Stefan Velkov stats
Bulgaria
Match-by-match stats
S. Velkov
SønderjyskeDefender
S. Velkov vs Horsens
1 game playedStefan Velkov's next match is on Sunday at 15:00 against Horsens. See how Stefan Velkov did in earlier matches against Horsens.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 |
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Sunday 15:00Sun 15:00Before the next match
Horsens v Sønderjyske, SundayWhat Horsens allow right centre backs
Position stats20 appearances at RCB against Horsens in their last 20 matches; league average from the Superliga.
Best odds on S. Velkov
Odds OutliersStefan Velkov 2026/2027 season stats
As a left center back, Stefan Velkov has appeared in 3 Superliga matches this season, totalling 157 minutes at an average rating of 6.30. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Superliga defenders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 First Division | 6 | 540 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6.92 |
 UEFA Nations League | 4 | 278 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6.87 |
 Superliga | 3 | 157 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.30 |
| Total | 13 | 975 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 6.76 |
Attacking stats
Stefan Velkov has taken 2 shots with 2 on target (100% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 79 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.2 expected goals (xG), 0.6 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 82nd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Stefan Velkov has 0 assists and 1 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 157 minutes. Stefan Velkov has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 35th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Stefan Velkov has completed 122 of 140 passes at 87% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 92nd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Stefan Velkov completes 0 dribbles and wins 7 duels .
Defending stats
Stefan Velkov makes 1 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 7 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 157 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 3rd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Stefan Velkov has committed 3 fouls and received 0 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
SuperligaMainly left center back (1 appearance), also at right center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Sønderjyske squad
M. Hoppe
25 yrs#9
O. De Rosario
25 yrs#11
T. Berg Haltvik
26 yrs#14
L. Qamili
28 yrs#15
O. Khatar17 yrs#18
B. Tambedou
24 yrs#26
I. Seydi
25 yrs#31
D. Boison
19 yrs#32
R. Vinderslev29 yrs#6
S. Emini
26 yrs#7
M. Cherif Haidara
21 yrs#8
M. Olesen
25 yrs#10
A. Hoeg20 yrs#17
A. Bergholt21 yrs#28
J. Christensen25 yrs#33
27 yrs
27 yrs
26 yrs
27 yrs
25 yrs
21 yrs
Bulgaria squad
A. Iliev32 yrs#9
V. Nikolov25 yrs#10Z. Dimitrov28 yrs#10
G. Rusev28 yrs#11
M. Minchev25 yrs#17K. Balov20 yrs#18
L. Petkov25 yrs#25
M. Petkov23 yrs#88
S. Ivanov27 yrs#91
A. Kraev27 yrs#6
B. Tsonev31 yrs#10A. Chandarov27 yrs#10
Y. Stoyanov25 yrs#27
P. Panayotov21 yrs#30
I. Gruev26 yrs#44
K. Stoyanov23 yrs#71
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 20 | 1,799 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 24 | 6.82 |
2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.53 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 23 | 2,001 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 7.01 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 26 | 1,864 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 47 | 6.68 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Division | 27 | 2,335 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - |
About Stefan Velkov
Superliga 2026/2027 season
This season in the Superliga, Stefan Velkov has scored 1 goal across 3 appearances (2 starts), totalling 157 minutes. That works out to 0.6 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Stefan Velkov has attempted 2 shots with 2 on target, a 100% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.17 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Stefan Velkov has created 1 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. Stefan Velkov has contributed 1 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Stefan Velkov has registered 1 tackles (1 won), 2 interceptions, and 7 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 122 from 140 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Stefan Velkov has won 7 of 13 total duels.
Discipline
Stefan Velkov has received 0 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 0.
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 at home against Silkeborg IF on July 7th. Sønderjyske won 4-0. Stefan Velkov played 90 minutes, registering 1 goal, 1 shot, 1 key pass with a match rating of 8.09.
Recent matches
- July 7th4-0 winvsSilkeborg IF(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 8.09)
- August 28th3-0 lossatAGF(44 mins, rating 6.96)
- June 6th0-2 winatLuxembourg(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.22)
- November 25th3-0 lossatIceland(90 mins, rating 6.16)
- April 7th0-0 drawvsEstonia(90 mins, rating 7.33)
Next fixture
Stefan Velkov and Sønderjyske Fodbold are next in action on January 8th against Horsens in the Superliga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Horsens vs Sønderjyske Fodbold match preview.
Teammates at Sønderjyske Fodbold
Stefan Velkov currently plays alongside Berkant Bayrak, Osaze De Rosario, David Boison, Rasmus Vinderslev, Jacob Christensen, Sefer Emini, Andreas Oggesen, Matthew Hoppe, Nicolai Flø, Anders Hoeg, Maxime Soulas, Rúnar Thór Sigurgeirsson, Mohamed Cherif Haidara, Brynjar Ingi Bjarnason, Anders Bergholt, Marcus Bundgaard, Ismaïl Seydi, Pachanga Kristensen, Stefan Velkov, Tobias Klysner, Ebube Duru, Lirim Qamili, Gustav Wagner, Nick Shinton, Alexander Munksgaard, Bubacarr Tambedou, Omran Khatar, Mathias Olesen, Teodor Berg Haltvik and Dalton Wilkins at Sønderjyske Fodbold.