Dimitar Velkovski
Bulgaria
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Dimitar Velkovski 2026/2027 season stats
As a left back, Dimitar Velkovski has appeared in 5 First League matches this season, totalling 428 minutes at an average rating of 6.72. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other First League defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Shots | 6 | 1.30 | 98 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.20 | 77 |
| Shot accuracy | 17.0% | n/a | 61 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 42 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 43 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.42 | 86 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.63 | 98 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.20 | 48 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Dimitar Velkovski has taken 6 shots with 1 on target (17% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 71 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.6 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 98th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Dimitar Velkovski has 0 assists and 1 key passes . Dimitar Velkovski has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 39th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 270 | 56.80 | 84 |
| Accurate passes | 222 | 46.70 | 78 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.0% | n/a | 48 |
| Long balls won | 15 | 3.15 | 80 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.21 | 51 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Dimitar Velkovski has completed 222 of 270 passes at 82% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 84th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.42 | 72 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 0.84 | 78 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 41 |
| Duels won | 23 | 4.84 | 44 |
| Aerials won | 3 | 0.63 | 16 |
| Touches | 341 | 71.70 | 84 |
| Possession lost | 61 | 12.83 | 83 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls won | 5 | 1.05 | 80 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.21 | 55 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Dimitar Velkovski completes 2 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 23 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (16th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 3 | 0.63 | 97 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 12 | 2.52 | 86 |
| Clearances | 15 | 3.15 | 36 |
| 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 | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Dimitar Velkovski makes 3 tackles and 12 interceptions , adding 15 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 143 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 97th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 8 | 1.68 | 90 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 18 |
| Foul involvements | 13 | 2.73 | 81 |
| 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 |
Dimitar Velkovski has committed 8 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
First LeagueMainly left back (5 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Dimitar Velkovski previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 2 | 163 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.38 |
 WC Qualification Europe | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.17 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 First League | 26 | 1,862 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 6 | 6.17 |
 Europa Conference League | 6 | 559 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6.55 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 30 | 2,404 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 4 | 2.48 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ekstraklasa | 14 | 1,037 | 0 | 3 | 28 | 22 | 7.20 |
 Pro League | 5 | 129 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6.73 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 18 | 1,298 | 0 | 3 | 31 | 32 | 7.18 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WC Qualification Europe | 2 | 134 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.53 |
About Dimitar Velkovski
First League 2026/2027 season
This season in the First League, Dimitar Velkovski has featured across 5 appearances (5 starts), totalling 428 minutes. Dimitar Velkovski has attempted 6 shots with 1 on target, a 17% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.56 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Dimitar Velkovski has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (50% success rate). Dimitar Velkovski has contributed 1 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Dimitar Velkovski has registered 3 tackles (0 won), 12 interceptions, and 15 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 222 from 270 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Dimitar Velkovski has won 23 of 51 total duels.
Discipline
Dimitar Velkovski has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 5.
About Dimitar Velkovski
Dimitar Velkovski is a 31-year-old defender playing for Arda in the First League, representing Bulgaria. Dimitar Velkovski is left-footed and wears the number 35 shirt. Born on 22 January 1995.
Most recent appearance
Dimitar Velkovski's most recent match was away at Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 on June 22nd. Arda won 3-1. Dimitar Velkovski played 70 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 6.73.
Recent matches
- October 22nd2-0 winvsBotev Vratsa(0 mins, rating 0)
- June 22nd3-1 winvsLokomotiv Sofia 1929(70 mins, rating 6.73)
- October 31st0-2 winatDunav 2010(90 mins, rating 7.03)
- December 6th2-1 lossatCSKA 1948 Sofia(90 mins, rating 6)
- October 7th1-0 winvsSlavia Sofia(90 mins, rating 7.29)
Next fixture
Dimitar Velkovski and Arda are next in action on October 4th against Botev Plovdiv in the First League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Arda vs Botev Plovdiv match preview.
Teammates at Arda
Dimitar Velkovski currently plays alongside Mesut Yusuf, Viktor Lyubenov, Stanislav Ivanov, Atanas Kabov, Birsent Karagaren, Simeon Vasilev, Anatoli Gospodinov, Viktor Popov, Vyacheslav Velev, David Idowu, Martin Paskalev, Georgi Nikolov, Burak Akandzha, Svetoslav Kovachev, Lachezar Kotev, Derick, Preslav Bachev, Dominik Yankov, Serkan Yusein, Adama Ardile Traoré, Yanko Georgiev, Dimitar Velkovski and Antonio Vutov at Arda.