Stefan Velkov
Bulgaria
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Stefan Velkov 2025/2026 season stats
As a right center back, Stefan Velkov has appeared in 20 Superliga matches this season, totalling 1,799 minutes at an average rating of 6.82. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Superliga defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 0.20 | 89 |
| Goal involvements | 4 | 0.20 | 78 |
| Shots | 18 | 0.90 | 74 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 0.50 | 88 |
| Shot accuracy | 56.0% | n/a | 94 |
| Shot conversion | 22.0% | n/a | 92 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.40 | n/a | 73 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.25 | 43 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.15 | 49 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Key passes | 6 | 0.30 | 26 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.15 | 17 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 14 |
Stefan Velkov has taken 18 shots with 10 on target (56% accuracy), scoring 4 goals. That is a shot roughly every 100 minutes. Those shots are worth 2.6 expected goals (xG), 4.9 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 74th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Stefan Velkov has 0 assists and 6 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 600 minutes. Stefan Velkov has set up 6 shots for teammates, worth 1.7 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 27th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1027 | 51.40 | 51 |
| Accurate passes | 851 | 42.60 | 48 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.0% | n/a | 40 |
| Long balls won | 68 | 3.40 | 72 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Backward passes | 55 | 2.75 | 13 |
| Passes (final third) | 112 | 5.60 | 38 |
Stefan Velkov has completed 851 of 1027 passes at 83% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 51st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Dribble attempts | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 8 |
| Duels won | 126 | 6.30 | 87 |
| Aerials won | 94 | 4.70 | 98 |
| Touches | 1325 | 66.30 | 32 |
| Possession lost | 188 | 9.41 | 30 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 0.20 | 9 |
| Fouls won | 10 | 0.50 | 37 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.20 | 30 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Stefan Velkov completes 0 dribbles and wins 126 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 24 | 1.20 | 17 |
| Tackles won | 15 | 0.75 | 26 |
| Interceptions | 26 | 1.30 | 65 |
| Clearances | 157 | 7.85 | 97 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 60 | 3.00 | 14 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Errors led to goal | 2 | 0.10 | 93 |
Stefan Velkov makes 24 tackles and 26 interceptions , adding 157 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 75 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 17th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 43 | 2.15 | 97 |
| Yellow cards | 6 | 0.30 | 87 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 7.17 | n/a | 70 |
| Foul involvements | 53 | 2.65 | 84 |
| 2nd yellows | 1 | 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 |
Stefan Velkov has committed 43 fouls and received 6 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7.2 fouls.
Positions played
SuperligaMainly right center back (15 appearances), also at center back (4) and left center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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21 yrsStefan Velkov previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 First Division | 6 | 540 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6.92 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.53 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Superliga | 23 | 2,001 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 7.01 |
Superliga| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 26 | 1,864 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 47 | 6.68 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Division | 27 | 2,335 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
About Stefan Velkov
Superliga 2025/2026 season
This season in the Superliga, Stefan Velkov has scored 4 goals across 20 appearances (20 starts), totalling 1799 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Stefan Velkov has attempted 18 shots with 10 on target, a 56% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 2.61 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Stefan Velkov has created 3 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. Stefan Velkov has contributed 6 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Stefan Velkov has registered 24 tackles (15 won), 26 interceptions, and 157 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 851 from 1027 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Stefan Velkov has won 126 of 242 total duels.
Discipline
Stefan Velkov has received 6 yellow cards this season, committing 43 fouls and winning 10.
About Stefan Velkov
Stefan Velkov is a 29-year-old defender playing for Sønderjyske Fodbold in the Superliga, representing Bulgaria. Stefan Velkov is right-footed and wears the number 21 shirt. Born on 12 December 1996.
Most recent appearance
Stefan Velkov's most recent match was away at Aarhus Fremad on May 10th. Sønderjyske Fodbold drew 0-0. Stefan Velkov played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 7.08.
Recent matches
- May 10th0-0 drawatAarhus Fremad(90 mins, rating 7.08)
- March 3rd4-2 winvsEsbjerg(90 mins, rating 6.99)
- February 12th2-3 winatKolding IF(90 mins, rating 7.21)
- November 10th5-4 winvsHillerød(90 mins, rating 6.69)
- October 15th0-2 winatHB Køge(90 mins, rating 7.2)
Next fixture
Stefan Velkov and Sønderjyske Fodbold are next in action on July 10th against Horsens in the Superliga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sønderjyske Fodbold vs Horsens match preview.
Teammates at Sønderjyske Fodbold
Stefan Velkov currently plays alongside Gustav Wagner, Matthew Hoppe, Osaze De Rosario, David Boison, Andreas Oggesen, Anders Hoeg, Berkant Bayrak, Sefer Emini, Brynjar Ingi Bjarnason, Mohamed Cherif Haidara, Stefan Velkov, Ismaïl Seydi, Anders Bergholt, Marcus Bundgaard, Ebube Duru, Rúnar Thór Sigurgeirsson, Rasmus Vinderslev, Lirim Qamili, Pachanga Kristensen, Nicolai Flø, Jacob Christensen, Tobias Klysner, Maxime Soulas, Alexander Munksgaard, Bubacarr Tambedou, Omran Khatar, Mathias Olesen, Teodor Berg Haltvik and Dalton Wilkins at Sønderjyske Fodbold.