Defensive midfielder

Újpest NB I Standard

Matija Ljujic stats 2026/27

Matija Ljujic ranks top 4% for key passes and top 10% for tackles among defensive midfielders at a similar level on current form.

Age 32
Nationality Serbia
Height 183 cm
Last match 3 days ago

Compare Matija Ljujic

Appearances

10 starts

Goals

13 shots

Assists

19 key passes

Minutes

800

Rating

7.13

average

NB I 2026/27 · Újpest

Strengths & weaknessesCurrent form, compared with other defensive midfielders at a similar level

Strengths

Key passes2.08 per 90 Top 4%
Tackles2.39 per 90 Top 10%
Final-third passes8.91 per 90 Top 14%

Weaknesses

Ball security (possession lost)13.37 per 90 Bottom 8%
Ball recoveries4.10 per 90 Bottom 25%

Similar playersClosest statistical profiles among defensive midfielders at a similar level

Jhonny Quiñónez Barcelona Guayaquil 87% match

Hassan Ali Al Masry 85% match

Lukas Van Eenoo K. Beerschot V.A. 85% match

Timi Max Elsnik Crvena Zvezda 84% match

Abdel Rahman Osama Ghazl El Mehalla 83% match

Patrick de Paula Sport Recife 82% match

Matija Ljujic match by match

Club career

96 apps · 22 goals · 8 assists

Season	Competition	Apps	Min	G	A	Rating
2026/27	NB I Újpest	10 (10)	800	1	0	7.13
2025/26	NB I Újpest	30 (23)	1,952	2	3	7.04
2024/25	NB I Újpest	26 (23)	1,843	9	1	7.40
2023/24	NB I Újpest	19 (17)	1,283	10	4	7.40
2022/23	NB I Újpest	11 (6)	534	0	–	–
Total		96	6,412	22	8	7.24

Personal

Full name: Matija Ljujic
Date of birth: 28 October 1993 (age 32)
Place of birth: Prijepolje, Serbia
Nationality: Serbia
Height: 183 cm
Weight: 75 kg

Playing

Club: Újpest
Shirt number: 88
Position: Defensive midfielder
League: NB I
Benchmark tier: Standard

Positions played, recent matches

Defensive midfielder 50%
Central midfielder 30%
Attacking midfielder 10%
Striker 10%

Matija Ljujic FAQs

How many goals has Matija Ljujic scored this season?

Matija Ljujic has scored 1 goal and provided 0 assists in 10 appearances (800 minutes) for Újpest in the NB I 2026/27 season.

What position does Matija Ljujic play?

Matija Ljujic plays as a defensive midfielder for Újpest. OddAlerts benchmarks Matija Ljujic against 1,687 defensive midfielders at a similar level.

What are Matija Ljujic's strengths?

On current form, Matija Ljujic's strongest areas compared with other defensive midfielders are key passes (top 4%, 2.08 per 90), tackles (top 10%, 2.39 per 90) and final-third passes (top 14%, 8.91 per 90).

What is Matija Ljujic's average rating this season?

Matija Ljujic averages a match rating of 7.13 across 10 appearances this season.

Which players are similar to Matija Ljujic?

The players with the most similar statistical profile to Matija Ljujic on current form are Jhonny Quiñónez (Barcelona Guayaquil), Hassan Ali (Al Masry) and Lukas Van Eenoo (K. Beerschot V.A.).

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