Nikola Iliev
Bulgaria
Match-by-match stats
Nikola Iliev 2026/2027 season stats
As a attacking midfielder, Nikola Iliev has appeared in 6 First League matches this season, totalling 297 minutes at an average rating of 6.41. 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 | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Shots | 4 | 1.20 | 62 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.60 | 70 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 79 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 31 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 32 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.61 | 83 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Key passes | 4 | 1.20 | 76 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 40 |
Nikola Iliev has taken 4 shots with 2 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 74 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.3 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 62nd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Nikola Iliev has 0 assists and 4 key passes . Nikola Iliev has set up 4 shots for teammates, worth 0.3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 36th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 56 | 17.00 | 8 |
| Accurate passes | 43 | 13.00 | 10 |
| Pass accuracy | 77.0% | n/a | 26 |
| Long balls won | 2 | 0.61 | 18 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Nikola Iliev has completed 43 of 56 passes at 77% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 8th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.91 | 79 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 1.21 | 71 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 69 |
| Duels won | 13 | 3.94 | 17 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 0.61 | 38 |
| Touches | 104 | 31.50 | 4 |
| Possession lost | 36 | 10.91 | 67 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.61 | 26 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 0.91 | 74 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Nikola Iliev completes 3 dribbles at a 75% success rate and wins 13 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (38th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 0.61 | 27 |
| Clearances | 3 | 0.91 | 44 |
| 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 | 1 | 0.30 | 72 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Nikola Iliev makes 0 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 3 clearances . He is below average defensively, ranking in the 28th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 4 | 1.21 | 62 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 22 |
| Foul involvements | 6 | 1.82 | 33 |
| 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 |
Nikola Iliev has committed 4 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
First LeagueMainly attacking midfielder (5 appearances).
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 | 30 | 1,361 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 3 | 6.29 |
| 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 2026/2027 season
This season in the First League, Nikola Iliev has featured across 6 appearances (5 starts), totalling 297 minutes. Nikola Iliev has attempted 4 shots with 2 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.34 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nikola Iliev has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 3 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (75% success rate). Nikola Iliev has contributed 4 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nikola Iliev has registered 0 tackles (0 won), 2 interceptions, and 3 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 43 from 56 pass attempts, a 77% pass accuracy rate. Nikola Iliev has won 13 of 32 total duels.
Discipline
Nikola Iliev has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 2.
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 Levski Sofia on October 23rd. Botev Plovdiv lost 1-3. Nikola Iliev played 90 minutes with a match rating of 6.18.
Recent matches
- October 23rd1-3 lossvsLevski Sofia(90 mins, rating 6.18)
- May 20th1-0 lossatBotev Vratsa(46 mins, rating 6.4)
- December 31st2-0 lossatLudogorets(46 mins, rating 6.31)
- April 23rd3-2 winvsSpartak Varna(46 mins, rating 6.65)
- September 1st1-0 winvsCherno More(7 mins, rating 6.5)
Next fixture
Nikola Iliev and Botev Plovdiv are next in action on August 5th against Lokomotiv Plovdiv in the First League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Botev Plovdiv match preview.
Teammates at Botev Plovdiv
Nikola Iliev currently plays alongside Todor Nedelev, Veliyan Vidolov, Asen Chandarov, Lucas Araújo, Samuil Tsonov, Williams Chimezie, Carlos Meotti, Daniel Naumov, Henrique Jocú, Simeon Petrov, Georgi Milanov, Mascote, Mauro Rodrigues, Timothy Awany, Ivaylo Videv, Samuel Kalu, Nikolay Prandzhev, Edson Silva, Dimitar Tonev, Gabriel Zlatanov, Hristiyan Slavkov, Nikola Iliev, Stanislav Shopov, Chidera Okoh, Bogdan Kostov, Bryan Hein, Marvin Senger, Nikola Soldo, Vladimir Mendes and Carlos Algarra at Botev Plovdiv.