Iurie Iovu
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Iurie Iovu 2025/2026 season stats
As a right center back, Iurie Iovu has appeared in 27 Premiership matches this season, totalling 2,252 minutes at an average rating of 6.78. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premiership 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership | 27 | 2,252 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 68 | 6.78 |
 Europa Conference League | 4 | 360 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 6.78 |
| Total | 31 | 2,612 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 77 | 6.78 |
PremiershipAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Shots | 12 | 0.50 | 37 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.20 | 56 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 53 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 24 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 24 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.08 | 67 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 0.36 | 75 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.12 | 43 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.04 | 87 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Key passes | 15 | 0.60 | 61 |
| Chances created | 13 | 0.52 | 64 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.04 | 35 |
Iurie Iovu has taken 12 shots with 4 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 188 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 37th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Iurie Iovu has 0 assists and 15 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 173 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 32nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 732 | 29.30 | 12 |
| Accurate passes | 522 | 20.90 | 8 |
| Pass accuracy | 71.0% | n/a | 8 |
| Long balls won | 38 | 1.52 | 25 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Accurate crosses | 5 | 0.20 | 45 |
| Backward passes | 61 | 2.44 | 8 |
| Passes (final third) | 132 | 5.28 | 35 |
Iurie Iovu has completed 522 of 732 passes at 71% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 12th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.12 | 21 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 0.16 | 17 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 88 |
| Duels won | 139 | 5.56 | 63 |
| Aerials won | 60 | 2.40 | 59 |
| Touches | 1251 | 50.00 | 7 |
| Possession lost | 294 | 11.75 | 37 |
| Dribbled past | 12 | 0.48 | 49 |
| Fouls won | 10 | 0.40 | 16 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 0.20 | 27 |
| Turnovers | 21 | 0.84 | 59 |
Iurie Iovu completes 3 dribbles at a 75% success rate and wins 139 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 68 | 2.72 | 91 |
| Tackles won | 44 | 1.76 | 94 |
| Interceptions | 49 | 1.96 | 97 |
| Clearances | 160 | 6.39 | 66 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 66 | 2.64 | 13 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 4 | 0.16 | 37 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.04 | 63 |
| Errors led to goal | 2 | 0.08 | 94 |
Iurie Iovu makes 68 tackles and 49 interceptions , adding 160 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 33 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 91st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 54 | 2.16 | 99 |
| Yellow cards | 10 | 0.40 | 96 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Fouls per card | 5.40 | n/a | 60 |
| Foul involvements | 64 | 2.56 | 87 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Iurie Iovu has committed 54 fouls and received 10 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.4 fouls.
Positions played
PremiershipMainly right center back (24 appearances), also at center back (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Iurie Iovu previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 1. HNL | 14 | 1,043 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 34 | 6.99 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. HNL | 11 | 842 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 7.14 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. HNL | 3 | 239 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6.87 |
About Iurie Iovu
Premiership 2025/2026 season
This season in the Premiership, Iurie Iovu has featured across 27 appearances (27 starts), totalling 2252 minutes. Iurie Iovu has attempted 12 shots with 4 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Iurie Iovu has created 13 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (75% success rate). Iurie Iovu has contributed 15 key passes and 10 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Iurie Iovu has registered 68 tackles (44 won), 49 interceptions, and 160 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 522 from 732 pass attempts, a 71% pass accuracy rate. Iurie Iovu has won 139 of 257 total duels.
Discipline
Iurie Iovu has received 10 yellow cards this season, committing 54 fouls and winning 10.
About Iurie Iovu
Iurie Iovu is a 24-year-old defender playing for Dundee United in the Premiership, representing Moldova. Iurie Iovu is right-footed and wears the number 4 shirt. Born on 6 July 2002.
Most recent appearance
Iurie Iovu's most recent match was away at Aberdeen on March 15th. Dundee United lost 2-0. Iurie Iovu played 90 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.16.
Recent matches
- December 16th0-0 drawvsLivingston(0 mins, rating 0)
- March 15th2-0 lossatAberdeen(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.16)
- January 14th3-0 lossatKilmarnock(0 mins, rating 0)
- June 29th3-0 winvsDundee(90 mins, rating 7.45)
- July 16th3-2 winvsLivingston(62 mins, rating 5.96)
Next fixture
Iurie Iovu and Dundee United are next in action on January 6th against Rangers in the Premiership. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Dundee United vs Rangers match preview.
Teammates at Dundee United
Iurie Iovu currently plays alongside J. Amissah, Idjessi Metsoko, Mehdi Merghem, Neil Farrugia, Iurie Iovu, Emmanuel Agyei, Bert Esselink, Panutche Camara, Julius Eskesen, Miller Thomson, Vicko Sevelj, Zachary Sapsford, Jesse Randall, Lachlan Rose, Dylan Tait, Jack Walton, Michael Forbes, Joshua Rawlins, Will Ferry, Ross Graham and Dario Naamo at Dundee United.