Niko Šepić Stats
Club: Istra 1961 · Position: Defender.
Next: Istra 1961 v HNK Rijeka · HNL · Sat 7 Nov, 17:00 GMT · HNK Rijeka allow 8.6 shots per game over their last 8 — form, head-to-head and stats on the match page.
Niko Šepić (Istra 1961, defender) has 0 goals and 0 assists in 9 appearances in 2026/27 (781 minutes, all competitions). Tackles per 90 in HNL: 1.96, higher than 69% of 48 defenders. Started 9 of 9. Next: Istra 1961 v HNK Rijeka, Sat 7 Nov, 17:00 GMT.
Key Facts
Figures as of
Niko Šepić has a TACTIX Impact of 3.5 per match across nine appearances in HNL matches, the 79th percentile of 220 qualifying HNL players.
Against defenders in the HNL 2026/27, Niko Šepić stands out on a duel win rate of 67.3% (higher than 94%) and 2.07 interceptions per 90 (higher than 88%); the cohort is 48 players with 432+ minutes.
Šepić had a tackle in 8 of 10 recent appearances with the stat recorded (all competitions).
Niko Šepić (Istra 1961) averages a TACTIX Impact of 3.5 per match across nine appearances — per TACTIX Impact, an open rating with every weight published (as of 30 October 2026).
An open, transparent rating built from raw match actions across 9 appearances in 2026/27 (all competitions) — every weight is published. Higher is better; a negative score just means costly actions outweighed productive ones in that sample — not a verdict on the player.
Profile
Niko Šepić is a defender at Istra 1961, with nine appearances and 781 minutes in the HNL 2026/27. TACTIX Impact: 3.5 per match across nine appearances in HNL matches, the 79th percentile of 220 qualifying HNL players. Niko Šepić has started 9 of nine appearances in 2026/27 (all competitions), averaging 87 minutes. That is 72% of the HNL minutes available to him (781 of 1080 across 12 club matches).
By the numbers
By the numbers, among the 48 HNL defenders with 432+ minutes: a duel win rate of 67.3% — higher than 94% and 2.07 interceptions per 90 — higher than 88%. Niko Šepić recorded a tackle in 8 of the last 10 appearances where it was measured (all competitions).
Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths, against Defenders, HNL 2026/27 (n = 48): Shooting (elite, 90th percentile) and Creation (strong, 83rd percentile). Lower on the radar: Passing (23rd percentile), against 48 Defenders, HNL 2026/27 (n = 48).
Form and availability
Impact over the last five matches (newest first): 2.4, 2.1, 2.8, 3.9, 8.6 — trending down, averaging 4.0 against a season figure of 3.5. Discipline: one yellow card in nine appearances in 2026/27, and 0.81 fouls per 90 in the HNL. Next up: Istra 1961 v HNK Rijeka, Sat 7 Nov, 17:00 GMT (HNL). HNK Rijeka allow 8.6 shots per game over their last 8.
Similar players
Closest radar profiles among Defenders, HNL 2026/27 (n = 48): F. Krušelj, N. Sepic and I. Cvijanović (cosine similarity of the eight axis percentiles; the full list is part of Pro).
Season 2026/27 · All Competitions
Started 9 of 9 appearances · 87 minutes per appearance · 72% of the HNL minutes available (781 of 1080).
HNL only: 9 apps · 3.5 Impact per match in 2026/27. See the HNL Impact leaderboard.
Niko Šepić Stats per 90 · HNL 2026/27, defender
| Stat | Niko Šepić | vs defenders |
|---|---|---|
| Tacklesper 90 | 1.96 | higher than 69% |
| Interceptionsper 90 | 2.07 | higher than 88% |
| Blocksper 90 | 0.23 | higher than 29% |
| Duels wonper 90 | 4.26 | higher than 48% |
| Duel win rate | 67.3% | higher than 94% |
| Fouls committedper 90 | 0.81 | fewer than 77% |
| Cardsper 90 | 0.12 | fewer than 65% |
| Passesper 90 | 36.41 | higher than 23% |
| Pass accuracy | 79.7% | higher than 25% |
Per 90 minutes over 781 minutes in HNL 2026/27. Ranked against 48 HNL defenders with 432+ minutes; “higher than N%” means a higher figure than N% of them, and for fouls, cards, offsides and goals conceded “fewer than” is the better direction.
Last 10 Appearances · All Competitions
- 1+ tackle8 of 10
- 2+ tackles6 of 10
- 1+ foul committed5 of 10
- 1+ shot5 of 10
- Booked1 of 10
How often, not how much: the matches where each line happened, out of the matches where it was recorded (2026-04-11 to 2026-10-30, newest first). History, not a forecast — the model’s player projections are on Pro.
Profile Radar · HNL 2026/27, defender
Niko Šepić · Defenders, HNL 2026/27 (n = 48) median
| Axis | Niko Šepić | Median | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootingshots p90 | 0.92on target 62.5% | 0.33 | 90th |
| Scoringgoals p90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 38th |
| Creationkey passes + assists p90 | 1.15 | 0.38 | 83rd |
| Passingpasses p90 | 36.41accuracy 79.7% | 46.82 | 23rd |
| Dribblingsuccessful dribbles p90 | 0.35success 60.0% | 0.34 | 50th |
| Duelsduels won p90 | 4.26win rate 67.3% | 4.27 | 48th |
| Defendingtackles + interceptions + blocks p90 | 4.26 | 3.62 | 73rd |
| Disciplinecards + fouls p90 (fewer is better) | 0.92 | 1.23 | 21st |
Radius is the percentile within the cohort; Discipline count fewer as better. Figures are per 90 minutes over 781 minutes in HNL 2026/27. Cohort: 48 players with 432+ minutes — an early-season floor; it rises to 450 as the season goes on, so early cohorts are small.
Where That Sits in the HNL
3.5 per match — 79th percentile of 220 qualifying HNL players (4+ apps), 2026/27. Shaded band = 10th–90th percentile; the line is the median.
Career · Every Team, by Season · All Competitions
| Season | Team | Apps | Goals | Assists | Tkl+Int/90 | KP/90 | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | Istra 1961 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 4.03 | 1.15 | 3.5 |
| 2025/26 | Istra 1961 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.00 | 2.00 | 2.1 |
Game Log · Last 10 Appearances · All Competitions
| Date | Opponent | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating | Impact | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-30 | @ NK Slaven Belupo | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.1 | 2.4 | |
| 2026-10-26 | v HNK Hajduk Split | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 | 2.1 | |
| 2026-10-17 | @ NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | 61 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6.9 | 2.8 | ||
| 2026-10-10 | @ NK Osijek | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.3 | 3.9 | |
| 2026-09-19 | v HNK Gorica | 90 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 7.6 | 8.6 | |
| 2026-09-13 | v Rudes | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6.7 | 3.1 | |
| 2026-09-04 | @ NK Varazdin | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.5 | 3.7 | |
| 2026-08-29 | v Dinamo Zagreb | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.2 | 2.4 | |
| 2026-08-23 | @ HNK Rijeka | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.2 | 2.2 | |
| 2026-04-11 | @ NK Lokomotiva Zagreb2025/26 sub | 45 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.9 | 2.9 |
Min = minutes; Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that match. Rating is the data provider’s; Impact is TACTIX’s published formula.
Home v away · per 90 · 2026/27 · all competitions: Tackles 2.00 at home (360 min), 1.92 away (421 min); Interceptions 2.00 at home (360 min), 2.14 away (421 min).
Impact Trend · Last 10 Matches
TACTIX Model: Niko Šepić’s Match Projections
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many tackles does Niko Šepić average per 90?
- Niko Šepić averages 1.96 tackles per 90 minutes in HNL 2026/27 (781 minutes) — higher than 69% of 48 HNL defenders with 432+ minutes.
- How many goals and assists does Niko Šepić have this season?
- This season Niko Šepić has 0 goals and 0 assists in 9 appearances (781 minutes played).
- Does Niko Šepić start every game?
- Niko Šepić started 9 of 9 appearances in 2026/27, averaging 87 minutes per appearance (all competitions).
- How often does Niko Šepić get booked?
- Niko Šepić was booked in 1 of the last 10 appearances where cards were recorded (all competitions); 1 yellow and 0 red this season.
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