Chris Popov
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Chris Popov 2025/2026 season stats
As a left striker, Chris Popov has appeared in 18 Enterprise National League matches this season, totalling 1,534 minutes at an average rating of 6.34. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Enterprise National League attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 7 | 0.40 | 68 |
| Goal involvements | 11 | 0.65 | 82 |
| Shots | 38 | 2.20 | 62 |
| Shots on target | 15 | 0.90 | 59 |
| Shot accuracy | 39.0% | n/a | 37 |
| Shot conversion | 18.0% | n/a | 65 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.47 | n/a | 74 |
| Big chances missed | 5 | 0.29 | 86 |
| Shots off target | 13 | 0.76 | 74 |
| Shots blocked | 10 | 0.59 | 64 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Assists | 4 | 0.20 | 78 |
| Key passes | 9 | 0.50 | 33 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 24 |
Chris Popov has taken 38 shots with 15 on target (39% accuracy), scoring 7 goals. That is a shot roughly every 40 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 62nd percentile for shot volume among attackers. Chris Popov has 4 assists and 9 key passes . His creative output is strong, ranking in the 78th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 189 | 11.10 | 7 |
| Accurate passes | 141 | 8.30 | 14 |
| Pass accuracy | 75.0% | n/a | 62 |
| Long balls won | 2 | 0.12 | 19 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 0.23 | 37 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Chris Popov has completed 141 of 189 passes at 75% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 7th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 16 | 0.94 | 32 |
| Dribble attempts | 28 | 1.64 | 38 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 8 |
| Duels won | 87 | 5.10 | 29 |
| Aerials won | 38 | 2.23 | 67 |
| Touches | 459 | 26.90 | 19 |
| Possession lost | 189 | 11.09 | 42 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls won | 18 | 1.06 | 52 |
| Dispossessed | 25 | 1.47 | 64 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Chris Popov completes 16 dribbles at a 57% success rate and wins 87 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 1 | 0.06 | 38 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 6 | 0.35 | 31 |
| Clearances | 1 | 0.06 | 6 |
| 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 | 4 | 0.23 | 71 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Chris Popov makes 1 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 1 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 1534 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 38th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 20 | 1.17 | 39 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.12 | 52 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Offsides | 28 | 1.64 | 100 |
| Fouls per card | 10.00 | n/a | 73 |
| Foul involvements | 38 | 2.23 | 42 |
| 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 |
Chris Popov has committed 20 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 10 fouls.
Positions played
Enterprise National LeagueMainly left striker (9 appearances), also at striker (7) and right striker (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 11 | 324 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 6.62 |
About Chris Popov
Enterprise National League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Enterprise National League, Chris Popov has scored 7 goals and 4 assists across 18 appearances (17 starts), totalling 1534 minutes. That works out to 0.4 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Chris Popov has attempted 38 shots with 15 on target, a 39% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Chris Popov has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 16 successful dribbles from 28 attempts (57% success rate). Chris Popov has contributed 9 key passes and 17 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Chris Popov has registered 1 tackles (0 won), 6 interceptions, and 1 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 141 from 189 pass attempts, a 75% pass accuracy rate. Chris Popov has won 87 of 354 total duels.
Discipline
Chris Popov has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 20 fouls and winning 18.
About Chris Popov
Chris Popov is a 21-year-old forward playing for Hartlepool United in the Enterprise National League, representing Wales. Chris Popov is left-footed. Born on 26 October 2004.
Most recent appearance
Chris Popov's most recent match was away at Woking on July 16th. Hartlepool United lost 5-1. Chris Popov played 86 minutes, registering 2 shots with a match rating of 6.2.
Recent matches
- August 1st5-0 lossatForest Green Rovers(0 mins, rating 0)
- September 14th0-3 lossvsBoreham Wood(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 16th5-1 lossatWoking(86 mins, rating 6.2)
- November 6th2-2 drawvsCarlisle United(76 mins, rating 6.55)
- August 20th2-4 winatRochdale(88 mins, rating 6.25)
Next fixture
Chris Popov and Hartlepool United are next in action on May 7th against Barrow in the Enterprise National League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Hartlepool United vs Barrow match preview.
Teammates at Hartlepool United
Chris Popov currently plays alongside Campbell Darcy, Kian Foreman, Will Harris, Owen Hampson, B. Ilunga, Charlie Penman, Jay Benn, Luke Charman, Corey McKeown, Adam Smith, Maxim Kouogun, Terry Bondo, Liam Gibson, Jack Nolan, Chris Popov, Jordan Hugill, Neo Eccleston, Jamie Miley, Jack Hunter, Reiss McNally, Josh Donaldson and Nathan Sheron at Hartlepool United.