Nikola Iliev
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Nikola Iliev 2025/2026 season stats
As a attacking midfielder, Nikola Iliev has appeared in 30 First League matches this season, totalling 1,361 minutes at an average rating of 6.29. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other First League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.10 | 64 |
| Goal involvements | 6 | 0.40 | 92 |
| Shots | 37 | 2.40 | 93 |
| Shots on target | 13 | 0.90 | 94 |
| Shot accuracy | 35.0% | n/a | 63 |
| Shot conversion | 5.0% | n/a | 51 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.15 | n/a | 54 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0.26 | 98 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 0.60 | 65 |
| Shots blocked | 16 | 1.06 | 98 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Assists | 4 | 0.30 | 95 |
| Key passes | 14 | 0.90 | 58 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.07 | 79 |
Nikola Iliev has taken 37 shots with 13 on target (35% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 37 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 93rd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Nikola Iliev has 4 assists and 14 key passes , creating 1 big chances . His creative output is elite, ranking in the 95th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 559 | 37.00 | 54 |
| Accurate passes | 456 | 30.20 | 53 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.0% | n/a | 61 |
| Long balls won | 14 | 0.93 | 22 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 13 | 0.86 | 84 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Nikola Iliev has completed 456 of 559 passes at 82% accuracy , plus 13 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 54th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 33 | 2.18 | 79 |
| Dribble attempts | 44 | 2.91 | 77 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 54 |
| Duels won | 91 | 6.02 | 62 |
| Aerials won | 4 | 0.26 | 5 |
| Touches | 899 | 59.40 | 77 |
| Possession lost | 186 | 12.30 | 74 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls won | 21 | 1.39 | 67 |
| Dispossessed | 23 | 1.52 | 90 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Nikola Iliev completes 33 dribbles at a 75% success rate and wins 91 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (5th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 3 | 0.20 | 39 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 9 | 0.60 | 11 |
| Clearances | 5 | 0.33 | 12 |
| 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 | 3 | 0.20 | 42 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Nikola Iliev makes 3 tackles and 9 interceptions , adding 5 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 454 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 39th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 21 | 1.39 | 55 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.26 | 58 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Offsides | 3 | 0.20 | 84 |
| Fouls per card | 5.25 | n/a | 51 |
| Foul involvements | 42 | 2.78 | 67 |
| 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 |
Nikola Iliev has committed 21 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.3 fouls.
Positions played
First LeagueMainly attacking midfielder (4 appearances), also at left central midfielder (3) and left winger (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Nikola Iliev previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 2 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.50 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 First League | 25 | 967 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 3.63 |
 Europa League | 2 | 65 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 21 | 602 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 4.54 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Euro Qualification | 4 | 231 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 6.76 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UEFA Youth League | 6 | 377 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1.10 |
 UEFA Nations League | 2 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.58 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA Youth League | 3 | 155 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Nikola Iliev
First League 2025/2026 season
This season in the First League, Nikola Iliev has scored 2 goals and 4 assists across 30 appearances (16 starts), totalling 1361 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Nikola Iliev has attempted 37 shots with 13 on target, a 35% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nikola Iliev has created 0 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 33 successful dribbles from 44 attempts (75% success rate). Nikola Iliev has contributed 14 key passes and 31 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nikola Iliev has registered 3 tackles (0 won), 9 interceptions, and 5 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 456 from 559 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Nikola Iliev has won 91 of 282 total duels.
Discipline
Nikola Iliev has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 21 fouls and winning 21.
About Nikola Iliev
Nikola Iliev is a 22-year-old midfielder playing for Botev Plovdiv in the First League, representing Bulgaria. Nikola Iliev is both-footed and wears the number 7 shirt. Born on 6 June 2004.
Most recent appearance
Nikola Iliev's most recent match was away at Montenegro on May 26th. Botev Plovdiv lost 0-1. Nikola Iliev played 46 minutes with a match rating of 6.5.
Recent matches
- May 26th0-1 lossvsMontenegro(46 mins, rating 6.5)
- February 3rd2-1 lossatLokomotiv Plovdiv(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.56)
- August 5th5-0 winvsCherno More(90 mins, 1 goal, 1 assist, rating 7.56)
- October 14th1-2 lossvsArda(63 mins, rating 6.5)
- February 12th2-0 lossatCherno More(90 mins, rating 6.45)
Next fixture
Nikola Iliev and Botev Plovdiv are next in action on November 3rd against Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 in the First League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Botev Plovdiv vs Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 match preview.
Teammates at Botev Plovdiv
Nikola Iliev currently plays alongside Nikola Iliev, Veliyan Vidolov, Simeon Petrov, Carlos Algarra, Pedro Igor, Asen Chandarov, Georgi Milanov, Emmanuel John, Dimitar Tonev, Samuel Kalu, Henrique Jocú, Bogdan Kostov, Ivaylo Videv, Chidera Michael, Todor Nedelev, Nikola Soldo, Hristiyan Slavkov, Gabriel Zlatanov, Lucas Araújo, Samuil Tsonov, Bryan Hein, Edson Martinho da Silva, Franklin Mascote, Daniel Naumov, Williams Chimezie Oluebube and Timothy Awany at Botev Plovdiv.