Nikola Iliev stats
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First League
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N. Iliev
Septemvri SofiaMidfielder
N. Iliev vs Cherno More
7 games played, 1 more on the benchNikola Iliev's next match is on Tue 27 Oct at 15:00 against Cherno More. See how Nikola Iliev did in earlier matches against Cherno More.
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CHMvSSO
Tue 27 Oct 15:00Tue 15:00Before the next match
Cherno More v Septemvri Sofia, Tue 27 OctWhat Cherno More allow attacking midfielders
Position stats17 appearances at CAM against Cherno More in their last 20 matches; league average from the First League.
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Odds OutliersNikola Iliev 2026/2027 season stats
As a attacking midfielder, Nikola Iliev has appeared in 7 First League matches this season, totalling 317 minutes at an average rating of 6.42. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other First League midfielders.
Attacking stats
Nikola Iliev has taken 5 shots with 3 on target (60% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 63 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.5 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 65th 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 28th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Nikola Iliev has completed 54 of 70 passes at 77% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 8th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Nikola Iliev completes 3 dribbles at a 60% success rate and wins 17 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (28th percentile).
Defending stats
Nikola Iliev makes 0 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 3 clearances . He is below average defensively, ranking in the 25th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
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
Septemvri Sofia squad
E. Ribeiro
25 yrs#7A. Dzhamov
19 yrs#11N. Fontaine
26 yrs#17
P. Igor
24 yrs#19N. Genchev17 yrs#25A. Liberal24 yrs#27F. Herard
24 yrs#29G. Ivanov38 yrs#33
Y. Baurenski24 yrs#5P. Ferreira26 yrs#6B. Penchev24 yrs#8N. Iliev22 yrs#10A. Vutov17 yrs#14V. Mihaylov18 yrs#16Z. Atanasov21 yrs#24S. Stoichkov23 yrs#28V. Dobrev17 yrs#30
23 yrs
27 yrs
25 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 2 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.50 |
2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 First League | 30 | 1,361 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 3 | 6.29 |
2024/2025
| 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 | - |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 21 | 602 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 4.54 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Euro Qualification | 4 | 231 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 6.76 |
2022/2023
| 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 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA Youth League | 3 | 155 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
About Nikola Iliev
First League 2026/2027 season
This season in the First League, Nikola Iliev has featured across 7 appearances (5 starts), totalling 317 minutes. Nikola Iliev has attempted 5 shots with 3 on target, a 60% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.45 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 5 attempts (60% 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 54 from 70 pass attempts, a 77% pass accuracy rate. Nikola Iliev has won 17 of 39 total duels.
Discipline
Nikola Iliev has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 4.
About Nikola Iliev
Nikola Iliev is a 22-year-old midfielder playing for Septemvri Sofia in the First League, representing Bulgaria. Nikola Iliev is both-footed and wears the number 10 shirt. Born on 6 June 2004.
Most recent appearance
Nikola Iliev's most recent match was at home against Botev Plovdiv on April 14th. Septemvri Sofia lost 0-3. Nikola Iliev played 20 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 6.47.
Recent matches
- May 8th2-3 lossvsDunav 2010(0 mins, rating 0)
- April 14th0-3 lossvsBotev Plovdiv(20 mins, rating 6.47)
- January 19th2-1 lossatLudogorets(0 mins, rating 0)
- April 25th2-0 winvsLokomotiv Plovdiv(0 mins, rating 0)
- October 4th2-3 winatArda(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Nikola Iliev and Septemvri Sofia are next in action on July 1st against Cherno More in the First League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Cherno More vs Septemvri Sofia match preview.
Teammates at Septemvri Sofia
Nikola Iliev currently plays alongside Pedro Ferreira, Aleksandar Dzhamov, Nicolas Fontaine, Sebastian Wade, Venislav Mihaylov, Bozhidar Tomovski, Petar Gospodinov, Yoan Baurenski, Vladimir Ivanov, Borislav Stoichkov, Pedro Gomes, Edney Ribeiro, Viktor Dobrev, Valentine Ozornwafor, Galin Ivanov, Nikola Genchev, Frantzety Herard, Martin Hristov, Kubrat Onasci, Nikola Iliev, Aleksandar Vutov, Stipe Vulikic, Bozhidar Penchev, Zahari Atanasov, Nikolay Krastev, Stoyan Stoichkov, André Liberal and Pedro Igor at Septemvri Sofia.