HNK Rijeka are a Croatian professional association football club based in Rijeka, Croatia who compete in the Croatian First Football League. The club was formed in July 1946 as NK Kvarner, and played its first unofficial match on 7 August 1946 against Hajduk Split, winning 2–0. Rinaldo Petronio scored the first goal for the club. The first official game was played in the qualifiers for the 1946–47 Yugoslav First League against Unione Sportiva Operaia (Pula), losing 2–1 in Rijeka. Kvarner later won the return leg 4–1 in Pula and qualified for the Yugoslav championship.Lazzarich, Marinko (2008) (in Croatian). Kantrida bijelih snova. Rijeka: Adamić. , pp. 47-8 This article lists various records and statistics related to the club and individual players and managers.
All records and statistics accurate as of 23 May 2026.
Individual records and statistics Current players and manager are in bold/italics.
Appearances Most appearances: All fixtures 684, Srećko Juričić (1974–85) Official matches 351, Srećko Juričić (1974–85) In Yugoslav First League 293, Srećko Juričić (1974–85) In Croatian First Football League 196, Kristijan Čaval (1998–2005, 2010–13) 196, Damir Milinović (1994–2001, 2003–04) In Yugoslav Cup 25, Srećko Juričić (1975–85) In Croatian Cup 34, Dragan Tadić (1992–95, 2003–07) In UEFA competitions 38, Zoran Kvržić (2013–15, 2017–20) 38, Ivan Tomečak (2013–15, 2019–21) Most appearances in one season: All official matches 53, Martin Zlomislić (2025–26) In Yugoslav First League 35, Tonči Gabrić (1990–91) 35, Dušan Kljajić (1990–91) 35, Fabijan Komljenović (1990–91) In Croatian First Football League 36, Andrej Prskalo (2016–17) 36, Marin Tomasov (2015–16) 36, Nediljko Labrović (2022–23) In Yugoslav Cup 8, Janko Janković (1986–87) 8, Igor Jelavić (1986–87) 8, Roberto Paliska (1986–87) 8, Davor Radmanović (1986–87) 8, Borče Sredojević (1986–87) In Croatian Cup 10, Elvis Brajković (1993–94) In UEFA competitions 16, Tiago Dantas (2025–26) 16, Martin Zlomislić (2025–26) Appearances in most seasons: In top flight 12, Robert Rubčić In UEFA competitions 6, Zoran Kvržić 6, Ivan Tomečak
Other records in the Croatian First Football League Youngest player 16 years, 148 days, Viktor Vešligaj (23 May 2026 v Gorica) Oldest player 35 years, 344 days, Mladen Romić (3 May 1998 v Mladost 127) Oldest débutante 34 years, 290 days, Elvir Bolić (30 July 2006 v Cibalia) Most minutes played 17,045 minutes, Damir Milinović (1994–2001, 2003–04) Most minutes played (one season) 3,240 minutes, Nediljko Labrović (2022–23) 3,240 minutes, Andrej Prskalo (2016–17) Most consecutive appearances 68, Đoni Tafra (1998–2000) Most substituted player 56, Anas Sharbini (2005–09, 2013–15) Most substituted player (one season) 20, Mario Gavranović (2016–17) Most used substitute 61, Jasmin Samardžić (1992–97, 2003–04) Most used substitute (one season) 24, Dario Čanađija (2016–17) Appearances in most seasons 10, Kristijan Čaval (1998–2005, 2010–13)
Other records in the Yugoslav First League Most used substitute 44, Valdi Šumberac (1986–91) Most used substitute (one season) 14, Feriz Ćelović (1982–83) Appearances in most seasons 11, Damir Desnica (1974–85)
Most appearances As of 14 May 2016 (includes only Yugoslav First League and Croatian First Football League matches): NamePeriodGames1 Srećko Juričić 1974–85 2932 Damir Desnica 1972–84 2513 Zvjezdan Radin 1974–85 2474 Josip Mohorović 1968–76 2324 Miloš Hrstić 1975–84 2305 Vladimir Lukarić 1958–691971–72 2026 Kristijan Čaval 1998–052010–13 196= Damir Milinović 1994–200020012003–04 1968 Marijan Jantoljak 1960–71 1909 Mauro Ravnić 1978–88 18610 Robert Rubčić 1982–841985–941995–96 18411 Mladen Romić 1988–941995–98 18012 Milan Ružić 1976–83 176= Đoni Tafra 1996–03 17614 Anđelo Milevoj 1963–70 17415 Roberto Paliska 1984–911994–96 17216 Sergio Machin 1970–82 16617 Adriano Fegic 1977–85 16118 Dragan Tadić 1992–952003–07 158= Mladen Vranković 1960–68 15820 Mladen Mladenović 1981–891993–941997–98 156= Dalibor Višković 1995–02 15622 Velimir Naumović 1956–65 15523 Nikica Milenković 1978–87 15424 Mladen Ivančić 1993–992001–03 15325 Dario Knežević 2002–062012–15 14826 Admir Hasančić 1995–2000 147= Daniel Šarić 1990–932003–07 14728 Nenad Gračan 1980–861995–96 146= Mladen Žganjer 1989–97 14630 Nedeljko Vukoje 1961–69 143
Goals Most goals: All league matches 89, Boško Bursać (1964–72) 84, Bruno Veselica (1954–64) 78, Stojan Osojnak (1948–53, 1955–59) All official matches (since 1974–75) 70 in 148 apps, Ahmad Sharbini (2003–07, 2008–09) 63 in 284 apps, Damir Desnica (1974–85) 60 in 143 apps, Milan Radović (1976–81) 55 in 65 apps, Andrej Kramarić (2013–14) In Yugoslav First League 56 in 123 apps, Milan Radović (1976–81) 54 in 251 apps, Damir Desnica (1974–85) 41 in 106 apps, Boško Bursać (1964–69) In Yugoslav Second League and lower divisions 78, Stojan Osojnak (1948–53, 1955–59) 48, Boško Bursać (1969–72) 46, Bruno Veselica (1954–58) In Croatian First Football League 54 in 117 apps, Ahmad Sharbini (2003–07, 2008–09) 46 in 147 apps, Admir Hasančić (1994–2000) 39 in 137 apps, Anas Sharbini (2005–09, 2013–15) In Yugoslav Cup 5 in 11 apps, Janko Janković (1985–88) 5 in 12 apps, Vladimir Lukarić (1958–69) 5 in 21 apps, Damir Desnica (1977–84) 4 in 8 apps, Ivan Medle (1958–62) 4 in 13 apps, Nenad Gračan (1980–86) 4 in 15 apps, Danko Matrljan (1982–87) In Croatian Cup 14 in 24 apps, Ahmad Sharbini (2003–07, 2008–09) 11 in 9 apps, Antonio Čolak (2018–20) 10 in 6 apps, Andrej Kramarić (2013–14) 9 in 9 apps, Mario Gavranović (2016–17) 9 in 28 apps, Siniša Linić (2002–07) In UEFA competitions 8 in 16 apps, Andrej Kramarić (2013–14) 7 in 38 apps, Zoran Kvržić (2013–15, 2017–20) 6 in 11 apps, Leon Benko (2013) 6 in 12 apps, Mario Gavranović (2016–17) 6 in 27 apps, Toni Fruk (2023–26) In Adriatic derby 8, Toni Fruk In Dinamo–Rijeka derby 7, Damir Desnica In Rijeka–Pula derby 9, Antonio Čolak Most goals in one season: All official matches 28 in 31 apps, Andrej Kramarić (2014–15) 27 in 34 apps, Andrej Kramarić (2013–14) 26 in 32 apps, Milan Radović (1980–81) 26 in 42 apps, Tomislav Erceg (2004–05) In Yugoslav First League 26 in 31 apps, Milan Radović (1980–81) 19 in 33 apps, Janko Janković (1986–87) 17 in 27 apps, Miodrag Kustudić (1977–78) 17 in 29 apps, Miodrag Kustudić (1976–77) In Yugoslav Second League 21, Stojan Osojnak (1950) 21, Boško Bursać (1970–71) In Croatian First Football League 21 in 18 apps, Andrej Kramarić (2014–15) 21 in 28 apps, Ahmad Sharbini (2006–07) 21 in 30 apps, Josip Drmić (2021–22) 20 in 31 apps, Mladen Mladenović (1993–94) 20 in 32 apps, Antonio Čolak (2019–20) In Yugoslav Cup 4 in 8 apps, Janko Janković (1986–87) In Croatian Cup 10 in 6 apps, Andrej Kramarić (2013–14) 7 in 5 apps, Antonio Čolak (2018–19) 7 in 5 apps, Mario Gavranović (2016–17) 7 in 8 apps, Tomislav Erceg (2004–05) 7 in 8 apps, Siniša Linić (2005–06) In UEFA competitions 7 in 12 apps, Andrej Kramarić (2014–15) 6 in 10 apps, Mario Gavranović (2017–18) 6 in 11 apps, Leon Benko (2013–14) Most goals in one match: In top flight 5, Andrej Kramarić (9 November 2014 v Lokomotiva) 4, Jakov Puljić (13 April 2019 v Inter Zaprešić) In domestic cup 8, Andrej Kramarić (9 October 2013 v Zmaj Blato) In UEFA competitions 3, Damir Desnica (7 November 1979 v Lokomotíva Košice) 3, Leon Benko (18 July 2013 v Prestatyn Town) 3, Adis Jahović (7 August 2014 v Víkingur) 3, Andrej Kramarić (23 October 2014 v Feyenoord) 3, Franjo Ivanović (3 August 2023 v Dukagjini)
In Adriatic derby 3, Davor Vugrinec (22 April 2006) 3, Andrej Kramarić (27 July 2014) 3, Toni Fruk (22 November 2025) In Dinamo–Rijeka derby 3, Tonči Gulin (7 March 1965) In Rijeka–Pula derby 4, Antonio Čolak (25 July 2020)
Other goalscoring records in Croatian First Football League Youngest goalscorer 17 years, 61 days, Dario Smoje (19 November 1995 v Varteks) Oldest goalscorer 34 years, 296 days, Elvir Bolić (5 August 2006 v Kamen Ingrad) Scored in most consecutive matches 6, Leon Benko (2012–13) 5, Andrej Kramarić (2013–14) 5, Ivan Krstanović (2013–14) 5, Héber Araujo dos Santos (2017–18) Scored in most seasons 8, Kristijan Čaval (1999–2005, 2010–12) 8, Damir Milinović (1994–2002, 2003–04) Most goals scored as a substitute 11, Ahmad Sharbini (2003–07) Most goals scored as a substitute (one season) 7, Ahmad Sharbini (2006–07) Most goals scored on début 2, Ante Milicic (2 October 1999 v Istra) Most goals scored against a single opposition 9, Antonio Čolak (v Istra 1961) 9, Ahmad Sharbini (v Osijek) 9, Ahmad Sharbini (v Varteks) Fastest goals 17 seconds, Mario Gavranović (18 September 2016 v Dinamo Zagreb) 20 seconds, Anas Sharbini (15 December 2014 v NK Zagreb) 24 seconds, Sandro Klić (10 May 2003 v Šibenik) 24 seconds, Marin Leovac (10 August 2014 v RNK Split) Most braces 10, Ahmad Sharbini (including 4 hat-tricks) Most hat-tricks 4, Ahmad Sharbini Fastest hat-trick 14 minutes, Ante Milicic (6 May 2001 v Hrvatski Dragovoljac) Fastest four goals 28 minutes, Andrej Kramarić (9 November 2014 v Lokomotiva) Fastest five goals 41 minutes, Andrej Kramarić (9 November 2014 v Lokomotiva) Most converted penalties 9, Ivan Krstanović (from 9 attempts) 9, Damir Kreilach (from 10 attempts) 7, Robert Murić (from 8 attempts) 7, Radomir Đalović (from 10 attempts) Most missed penalties 3, Radomir Đalović (from 10 attempts) 2, Mario Gavranović (from 2 attempts) 2, Marko Pjaca (from 4 attempts) 2, Jakov Puljić (from 4 attempts) 2, Anas Sharbini (from 6 attempts) 2, Franko Andrijašević (from 7 attempts) Most own goals 2, Nino Galović 2, Dario Knežević Most appearances without scoring (outfield players only) 148, Dario Knežević (2002–06, 2012–15) Goals scored by most players in an individual season 23 players in 2014–15
Other goalscoring records in Yugoslav First League Youngest goalscorer (since 1974–75) 18 years, 107 days, Elvis Scoria (22 October 1989 v Spartak Subotica) Oldest goalscorer (since 1974–75) 34 years, 266 days, Josip Skoblar (7 December 1975 v Željezničar) Scored in most consecutive matches 5, Bruno Veselica (1963–64) 5, Milan Radović (1980–81) 4, Predrag Valenčić (1984–85) Scored in most seasons 9, Damir Desnica (1975–76, 1977–85) 9, Vladimir Lukarić (1958–66, 1967–68) Fastest goal under 10 seconds, Petar Radaković (29 November 1959 v Sloboda) Most braces 11, Milan Radović (including 2 hat-tricks) Most hat-tricks 2, Tonči Gulin 2, Milan Radović Most appearances without scoring (outfield players only) 174, Anđelo Milevoj (1963–69)
Other goalscoring records in UEFA competitions Youngest goalscorer 19 years, 306 days, Franjo Ivanović (3 August 2023 v Dukagjini) Oldest goalscorer 32 years, 304 days, Tomislav Erceg (26 August 2004 v Gençlerbirliği) Scored in most seasons 4, Zoran Kvržić (2013–16, 2017–18) Most converted penalties 4, Andrej Kramarić (from 4 attempts) Fastest hat-trick 12 minutes and 27 seconds, Andrej Kramarić (23 October 2014 v Feyenoord); second fastest hat-trick in the UEFA Europa League
Landmarks First goal: In official matches: Antonio Nori (12 August 1946 v Unione Sportiva Operaia). In Yugoslav First League: Alcide Flaibani (16 October 1946 v 14. Oktobar Niš). In Croatian First Football League: Zoran Ban (29 February 1992 v Šibenik). In Yugoslav Cup: Uskoković (2 November 1947 v Jedinstvo Čakovec). In Croatian Cup: Davor Černe (7 April 1992 v Hajduk Split). In UEFA competitions: Edmond Tomić (13 September 1978 v Wrexham). At Kantrida: Jozo Matošić (17 November 1946 v Budućnost). At Rujevica: Marin Leovac (2 August 2015 v Lokomotiva). First brace: In Yugoslav First League: Antonio Nori (27 October 1946 v Crvena Lokomotiva). In Croatian First Football League: Dean Ljubančić (2 May 1992 v Istra; scored 3 goals in total).