Goran Tomic25/26
Oriol Riera25/26
Kresimir Rezic25/26
Gonzalo García24/25
Paolo Tramezzani24/25Paolo Tramezzani23/24
David Catalá23/24
Sergej Banović23/24
Mislav Karoglan23/24Gonzalo García22/23Gonzalo García21/22
Ivan Prelec19/20
Curro Torres18/19
Manuel Márquez18/19
Krunoslav Rendulic18/19
Darko Raic-Sudar17/18Darko Raic-Sudar16/17Goran Tomic16/17NK Istra 1961 is a professional football club based in Pula, Croatia. Currently competing in HNL, they play their home matches at the iconic Stadion Aldo Drosina. The team has built a formidable reputation both domestically and in continental competitions. Follow NK Istra 1961 on FotLive for real-time scores, team stats, and transfer news.
Providing the cutting edge in attack, Stjepan Loncar has been the primary source of goals for NK Istra 1961, leading the team's scoring charts with 5 goals so far this season, supported by key playmaker Emil Frederiksen who registered 6 assists.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dinamo Zagreb | 36 | 27 | 5 | 4 | +65 | 86 |
| 2 | Hajduk Split | 36 | 20 | 8 | 8 | +25 | 68 |
| 3 | NK Varazdin | 36 | 15 | 9 | 12 | +1 | 54 |
| 4 | Rijeka | 36 | 14 | 11 | 11 | +13 | 53 |
| 5 | NK Lokomotiva | 36 | 10 | 14 | 12 | -12 | 44 |
| 6 | NK Istra 1961 | 36 | 12 | 7 | 17 | -11 | 43 |
| 7 | HNK Gorica | 36 | 11 | 8 | 17 | -8 | 41 |
| 8 | Slaven | 36 | 10 | 11 | 15 | -15 | 41 |
| 9 | Osijek | 36 | 8 | 11 | 17 | -22 | 35 |
| 10 | Vukovar 91 | 36 | 6 | 10 | 20 | -36 | 28 |
The active squad for NK Istra 1961 consists of the following player roster classified by positions:
Goalkeepers: Franko Kolic (Croatia), Jan Paus-Kunst (Croatia)
Defenders: Advan Kadusic (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Baba Yatera (Mauritania), Filip Taraba (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Leo Stulac (Slovenia), Marcel Heister (Germany), Mohamed Nasraoui (Tunisia), Mutari Momoh (Nigeria), Niko Sepic (Croatia), Raul Kumar (Croatia), Samuli Miettinen (Finland)
Midfielders: Antonio Maurić (Croatia), Charles Agada (Nigeria), Dominik Celija (Croatia), Dukan Ahmeti (Croatia), Ebou Sama (Gambia), Emil Frederiksen (Denmark), Frano Mlinar, Gustavo Albarracín (Argentina), Israel Ayuma (Nigeria), Javier Cabello (Spain), Josip Radosevic (Croatia), Kresimir Rezic (Croatia), Luka Hujber, Petar Nemet (Croatia), Reda Boultam, Rene Hrvatin (Slovenia), Roko Banovac (Croatia), Saydou Bangura, Sergej Banović (Croatia), Stjepan Loncar (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Vinko Rozić (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Forwards: Allen Obando (Ecuador), Nik Zuzic (Croatia), Silvio Gorican (Croatia), Smail Prevljak (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Stipe Ukich (New Zealand)
In recent transfer activity, NK Istra 1961 has brought in new signings including Leo Stulac (from Free agent), Allen Obando (from Barcelona SC), Gustavo Albarracin (from Deportivo Alaves), Gustavo Albarracín (from Deportivo Alaves) and Samuli Miettinen (from KuPS). On the other hand, players departing the club include Ville Koski (to Deportivo Alaves), Ville Koski (to Deportivo Alaves), Danijel Djuric (to KA Akureyri), Danijel Djuric (to KA Akureyri) and Dario Maresic (to Hajduk Split) and 10 more.
Sergej Banović is the current head coach of NK Istra 1961. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 0% win rate across 1 matches, averaging 1.00 points per game. Previously, Kresimir Rezic managed the club for 1 seasons, recording 2 wins from 6 matches (a 33% win rate).
NK Istra 1961 hosts their home matches at the historic Stadion Aldo Drosina located in Pula. The stadium has a total seating capacity of 37,994 spectators, generating a vibrant home atmosphere during matchdays.
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