Vladimir Nikolov
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Vladimir Nikolov 2024/2025 season stats
As a striker, Vladimir Nikolov has appeared in 30 First League matches this season, totalling 2,305 minutes at an average rating of 3.80. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other First League attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 10 | 0.40 | 82 |
| Goal involvements | 12 | 0.47 | 73 |
| Shots | 38 | 1.50 | 64 |
| Shots on target | 21 | 0.80 | 79 |
| Shot accuracy | 55.0% | n/a | 89 |
| Shot conversion | 26.0% | n/a | 70 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.48 | n/a | 65 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.04 | 58 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 0.35 | 63 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.04 | 28 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 52 |
| Key passes | 6 | 0.20 | 32 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 32 |
Vladimir Nikolov has taken 38 shots with 21 on target (55% accuracy), scoring 10 goals. That is a shot roughly every 61 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 64th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Vladimir Nikolov has 2 assists and 6 key passes . His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 52nd percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 278 | 10.90 | 54 |
| Accurate passes | 196 | 7.70 | 52 |
| Pass accuracy | 71.0% | n/a | 44 |
| Long balls won | 8 | 0.31 | 65 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.08 | 43 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Vladimir Nikolov has completed 196 of 278 passes at 71% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 54th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 18 | 0.70 | 49 |
| Dribble attempts | 29 | 1.13 | 54 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 36 |
| Duels won | 125 | 4.88 | 75 |
| Aerials won | 58 | 2.26 | 92 |
| Touches | 540 | 21.10 | 57 |
| Possession lost | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls won | 22 | 0.86 | 68 |
| Dispossessed | 33 | 1.29 | 78 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Vladimir Nikolov completes 18 dribbles at a 62% success rate and wins 125 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 4 | 0.16 | 79 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 6 | 0.23 | 49 |
| Clearances | 14 | 0.55 | 85 |
| 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 | 0.12 | 77 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Vladimir Nikolov makes 4 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 14 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 576 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 79th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 32 | 1.25 | 87 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.16 | 49 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 12 | 0.47 | 87 |
| Fouls per card | 8.00 | n/a | 90 |
| Foul involvements | 54 | 2.11 | 78 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Vladimir Nikolov has committed 32 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 8 fouls.
Positions played
First LeagueMainly striker (22 appearances), also at left striker (2) and attacking midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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B. Tsonev31 yrs#10E. Ali23 yrs#12
M. Yankov21 yrs#17B. Beyhan21 yrs#29
P. Panayotov20 yrs#30
25 yrs
Vladimir Nikolov previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 5 | 144 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.50 |
 Friendly International | 2 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.48 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ekstraklasa | 25 | 651 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 6.02 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 2 | 83 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.45 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 First League | 34 | 1,492 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4.07 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 14 | 590 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Admiral Bundesliga | 5 | 100 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6.85 |
About Vladimir Nikolov
First League 2024/2025 season
This season in the First League, Vladimir Nikolov has scored 10 goals and 2 assists across 30 appearances (26 starts), totalling 2305 minutes. That works out to 0.4 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Vladimir Nikolov has attempted 38 shots with 21 on target, a 55% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Vladimir Nikolov has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 18 successful dribbles from 29 attempts (62% success rate). Vladimir Nikolov has contributed 6 key passes and 7 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Vladimir Nikolov has registered 4 tackles (0 won), 6 interceptions, and 14 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 196 from 278 pass attempts, a 71% pass accuracy rate. Vladimir Nikolov has won 125 of 387 total duels.
Discipline
Vladimir Nikolov has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 32 fouls and winning 22.
About Vladimir Nikolov
Vladimir Nikolov is a 25-year-old forward playing for Slavia Sofia in the First League, representing Bulgaria. Vladimir Nikolov is right-footed. Born on 7 February 2001.
Most recent appearance
Vladimir Nikolov's most recent match was away at Montenegro on May 26th. Slavia Sofia lost 0-1. Vladimir Nikolov played 44 minutes with a match rating of 6.46.
Recent matches
- June 19th2-2 drawatMoldova(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 26th0-1 lossvsMontenegro(44 mins, rating 6.46)
- September 13th1-1 drawatCracovia Kraków(14 mins, rating 6.45)
- February 21st1-0 winvsWidzew Lodz(6 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.42)
- September 9th2-0 lossatRaków Częstochowa(17 mins, rating 6.57)
Next fixture
Vladimir Nikolov and Slavia Sofia are next in action on August 2nd against CSKA Sofia in the First League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Slavia Sofia vs CSKA Sofia match preview.
Teammates at Slavia Sofia
Vladimir Nikolov currently plays alongside N. Savić, Ilian Antonov, Vladimir Miletic, Jordan Semedo, Vladimir Nikolov, Ivan Minchev, Ivan Andonov, Yanis Guermouche, Roberto Raychev, David Malembana, Yoan Bornosuzov, Mouhamed Dosso, Martin Georgiev, Emil Stoev, Georgi Petkov, Vasil Kazaldzhiev, Ilian Avramov Stefanov, Vladimir Medvedz, Levi Ntumba, Dimitar Burov, Kristiyan Stoyanov, Marko Miletic, Lazar Marin and Diego Ferraresso at Slavia Sofia.