Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · HNK Hajduk Split.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 HNL | 27 | 1 | 1 | 2220 | 7.06 |
 Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
 UEFA Europa Conference League | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Scout report
Z. Šarlija is a 29-year-old central defender at HNK Hajduk Split, enjoying a standout season — 1 goals and 1 assists in 27 appearances, a Season grade of 37, top 16% of HNL centre-backs. On long-term scout potential he's rated 25.4, ranking 125th of 191 in the HNL. An experienced operator, he has been a regular starter (68.5% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.28 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Šarlija.
Judged on this season alone, Šarlija graded 37 — a strong campaign that ranks top 17% of the 31 centre-backs in the HNL, on 10 clean sheets and 3.284 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's broadly in line with last season (Season 40 → 37). Over the 4 seasons on record his form has trended upward, peaking in 2022/23.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 25, 21st of 31 of the 31 centre-backs in the HNL. At 29 Šarlija is in his prime years, and a market index of 3.2 reflects that trajectory.
A career still climbing — Šarlija is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.
Output in context · HNK Hajduk Split finished 2nd of 10 · a title-challenging side
3.28 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 10 clean sheets across 27 appearances. Behind a title-challenging side (2nd 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 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 68.5% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
Watch points
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 25.4, Šarlija carries the 21st-highest potential of the centre-backs in the HNL of 31. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (3.28 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Experienced and reliable, but the value curve is easing (1.1× now → 0.8× projected in three years).
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Transfer news
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