Martin Kirilov
FinlandMatch-by-match stats
Martin Kirilov 2026 season stats
As a attacking midfielder, Martin Kirilov has appeared in 18 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 673 minutes at an average rating of 6.45. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Veikkausliiga midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 55 |
| Goal involvements | 4 | 0.53 | 93 |
| Shots | 12 | 1.60 | 75 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.70 | 90 |
| Shot accuracy | 42.0% | n/a | 78 |
| Shot conversion | 8.0% | n/a | 51 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.20 | n/a | 43 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.27 | 93 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 0.94 | 95 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.53 | 64 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.40 | 98 |
| Key passes | 11 | 1.50 | 70 |
| Chances created | 11 | 1.47 | 71 |
| Big chances created | 4 | 0.53 | 94 |
Martin Kirilov has taken 12 shots with 5 on target (42% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 56 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 75th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Martin Kirilov has 3 assists and 11 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 61 minutes. Martin Kirilov has set up 14 shots for teammates, worth 1.7 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 98th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 242 | 32.40 | 25 |
| Accurate passes | 188 | 25.10 | 21 |
| Pass accuracy | 78.0% | n/a | 16 |
| Long balls won | 10 | 1.34 | 31 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 0.53 | 53 |
| Backward passes | 55 | 7.36 | 34 |
| Passes (final third) | 30 | 4.01 | 30 |
Martin Kirilov has completed 188 of 242 passes at 78% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 25th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 11 | 1.47 | 91 |
| Dribble attempts | 16 | 2.14 | 91 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 44 |
| Duels won | 62 | 8.29 | 96 |
| Aerials won | 16 | 2.14 | 99 |
| Touches | 383 | 51.20 | 36 |
| Possession lost | 80 | 10.70 | 54 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.13 | 1 |
| Fouls won | 29 | 3.88 | 98 |
| Dispossessed | 12 | 1.60 | 86 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Martin Kirilov completes 11 dribbles at a 69% success rate and wins 62 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 10 | 1.34 | 38 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 0.53 | 8 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 1.07 | 26 |
| Clearances | 8 | 1.07 | 36 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 31 | 4.15 | 47 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.13 | 27 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Martin Kirilov makes 10 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 8 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 67 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 38th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 19 | 2.54 | 98 |
| Yellow cards | 6 | 0.80 | 98 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0.27 | 89 |
| Fouls per card | 3.17 | n/a | 31 |
| Foul involvements | 48 | 6.42 | 99 |
| 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 |
Martin Kirilov has committed 19 fouls and received 6 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.2 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly attacking midfielder (3 appearances), also at left striker (2) and left midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 3 | 117 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.54 |
About Martin Kirilov
Veikkausliiga 2026 season
This season in the Veikkausliiga, Martin Kirilov has scored 1 goal and 3 assists across 18 appearances (7 starts), totalling 673 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.4 assists per 90 minutes. Martin Kirilov has attempted 12 shots with 5 on target, a 42% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.07 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Martin Kirilov has created 11 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 11 successful dribbles from 16 attempts (69% success rate). Martin Kirilov has contributed 11 key passes and 8 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Martin Kirilov has registered 10 tackles (4 won), 8 interceptions, and 8 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 188 from 242 pass attempts, a 78% pass accuracy rate. Martin Kirilov has won 62 of 132 total duels.
Discipline
Martin Kirilov has received 6 yellow cards this season, committing 19 fouls and winning 29.
About Martin Kirilov
Martin Kirilov is a 19-year-old midfielder playing for HJK in the Veikkausliiga, representing Finland. Martin Kirilov is right-footed and wears the number 17 shirt. Born on 8 August 2007.
Most recent appearance
Martin Kirilov's most recent match was away at Ilves on July 20th. HJK won 1-2. Martin Kirilov played 73 minutes, registering 4 shots, 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.15.
Recent matches
Teammates at HJK
Martin Kirilov currently plays alongside Ville Tikkanen, Antton Nylund, Nikolai Alho, Lucas Lingman, Jere Kallinen, Till Cissokho, Leonel Montano, Jesse Öst, Mads Borchers, Liam Möller, Joona Veteli, Teemu Pukki, Kaius Simojoki, Martin Kirilov, Matej Markovic, Eemil Toivonen, Mihailo Bogicevic, Jasper Samooja, Santeri Haarala, Alexander Ring, Pyry Mentu, Alfie Cicale, Emil Leveälahti, Lassi Lappalainen, Mouhamed Guèye, Roni Hudd and David Ezeh at HJK.