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Attacking midfielderCroatiaHNL

Jakov-Anton Vasilj

Squad depthNK Lokomotiva Zagreb · 24 yrsRotation
36
Ratingi
12.7
Seasoni
4.9
Valuei

ratings updated 18 Aug 2026

Profile

Full nameJakov-Anton Vasilj
PositionAttacking midfielder
NationalityCroatia
Age24
Date of birth2 Jun 2002
BirthplaceZadar
Shirt number#29
ClubNK Lokomotiva Zagreb
More about J. Vasilj →
Attacking midfielderalso played FWD

Season stats

Full career & schedule →
25
Appearances
2
Goals
2
Assists
1380
Minutes

Domestic-league season · NK Lokomotiva Zagreb.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
HNL252213806.64

Scout report

Squad depthAttacking midfielder

J. Vasilj is a 24-year-old attacking midfielder at NK Lokomotiva Zagreb, rated 36 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 38th of 152 on scout potential in the HNL. An emerging talent, he has been a rotation option this season (42.6% of available minutes). He brings 0.26 goal contributions per 90 (0.13 goals, 0.13 assists). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Vasilj.

Judged on this season alone, Vasilj graded 13 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 18th of 27 of the 27 attacking midfielders in the HNL, on 2 goals and 2 assists in 25 appearances (0.261 involvements per 90).

We hold a single season for Vasilj, so there's no year-on-year comparison to draw yet — the read above is this campaign only.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 36, 11th of 27 of the 27 attacking midfielders in the HNL. At 24 Vasilj is in his prime years, and a market index of 4.9 reflects that trajectory.

Current potential11th of 27 attacking midfielders · HNLCurrent season18th of 27 attacking midfielders · HNL18th-best attacking midfielder in the HNL38th in the HNL · potential11th-highest potential attacking midfielder in the HNL
36
Ratingi
11th of 27 attacking midfielders
12.7
Seasoni
below regular-starter level
42.6%
Minutes
rotation minutes
0.26
Goal contrib / 90
modest end product

Output in context · NK Lokomotiva Zagreb finished 5th of 10 · a mid-table side

25
Apps
2
Goals
2
Assists
4
G+A
0.08
Goals / app

2 goals in 25 appearances (0.08 per game) — light end product the role wants to see climb. Add 2 assists for 4 goal contributions in all.

Watch points

  • Game time. Only 42.6% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
  • Output. 0.26 contributions per 90 is light for an attacking role — end product needs to climb.
  • Defensive numbers. Modest 1.5 defensive actions per 90 for the position.
  • Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

With a Rating of 36, Vasilj carries the 11th-highest potential of the attacking midfielders in the HNL of 27. In the final third he profiles as a work-in-progress on end product (0.26 goal contributions per 90). Approaching peak years; value is still building (price multiplier 2×) with the best seasons likely ahead.

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among attacking midfielders in the HNL with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals2
Shots on target9
Shots20

Passing

Assists2
Pass accuracy76%

Possession

Successful dribbles26
Dribble success41.9%
Fouls won25

Defending

Tackles14
Interceptions7
Blocks2
Fouls committed16

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards1
Red cards0

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.