Vladimir Nikolov stats
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V. Nikolov
Slavia SofiaForward
V. Nikolov vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv
6 games playedVladimir Nikolov's next match is on Mon 26 Oct at 15:00 against Lokomotiv Plovdiv. See how Vladimir Nikolov did in earlier matches against Lokomotiv Plovdiv.
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Mon 26 Oct 15:00Mon 15:00Before the next match
Lokomotiv Plovdiv v Slavia Sofia, Mon 26 OctWhat Lokomotiv Plovdiv allow strikers
Position stats12 appearances at ST against Lokomotiv Plovdiv in their last 20 matches; league average from the First League.
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Odds OutliersVladimir Nikolov 2026/2027 season stats
As a striker, Vladimir Nikolov has appeared in 11 First League matches this season, totalling 833 minutes at an average rating of 6.70. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other First League attackers.
Attacking stats
Vladimir Nikolov has taken 14 shots with 3 on target (21% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 60 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.6 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 33rd percentile for shot volume among attackers. Vladimir Nikolov has 1 assist and 6 key passes . Vladimir Nikolov has set up 7 shots for teammates, worth 0.4 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 51st percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
Vladimir Nikolov has completed 101 of 154 passes at 66% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 26th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
Vladimir Nikolov completes 8 dribbles at a 80% success rate and wins 100 duels .
Defending stats
Vladimir Nikolov makes 1 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 8 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 833 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 63rd percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
Vladimir Nikolov has committed 23 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7.7 fouls.
Positions played
First LeagueMainly striker (10 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Slavia Sofia squad
R. Raychev
20 yrs#7Y. Bornosuzov22 yrs#9V. Nikolov25 yrs#10V. Kazaldzhiev20 yrs#17I. Antonov21 yrs#23U. Baldé
27 yrs#27E. Stoev30 yrs#77B. Todorov19 yrs#6G. Shopov22 yrs#8M. Dosso
24 yrs#11
K. Stoyanov23 yrs#71I. Minchev35 yrs#73
V. Miletic
23 yrs#95
31 yrs
23 yrs
34 yrs
Bulgaria squad
A. Iliev32 yrs#9V. 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#44K. Stoyanov23 yrs#71
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2026
| 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 |
2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ekstraklasa | 25 | 651 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 6.02 |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 2 | 83 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.45 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 First League | 30 | 2,305 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 3.80 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 34 | 1,492 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4.07 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 14 | 590 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Admiral Bundesliga | 5 | 100 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6.85 |
About Vladimir Nikolov
First League 2026/2027 season
This season in the First League, Vladimir Nikolov has scored 1 assist across 11 appearances (10 starts), totalling 833 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Vladimir Nikolov has attempted 14 shots with 3 on target, a 21% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.64 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Vladimir Nikolov has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 8 successful dribbles from 10 attempts (80% success rate). Vladimir Nikolov has contributed 6 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Vladimir Nikolov has registered 1 tackles (0 won), 3 interceptions, and 8 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 101 from 154 pass attempts, a 66% pass accuracy rate. Vladimir Nikolov has won 100 of 214 total duels.
Discipline
Vladimir Nikolov has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 23 fouls and winning 17.
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 and wears the number 10 shirt. Born on 7 February 2001.
Most recent appearance
Vladimir Nikolov's most recent match was away at Botev Plovdiv on March 7th. Slavia Sofia lost 1-0. Vladimir Nikolov played 46 minutes with a match rating of 6.5.
Recent matches
- March 7th1-0 lossatBotev Plovdiv(46 mins, rating 6.5)
- June 6th0-2 winatLuxembourg(24 mins, rating 6.71)
- November 25th3-0 lossatIceland(7 mins, rating 6.44)
- December 11th1-2 lossvsCSKA 1948 Sofia(90 mins, rating 6.93)
- September 18th0-0 drawvsSpartak Varna(25 mins, rating 6.48)
Next fixture
Vladimir Nikolov and Slavia Sofia are next in action on October 4th against Lokomotiv Plovdiv in the First League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Slavia Sofia match preview.
Teammates at Slavia Sofia
Vladimir Nikolov currently plays alongside Georgi Petkov, Ivan Minchev, Ilian Antonov, Maksimilian Lazarov, Vladimir Miletic, Ivan Andonov, Vasil Kazaldzhiev, Georgi Shopov, Dimitar Burov, Kristiyan Stoyanov, David Malembana, Roberto Raychev, Vladimir Nikolov, Jordan Semedo, Emil Stoev, Boris Todorov, Mouhamed Dosso, Diego Ferraresso, Lazar Marin, Yoan Bornosuzov, Nikola Savic, Umaro Baldé, Levi Ntumba and Martin Georgiev at Slavia Sofia.