Vladimir Nikolov
Bulgaria
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Vladimir Nikolov 2026/2027 season stats
As a striker, Vladimir Nikolov has appeared in 7 First League matches this season, totalling 582 minutes at an average rating of 6.78. 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 | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.15 | 17 |
| Shots | 8 | 1.20 | 26 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.30 | 16 |
| Shot accuracy | 25.0% | n/a | 19 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 17 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 17 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.31 | 26 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.62 | 66 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.20 | 73 |
| Key passes | 5 | 0.80 | 56 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 34 |
Vladimir Nikolov has taken 8 shots with 2 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 73 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.9 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 26th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Vladimir Nikolov has 1 assist and 5 key passes . Vladimir Nikolov has set up 6 shots for teammates, worth 0.4 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 73rd percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 108 | 16.70 | 29 |
| Accurate passes | 77 | 11.90 | 35 |
| Pass accuracy | 71.0% | n/a | 51 |
| Long balls won | 2 | 0.31 | 36 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Vladimir Nikolov has completed 77 of 108 passes at 71% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 29th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 7 | 1.08 | 51 |
| Dribble attempts | 9 | 1.39 | 45 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 73 |
| Duels won | 80 | 12.37 | 99 |
| Aerials won | 44 | 6.80 | 99 |
| Touches | 209 | 32.30 | 31 |
| Possession lost | 123 | 19.02 | 97 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls won | 15 | 2.32 | 97 |
| Dispossessed | 11 | 1.70 | 85 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Vladimir Nikolov completes 7 dribbles at a 78% success rate and wins 80 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 0.46 | 34 |
| Clearances | 6 | 0.93 | 71 |
| 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 | 2 | 0.31 | 88 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Vladimir Nikolov makes 0 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 6 clearances . He is below average defensively, ranking in the 37th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 19 | 2.94 | 99 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.31 | 83 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 3 | 0.46 | 67 |
| Fouls per card | 9.50 | n/a | 97 |
| Foul involvements | 34 | 5.26 | 99 |
| 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 |
Vladimir Nikolov has committed 19 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 9.5 fouls.
Positions played
First LeagueMainly striker (7 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs attackersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Slavia Sofia squad
R. Raychev
20 yrs#7Y. Bornosuzov22 yrs#9M. Miletic
19 yrs#14V. Kazaldzhiev20 yrs#17I. Antonov21 yrs#23U. Baldé
27 yrs#27E. Stoev30 yrs#77
V. Nikolov25 yrs#88B. Todorov19 yrs#6G. Shopov22 yrs#8M. Dosso
24 yrs#11
K. Stoyanov23 yrs#71I. Minchev35 yrs#73
V. Miletic23 yrs#95
23 yrs
34 yrs
Bulgaria squad
Z. Dimitrov28 yrs#10
G. Rusev28 yrs#11
M. Minchev25 yrs#17T. Yordanov27 yrs#18
L. Petkov
25 yrs#25V. Nikolov25 yrs#88
M. Petkov22 yrs#88
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 | 30 | 2,305 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 3.80 |
| 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 2026/2027 season
This season in the First League, Vladimir Nikolov has scored 1 assist across 7 appearances (7 starts), totalling 582 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Vladimir Nikolov has attempted 8 shots with 2 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.94 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 7 successful dribbles from 9 attempts (78% success rate). Vladimir Nikolov has contributed 5 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Vladimir Nikolov has registered 0 tackles (0 won), 3 interceptions, and 6 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 77 from 108 pass attempts, a 71% pass accuracy rate. Vladimir Nikolov has won 80 of 172 total duels.
Discipline
Vladimir Nikolov has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 19 fouls and winning 15.
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 88 shirt. Born on 7 February 2001.
Most recent appearance
Vladimir Nikolov's most recent match was away at Levski Sofia on February 20th. Slavia Sofia lost 1-2. Vladimir Nikolov played 82 minutes with a match rating of 6.39.
Recent matches
- February 20th1-2 lossvsLevski Sofia(82 mins, rating 6.39)
- May 3rd1-1 drawvsSeptemvri Sofia(74 mins, rating 6.38)
- November 28th1-1 drawatLudogorets(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.77)
- January 19th0-3 winatBotev Vratsa(89 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.43)
- September 3rd1-1 drawvsLokomotiv Sofia 1929(90 mins, rating 6.93)
Next fixture
Vladimir Nikolov and Slavia Sofia are next in action on November 20th against Dunav 2010 in the First League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Dunav 2010 vs Slavia Sofia match preview.
Teammates at Slavia Sofia
Vladimir Nikolov currently plays alongside Vladimir Miletic, Dimitar Burov, Marko Miletic, Emil Stoev, Vladimir Nikolov, Kristiyan Stoyanov, Martin Georgiev, David Malembana, Mouhamed Dosso, Umaro Baldé, Ivan Andonov, Levi Ntumba, Roberto Raychev, Vasil Kazaldzhiev, Maksimilian Lazarov, Boris Todorov, Ivan Minchev, Jordan Semedo, Diego Ferraresso, Lazar Marin, Nikola Savic, Ilian Antonov, Georgi Petkov, Georgi Shopov and Yoan Bornosuzov at Slavia Sofia.