Denys Popov
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Match-by-match stats
Denys Popov 2025/2026 season stats
As a right center back, Denys Popov has appeared in 12 Premier League matches this season, totalling 856 minutes at an average rating of 6.42. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premier League defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 12 | 856 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6.42 |
 Champions League | 3 | 245 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.27 |
 Europa Conference League | 3 | 226 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6.78 |
| Total | 18 | 1,327 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 6.46 |
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 79 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.11 | 65 |
| Shots | 4 | 0.40 | 42 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.20 | 72 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 89 |
| Shot conversion | 25.0% | n/a | 89 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 79 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.21 | 49 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.10 | 20 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 38 |
Denys Popov has taken 4 shots with 2 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 214 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 42nd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Denys Popov has 0 assists and 1 key passes . His creative output is below average, ranking in the 33rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 597 | 62.80 | 92 |
| Accurate passes | 544 | 57.20 | 94 |
| Pass accuracy | 91.0% | n/a | 96 |
| Long balls won | 22 | 2.31 | 39 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Denys Popov has completed 544 of 597 passes at 91% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 92nd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.32 | 39 |
| Dribble attempts | 3 | 0.32 | 32 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 89 |
| Duels won | 56 | 5.89 | 86 |
| Aerials won | 30 | 3.15 | 92 |
| Touches | 728 | 76.50 | 90 |
| Possession lost | 77 | 8.10 | 14 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Fouls won | 10 | 1.05 | 79 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.11 | 41 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Denys Popov completes 3 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 56 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 4 | 0.42 | 74 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 16 | 1.68 | 52 |
| Clearances | 32 | 3.36 | 73 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.21 | 37 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Denys Popov makes 4 tackles and 16 interceptions , adding 32 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 214 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 74th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 15 | 1.58 | 91 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.21 | 68 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Fouls per card | 7.50 | n/a | 77 |
| Foul involvements | 25 | 2.63 | 89 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Denys Popov has committed 15 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7.5 fouls.
Positions played
Premier LeagueMainly right center back (9 appearances), also at left center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Denys Popov previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 21 | 1,647 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 3.20 |
 Europa League | 5 | 370 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6.85 |
| Champions League | 5 | 443 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2.75 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 24 | 2,061 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3.51 |
| Europa Conference League | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4.63 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 18 | 1,280 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Champions League | 4 | 373 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3.65 |
| Europa League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6.58 |
 UEFA Nations League | 2 | 108 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.04 |
About Denys Popov
Premier League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Premier League, Denys Popov has scored 1 goal across 12 appearances (10 starts), totalling 856 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Denys Popov has attempted 4 shots with 2 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Denys Popov has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (100% success rate). Denys Popov has contributed 1 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Denys Popov has registered 4 tackles (0 won), 16 interceptions, and 32 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 544 from 597 pass attempts, a 91% pass accuracy rate. Denys Popov has won 56 of 109 total duels.
Discipline
Denys Popov has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 15 fouls and winning 10.
About Denys Popov
Denys Popov is a 27-year-old defender playing for Dynamo Kyiv in the Premier League, representing Ukraine. Denys Popov is both-footed and wears the number 4 shirt. Born on 17 February 1999.
Most recent appearance
Denys Popov's most recent match was away at Kudrivka on October 24th. Dynamo Kyiv won 3-2. Denys Popov played 75 minutes with a match rating of 5.94.
Recent matches
- October 24th3-2 winvsKudrivka(75 mins, rating 5.94)
- November 28th0-2 winatSK Poltava(0 mins, rating 0)
- June 28th0-1 lossvsKarpaty(90 mins, rating 6.84)
- March 23rd0-5 winatOleksandria(90 mins, rating 7.05)
- May 14th2-1 winvsObolon'-Brovar(7 mins, rating 6.38)
Next fixture
Denys Popov and Dynamo Kyiv are next in action on November 19th against PAOK in the Europa League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Dynamo Kyiv vs PAOK match preview.
Teammates at Dynamo Kyiv
Denys Popov currently plays alongside Valentyn Rubchynskyi, Ilya Olkhovyi, Vitaliy Lobko, Vladislav Blănuță, Eduardo Guerrero, Maksym Korobov, Ángel Torres, Bogdan Redushko, Volodymyr Brazhko, Mykola Shaparenko, Vladyslav Supryaga, Fedir Zadorozhnyi, Reshat Ramadani, Nazar Voloshyn, Ruslan Neshcheret, Andriy Matkevych, Vladyslav Zakharchenko, Oleksandr Tymchyk, Roman Salenko, Oleksandr Syrota, Mykola Mykhaylenko, Vladyslav Gerych, Shola Ogundana, Taras Mykhavko, Aliou Thiaré, Navin Malysh, Vladyslav Kabaev, Tomasz Kędziora, Kostyantyn Vivcharenko, Matviy Ponomarenko, Vitaliy Buyalskyi, Oleksandr Pikhalyonok, Kristian Bilovar, Vyacheslav Surkis, Andriy Yarmolenko, Denys Popov, Vladyslav Dubinchak, Pierre Mounguengue, Justin Lonwijk, Samba Diallo and Oleksiy Gusev at Dynamo Kyiv.