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Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · NK Varazdin.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 HNL | 28 | 1 | 0 | 1489 | 6.75 |
Scout report
M. Marina is a 37-year-old defensive midfielder at NK Varazdin, enjoying a standout season — 1 goals and 0 assists in 28 appearances, a Season grade of 19, top 45% of HNL defensive midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 6.7, ranking 179th of 179 in the HNL. A seasoned veteran, he has been a rotation option (46% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 4.78 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Marina.
Judged on this season alone, Marina graded 19 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 13th of 29 of the 29 defensive midfielders in the HNL, on 1 goal, 0 assists and 4.775 defensive actions per 90.
We hold a single season for Marina, 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 7, 29th of 29 of the 29 defensive midfielders in the HNL. At 37 Marina is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 0.4 reflects that trajectory.
Output in context · NK Varazdin finished 3rd of 10 · an upper-table side
4.78 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — solid defensive volume, with 5 clean sheets across 28 appearances. Behind an upper-table side (3rd of 10) 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 1 goal and 0 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Defensive volume. 4.78 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — does the unseen work.
Watch points
- Game time. Only 46% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
- Age curve. At 37, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 6.7, Marina carries the 29th-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the HNL of 29. Defensively he reads as solid defensive volume (4.78 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.5× and falling).
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Season statistics
Bars = where he ranks among defensive midfielders in the HNL with 600+ minutes this season.
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