HNK Rijeka is one of Croatia’s most storied football clubs, boasting a rich history and a passionate fanbase. With a commitment to excellence, the team consistently competes at the highest levels of Croatian football. Known for their strong defensive line and skilled midfielders, Rijeka has produced numerous talents over the years. The club’s vibrant colors and iconic crest symbolize its enduring legacy in the sport. Fans can always expect thrilling matches and intense rivalries, particularly against local foes. As they strive for domestic and European glory, HNK Rijeka remains a formidable force in Croatian football.
Xtra rating
1797
Conservative: 1330
Rank club
83
Updated: 30 July 2026
HNK Rijeka Upcoming matches by league
HNL
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2 August 2026 - 19:00 Regular Season - 1
HNK RijekaNo H2HRudes
Stadion HNK Rijeka -
8 August 2026 - 15:00 Regular Season - 2
HNK RijekaNo H2HDinamo Zagreb
Stadion HNK Rijeka -
15 August 2026 - 15:00 Regular Season - 3
NK VarazdinNo H2HHNK Rijeka
-
22 August 2026 - 15:00 Regular Season - 4
HNK RijekaNo H2HIstra 1961
Stadion HNK Rijeka
UEFA Europa Conference League
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6 August 2026 - 17:00 3rd Qualifying Round
HNK RijekaNo H2HIlves
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13 August 2026 - 17:00 3rd Qualifying Round
IlvesNo H2HHNK Rijeka
HNK Rijeka Last matches by league
HNL
UEFA Europa Conference League
-
30 July 2026 - 17:30 2nd Qualifying Round
Derry City0 - 1HNK Rijeka
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23 July 2026 - 18:45 2nd Qualifying Round
HNK Rijeka1 - 0Derry City
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19 March 2026 - 20:00 Round of 16
Strasbourg1 - 1HNK Rijeka
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12 March 2026 - 17:45 Round of 16
HNK Rijeka1 - 2Strasbourg
Friendlies Clubs
-
3 July 2026 - 16:00 Club Friendlies
Radomlje0 - 2HNK Rijeka
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30 June 2026 - 16:30 Club Friendlies
Brinje-Grosuplje0 - 3HNK Rijeka
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27 June 2026 - 16:30 Club Friendlies
Bravo1 - 2HNK Rijeka
Cup
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13 May 2026 - 16:00 Final
Dinamo Zagreb2 - 0HNK Rijeka
Opus Arena
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8 April 2026 - 14:30 Semi-finals
HNK Rijeka2 - 0NK Slaven Belupo
Stadion HNK Rijeka
UEFA Europa League
UEFA Champions League
HNK Rijeka Team Roster
HNK Rijeka’s squad features a blend of seasoned veterans and emerging talents, making them a competitive team in the league. The goalkeeping department is led by J. Posavec, who brings experience and agility to the position. Defensively, players like B. Goda and M. Čabraja provide stability and resilience at the back. In midfield, the creativity of A. Gojak and the skill of M. Pašalić stand out, driving the team’s offensive play. Upfront, the attacking prowess of K. Andrić and S. Perica adds depth to their goal-scoring capabilities. With a solid foundation and a mix of youth and experience, HNK Rijeka is well-equipped to challenge for honors this season.
position Goalkeeper
position Defender
2
Lovro Kitin
DEF
Croatia
3
Moreno Živković
DEF
Croatia
16
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V. Vesligaj
DEF
22
Ante Oreč
DEF
Croatia
23
Justas Lasickas
DEF
Lithuania
24
Christian Dimitri Legbo Ouguehi
DEF
Côte d'Ivoire
28
Téo Barišić
DEF
France
34
Mladen Devetak
DEF
Serbia
45
Ante Majstorović
DEF
Croatia
51
Anel Karim Husic
DEF
Switzerland
91
Noel Bodetić
DEF
Croatia
position Midfielder
4
Niko Janković
MID
Croatia
5
Alfonso Daniel Barco Del Solar
MID
Peru
6
B. Pavic
MID
7
Tornike Morchiladze
MID
Georgia
10
Toni Fruk
MID
Croatia
11
Gabriel Rukavina
MID
Croatia
14
Amer Gojak
MID
Bosnia and Herzegovina
15
Ivan Ćubelić
MID
Croatia
19
Samuele Vignato
MID
Italy
25
Dominik Thaqi
MID
Croatia
26
Tiago Filipe Oliveira Dantas
MID
Portugal
30
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S. Cletus
MID
position Attacker
15
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Goran Grulović
FWD
18
Daniel Adu-Adjei
FWD
England
21
Jakov Puljić
FWD
Croatia
37
Cherno Saho
FWD
Gambia
77
Ante Matej Jurič
FWD
Croatia
79
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A. Samateh
FWD
Last HNK Rijeka Coachs
Radomir Đalović
Montenegro
Coach since
1 October 2024
Coach until
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radomir Đalović | Montenegro | 1 October 2024 | |
| Darko Raić Sudar | Germany | 1 August 2024 | 1 October 2024 |
| Darko Raić Sudar | Germany | 1 August 2023 | 1 August 2023 |
| Željko Sopić | Croatia | 1 August 2023 | 1 August 2024 |
| Sergej Jakirović | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 1 November 2022 | 1 August 2023 |
| Serse Cosmi | Italy | 1 September 2022 | 1 November 2022 |
| Fausto Budicin | Croatia | 1 June 2022 | 1 September 2022 |
| Goran Tomić | Croatia | 1 March 2021 | 1 May 2022 |
| Simon Rožman | Slovenia | 1 September 2019 | 1 March 2021 |
| Igor Bišćan | Croatia | 1 October 2018 | 1 September 2019 |
| Matjaž Kek | Yugoslavia | 1 February 2013 | 1 October 2018 |
| Dragan Skočić | Croatia | 1 March 2012 | 1 April 2012 |
| Alen Horvat | Croatia | 1 June 2011 | 1 October 2011 |
| Nenad Gračan | Croatia | 1 June 2010 | 1 November 2010 |
| Zoran Vulić | Croatia | 1 September 2009 | 30 November 2009 |
HNK Rijeka Transfers
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Živković |
Dinamo Zagreb
|
Free agent | 16 July 2026 |
| N. Janković |
Slovan Bratislava
|
Return from loan | 13 July 2026 |
| I. Ćubelić |
NK Slaven Belupo
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| Marko Aščić |
NK Slaven Belupo
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| J. Puljić |
Vukovar
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| J. Manev |
Novi Pazar
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| D. Yankov |
Lokomotiv Sofia
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| D. Dogan |
Velež
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| P. Raguz |
Karlovac 1919
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| Domagoj Ivan Maric |
Karlovac 1919
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| D. Simčić |
Karlovac 1919
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| Š. Butić |
Vukovar
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| Ivano Srdoc |
Siroki Brijeg
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| Niko Vučetić |
Opatija
|
Raise | 23 May 2026 |
Grobničan Čavle
|
Raise | 17 March 2026 |
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Ndockyt |
FAR Rabat
|
Free agent | 20 July 2026 |
| D. Yankov |
Arda Kardzhali
|
Free agent | 16 July 2026 |
| J. Manev |
Shkendija
|
Free agent | 15 July 2026 |
| Marko Aščić |
Mura
|
Loan | 9 July 2026 |
| B. BurÄul |
Radomlje
|
Free agent | 8 July 2026 |
| Niko Vučetić |
Orijent 1919
|
Free agent | 6 July 2026 |
| Niko Vučetić |
Orijent 1919
|
Free agent | 5 July 2026 |
| D. Petrovič |
Johor Darul Takzim FC
|
Free agent | 1 July 2026 |
| Š. Butić |
Mura
|
Loan | 1 July 2026 |
| S. Radeljić |
Dinamo Zagreb
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| M. Zlomislić |
Qarabag
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| D. Simčić |
Siroki Brijeg
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| F. Shehu |
Opatija
|
Free agent | 18 February 2026 |
| F. Shehu |
Opatija
|
Free agent | 17 February 2026 |
| B. Bogojević |
HNK Gorica
|
Transfer | 4 February 2026 |
Leagues HNK Rijeka has participated in
Last matches statistics for HNK Rijeka
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
0 - 3
HNK Rijeka
3 May 2026
|
4 / 10 |
|
83 | 14 | - | 1 |
|
HNK Rijeka
3 - 0
Vukovar
8 May 2026
|
10 / 17 |
|
87 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
|
Dinamo Zagreb
2 - 0
HNK Rijeka
13 May 2026
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Istra 1961
0 - 0
HNK Rijeka
17 May 2026
|
1 / 7 |
|
75 | 11 | 2 1 | 1 |
|
HNK Rijeka
2 - 0
HNK Gorica
23 May 2026
|
7 / 21 |
|
83 | 11 | - | 2 |
|
Bravo
1 - 2
HNK Rijeka
27 June 2026
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Brinje-Grosuplje
0 - 3
HNK Rijeka
30 June 2026
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Radomlje
0 - 2
HNK Rijeka
3 July 2026
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
HNK Rijeka
1 - 0
Derry City
23 July 2026
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Derry City
0 - 1
HNK Rijeka
30 July 2026
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
Detailed statistics HNK Rijeka
Xtra rating history
Last rating points (most recent matches).
shots HNK Rijeka
Warnings HNK Rijeka
Passes HNK Rijeka
Goalkeeper saves HNK Rijeka
Latest start lineups HNK Rijeka (XI)
Derry City vs HNK Rijeka
UEFA Europa Conference League 2026 - 1593502
30 July 2026
HNK Rijeka vs Derry City
UEFA Europa Conference League 2026 - 1593490
23 July 2026
HNK Rijeka vs HNK Gorica
HNL 2025 - 1384097
23 May 2026
Istra 1961 vs HNK Rijeka
HNL 2025 - 1384090
17 May 2026
HNK Rijeka vs Vukovar
HNL 2025 - 1384086
8 May 2026
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs HNK Rijeka
HNL 2025 - 1384082
3 May 2026