NK Istra 1961
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Stadion Aldo DrosinaPula
8,923Capacity
1939Opened
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NK Istra 1961 is a football club based in Pula, Croatia, playing their home matches at Stadion Aldo Drosina. Follow NK Istra 1961 on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.
Emil Frederiksen has been the standout performer for NK Istra 1961 in league play this season with a rating of 8.15. Hamza Jaganjac and Dukan Ahmeti have also impressed with ratings of 7.58 and 7.27 respectively.
Emil Frederiksen leads NK Istra 1961's scoring in league play with 7 goals this season. Hamza Jaganjac has contributed 4, while Dukan Ahmeti has added 3.
Dukan Ahmeti is the chief creator for NK Istra 1961 in league play with 4 assists this season. Emil Frederiksen and Ivan Šaranić have also been key playmakers with 3 and 2 assists respectively.
NK Istra 1961 have been in strong form recently, winning 3 of their last 5 matches (60% win rate). They have scored 11 goals and conceded 4 during this period. Overall, they have shown good attacking threat. Defensively, they have been solid, conceding an average of 0.8 goals per game. In the HNL, they faced a 0-0 draw with NK Varaždin, a 3-2 win against Rudeš, a 0-1 loss to HNK Gorica, and a 3-1 win against Osijek. In the Croatian Cup, they faced a 5-0 win against Zagorec.
Recent results for NK Istra 1961:
- 4 September 2026: HNL - 0-0 draw at NK Varaždin
- 8 September 2026: Croatian Cup - 5-0 win at Zagorec
- 13 September 2026: HNL - 3-2 win vs Rudeš
- 19 September 2026: HNL - 0-1 loss vs HNK Gorica
- 10 October 2026: HNL - 3-1 win at Osijek
Upcoming fixtures for NK Istra 1961:
- 17 October 2026: HNL - at NK Lokomotiva
- 26 October 2026: HNL - vs Hajduk Split
- 30 October 2026: HNL - at Slaven
- 3 November 2026: Croatian Cup - vs Neretva
- 7 November 2026: HNL - vs Rijeka
Looking ahead, NK Istra 1961 have 3 home games and 2 away fixtures in their next 5 matches. Upcoming opponents: NK Lokomotiva (away), Hajduk Split (home), Slaven (away), Neretva (home), and Rijeka (home).
NK Istra 1961 currently sits in 6th place in the HNL with 12 points from 9 matches (3W 3D 3L).
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hajduk Split | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | +9 | 19 |
| 2 | NK Varaždin | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | +7 | 18 |
| 3 | Rijeka | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | +4 | 17 |
| 4 | Dinamo Zagreb | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +7 | 16 |
| 5 | Osijek | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | +4 | 16 |
| 6 | NK Istra 1961 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | +3 | 12 |
| 7 | Slaven | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | -6 | 10 |
| 8 | NK Lokomotiva | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -6 | 7 |
| 9 | Rudeš | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | -14 | 7 |
| 10 | HNK Gorica | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | -8 | 5 |
NK Istra 1961's squad consists of 26 players. Goalkeepers: Franko Kolić (Croatia), Roko Banovac (Croatia), Jan Paus-Kunšt (Croatia). Defenders: Mohamed Nasraoui (Tunisia), Niko Šepić (Croatia), Samuli Miettinen (Finland), Raul Kumar (Croatia), Rene Hrvatin (Slovenia), Mutari Momoh (Nigeria), Advan Kadušić (Bosnia and Herzegovina). Midfielders: Demirel Hodzic (Kosovo), Antonio Maurić (Croatia), Dukan Ahmeti (Croatia), Stipe Ukich (New Zealand), Gustavo Albarracín (Argentina), Matija Kablar (Croatia), Daouda Doumbia (Mali). Forwards: Vinko Rozić (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Isaac (Brazil), Silvio Goričan (Croatia), Emil Frederiksen (Denmark), Ivano Svraka (Croatia), Dominik Celija (Croatia), Nik Žužić (Croatia), Toni Brajković (Croatia), Hamza Jaganjac (Bosnia and Herzegovina).
NK Istra 1961 transfers: New signings include Demirel Hodzic (from Milan Futuro), Isaac Aguiar (from Hellas Verona), Daouda Doumbia (from Deportivo Alavés), Leo Štulac (from Free agent), Allen Obando (from Barcelona SC) and 2 more. Players transferred out include Ivan Šaranić (to Bursaspor), Filip Taraba (to Rudeš), Israel Isaac Ayuma (to Marítimo), Smail Prevljak (to Dinamo Zagreb), Stjepan Lončar (to Persija Jakarta) and 12 more.
Javi Cabello is the current head coach of NK Istra 1961. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 33% win rate across 9 matches, averaging 1.33 points per game.
Notable previous managers include Goran Tomić managed the club for 2 seasons, recording 5 wins from 23 matches (22% win rate). Oriol Riera managed the club for one season, recording 9 wins from 24 matches (38% win rate). Other former coaches include Krešimir Režić, Gonzalo García, Paolo Tramezzani, Mislav Karoglan, Sergej Banović, David Catalá, Ivan Prelec, Manuel Márquez, Curro Torres, Krunoslav Rendulić, and Darko Raic-Sudar.
NK Istra 1961 plays their home matches at Stadion Aldo Drosina in Pula, which has a capacity of 8,923.
FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of NK Istra 1961, including live match updates, squad information, transfer news, fixture lists, and detailed performance analytics. Follow NK Istra 1961 to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.
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About
NK Istra 1961 is a football club based in Pula, Croatia, playing their home matches at Stadion Aldo Drosina. Follow NK Istra 1961 on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.
Emil Frederiksen has been the standout performer for NK Istra 1961 in league play this season with a rating of 8.15. Hamza Jaganjac and Dukan Ahmeti have also impressed with ratings of 7.58 and 7.27 respectively.
Emil Frederiksen leads NK Istra 1961's scoring in league play with 7 goals this season. Hamza Jaganjac has contributed 4, while Dukan Ahmeti has added 3.
Dukan Ahmeti is the chief creator for NK Istra 1961 in league play with 4 assists this season. Emil Frederiksen and Ivan Šaranić have also been key playmakers with 3 and 2 assists respectively.
NK Istra 1961 have been in strong form recently, winning 3 of their last 5 matches (60% win rate). They have scored 11 goals and conceded 4 during this period. Overall, they have shown good attacking threat. Defensively, they have been solid, conceding an average of 0.8 goals per game. In the HNL, they faced a 0-0 draw with NK Varaždin, a 3-2 win against Rudeš, a 0-1 loss to HNK Gorica, and a 3-1 win against Osijek. In the Croatian Cup, they faced a 5-0 win against Zagorec.
Recent results for NK Istra 1961:
- 4 September 2026: HNL - 0-0 draw at NK Varaždin
- 8 September 2026: Croatian Cup - 5-0 win at Zagorec
- 13 September 2026: HNL - 3-2 win vs Rudeš
- 19 September 2026: HNL - 0-1 loss vs HNK Gorica
- 10 October 2026: HNL - 3-1 win at Osijek
Upcoming fixtures for NK Istra 1961:
- 17 October 2026: HNL - at NK Lokomotiva
- 26 October 2026: HNL - vs Hajduk Split
- 30 October 2026: HNL - at Slaven
- 3 November 2026: Croatian Cup - vs Neretva
- 7 November 2026: HNL - vs Rijeka
Looking ahead, NK Istra 1961 have 3 home games and 2 away fixtures in their next 5 matches. Upcoming opponents: NK Lokomotiva (away), Hajduk Split (home), Slaven (away), Neretva (home), and Rijeka (home).
NK Istra 1961 currently sits in 6th place in the HNL with 12 points from 9 matches (3W 3D 3L).
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hajduk Split | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | +9 | 19 |
| 2 | NK Varaždin | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | +7 | 18 |
| 3 | Rijeka | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | +4 | 17 |
| 4 | Dinamo Zagreb | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +7 | 16 |
| 5 | Osijek | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | +4 | 16 |
| 6 | NK Istra 1961 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | +3 | 12 |
| 7 | Slaven | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | -6 | 10 |
| 8 | NK Lokomotiva | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -6 | 7 |
| 9 | Rudeš | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | -14 | 7 |
| 10 | HNK Gorica | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | -8 | 5 |
NK Istra 1961's squad consists of 26 players. Goalkeepers: Franko Kolić (Croatia), Roko Banovac (Croatia), Jan Paus-Kunšt (Croatia). Defenders: Mohamed Nasraoui (Tunisia), Niko Šepić (Croatia), Samuli Miettinen (Finland), Raul Kumar (Croatia), Rene Hrvatin (Slovenia), Mutari Momoh (Nigeria), Advan Kadušić (Bosnia and Herzegovina). Midfielders: Demirel Hodzic (Kosovo), Antonio Maurić (Croatia), Dukan Ahmeti (Croatia), Stipe Ukich (New Zealand), Gustavo Albarracín (Argentina), Matija Kablar (Croatia), Daouda Doumbia (Mali). Forwards: Vinko Rozić (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Isaac (Brazil), Silvio Goričan (Croatia), Emil Frederiksen (Denmark), Ivano Svraka (Croatia), Dominik Celija (Croatia), Nik Žužić (Croatia), Toni Brajković (Croatia), Hamza Jaganjac (Bosnia and Herzegovina).
NK Istra 1961 transfers: New signings include Demirel Hodzic (from Milan Futuro), Isaac Aguiar (from Hellas Verona), Daouda Doumbia (from Deportivo Alavés), Leo Štulac (from Free agent), Allen Obando (from Barcelona SC) and 2 more. Players transferred out include Ivan Šaranić (to Bursaspor), Filip Taraba (to Rudeš), Israel Isaac Ayuma (to Marítimo), Smail Prevljak (to Dinamo Zagreb), Stjepan Lončar (to Persija Jakarta) and 12 more.
Javi Cabello is the current head coach of NK Istra 1961. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 33% win rate across 9 matches, averaging 1.33 points per game.
Notable previous managers include Goran Tomić managed the club for 2 seasons, recording 5 wins from 23 matches (22% win rate). Oriol Riera managed the club for one season, recording 9 wins from 24 matches (38% win rate). Other former coaches include Krešimir Režić, Gonzalo García, Paolo Tramezzani, Mislav Karoglan, Sergej Banović, David Catalá, Ivan Prelec, Manuel Márquez, Curro Torres, Krunoslav Rendulić, and Darko Raic-Sudar.
NK Istra 1961 plays their home matches at Stadion Aldo Drosina in Pula, which has a capacity of 8,923.
FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of NK Istra 1961, including live match updates, squad information, transfer news, fixture lists, and detailed performance analytics. Follow NK Istra 1961 to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.
