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Luka Tičić

Project playerNizhny Novgorod · 26 yrsStarter

Profile

Full nameLuka Vešner Tičić
PositionCentral midfielder
NationalitySlovenia
Age26
Date of birth25 Oct 2000
BirthplaceMaribor
Height178 cm
Shirt number#29
ClubNizhny Novgorod
Central midfielder
26
Appearances
2
Goals
1
Assists
1781
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Nizhny Novgorod.

Scout report

Project playerCentral midfielder

L. Tičić is a 26-year-old central midfielder at Nizhny Novgorod, enjoying a standout season — 2 goals and 1 assists in 26 appearances, a Season grade of 25, top 50% of First League central midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 24.8, ranking 5th of 29 in the First League. In his prime years, he has been a regular starter (76.1% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 1.97 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Tičić.

Judged on this season alone, Tičić graded 25 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 2nd of 4 of the 4 central midfielders in the First League, on 2 goals, 1 assist and 1.971 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 13 → 25).

On long-term talent our Rating reads 25, top 25% of the 4 central midfielders in the First League. At 26 Tičić is in his prime years, and a market index of 3 reflects that trajectory.

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A career still climbing — Tičić is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.

Peak: 2025/26Trending up
24.8
Ratingi
1st of 4 central midfielders
25.1
Seasoni
below regular-starter level
76.1%
Minutes
a regular starter
1.97
Def. actions / 90
light defensive volume

Output in context · Nizhny Novgorod finished 1st of 18 · a title-challenging side

26
Apps
1.97
Def. / 90
26
Tackles
12
Interceptions
3
Clean sheets

1.97 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — light defensive volume, with 3 clean sheets across 26 appearances. Behind a title-challenging side (1st of 18) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume. Going forward he chipped in 2 goals and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

  • Availability. On the pitch for 76.1% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
  • Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.15 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central midfielder.

Watch points

  • Defensive numbers. Modest 1.97 defensive actions per 90 for the position.
  • Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

With a Rating of 24.8, Tičić carries the 1st-highest potential of the central midfielders in the First League (top 25%). Defensively he reads as light defensive volume (1.97 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). In the prime window — at or near peak market value, so the next two seasons are the ones to cash in or build around.

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

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among central midfielders in the First League with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals2—
Shots on target6—
Shots9—

Passing

Assists1—
Chances created24—
Passes649—
Pass accuracy77%—

Possession

Successful dribbles17—
Dribble success44.7%—
Duels won74—
Duels won %54%—
Fouls won24—

Defending

Tackles26—
Interceptions12—
Blocks1—
Fouls committed15—

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Transfer news

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