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 44% of HNL defensive midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 6.7, ranking 191st of 191 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 14th of 32 of the 32 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, 32nd of 32 of the 32 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.

Current potential32nd of 32 defensive midfielders · HNL Current season14th of 32 defensive midfielders · HNL14th-best defensive midfielder in the HNL191st in the HNL · potential32nd-highest potential defensive midfielder in the HNL

6.7

Ratingi

32nd of 32 defensive midfielders

18.9

Seasoni

below regular-starter level

46%

Minutes

rotation minutes

4.78

Def. actions / 90

solid defensive volume

Output in context · NK Varazdin finished 3rd of 10 · an upper-table side

4.78

Def. / 90

Tackles

Interceptions

Clean sheets

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 32nd-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the HNL of 32. 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.

Per 90 & availability

Minutes played %46%

Available fixtures36 of 36

Goals / 900.06

Assists / 900

Goal contribution / 900.06

Defensive actions / 904.775

Player flow

Goal involvements1

Shot conversion %100

Shot accuracy %12.5

Pass accuracy %75

Dribble success %85.7

Cards / 900.121

Foul involvement / 902.418

Value & potential by age

Market valueRating

Solid = now · dashed = projected

The gold line is market value — an index (not €) blending rating, age and league. It climbs through the early 20s, peaks around ages 22–27 (~2), then tapers with age. At 37, Marina sits on 0.4, past its peak and easing. The blue line is Marina's projected Rating — 6.7 today — recomputed at each age, so it follows the same rise-and-fall as a career matures and declines. Solid = up to today; dashed = projected.