Zhivko Atanasov
Bulgaria
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Zhivko Atanasov 2026/2027 season stats
As a right center back, Zhivko Atanasov has appeared in 7 First League matches this season, totalling 603 minutes at an average rating of 6.45. 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 | 1 | 0.10 | 25 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 62 |
| Shot accuracy | 100.0% | n/a | 92 |
| 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 | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.10 | 38 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Zhivko Atanasov has taken 1 shots with 1 on target (100% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 603 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.3 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 25th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Zhivko Atanasov has 0 assists and 1 key passes . Zhivko Atanasov 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 | 312 | 46.60 | 69 |
| Accurate passes | 272 | 40.60 | 70 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 71 |
| Long balls won | 16 | 2.39 | 54 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Zhivko Atanasov has completed 272 of 312 passes at 87% accuracy . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 69th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.30 | 62 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 0.30 | 55 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 83 |
| Duels won | 35 | 5.22 | 57 |
| Aerials won | 11 | 1.64 | 60 |
| Touches | 452 | 67.50 | 77 |
| Possession lost | 58 | 8.66 | 31 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.30 | 30 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.15 | 48 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Zhivko Atanasov completes 2 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 35 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 1.19 | 27 |
| Clearances | 27 | 4.03 | 61 |
| 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 |
Zhivko Atanasov makes 0 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 27 clearances . He is below average defensively, ranking in the 27th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 2 | 0.30 | 14 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.15 | 50 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Fouls per card | 2.00 | n/a | 49 |
| Foul involvements | 4 | 0.60 | 11 |
| 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 |
Zhivko Atanasov has committed 2 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2 fouls.
Positions played
First LeagueMainly right center back (6 appearances), also at center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Zhivko Atanasov previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 First League | 32 | 2,836 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 6.59 |
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.17 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 33 | 2,966 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3.45 |
 UEFA Nations League | 7 | 468 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 5.88 |
| Europa Conference League | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 4 | 231 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
 Euro Qualification | 2 | 137 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.58 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 33 | 2,970 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 4.72 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 31 | 2,790 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 28 | 2,464 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Zhivko Atanasov
First League 2026/2027 season
This season in the First League, Zhivko Atanasov has featured across 7 appearances (7 starts), totalling 603 minutes. Zhivko Atanasov has attempted 1 shots with 1 on target, a 100% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.30 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Zhivko Atanasov has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (100% success rate). Zhivko Atanasov has contributed 1 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Zhivko Atanasov has registered 0 tackles (0 won), 8 interceptions, and 27 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 272 from 312 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Zhivko Atanasov has won 35 of 52 total duels.
Discipline
Zhivko Atanasov has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 2.
About Zhivko Atanasov
Zhivko Atanasov is a 35-year-old defender playing for Cherno More in the First League, representing Bulgaria. Zhivko Atanasov is left-footed and wears the number 3 shirt. Born on 3 February 1991.
Most recent appearance
Zhivko Atanasov's most recent match was away at CSKA Sofia on January 25th. Cherno More lost 3-1. Zhivko Atanasov played 90 minutes with a match rating of 5.92.
Recent matches
- January 25th3-1 lossatCSKA Sofia(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 5.92)
- June 5th3-1 winvsDunav 2010(90 mins, rating 6.9)
- April 5th4-1 lossatCSKA 1948 Sofia(90 mins, rating 6.38)
- April 25th2-3 lossvsLudogorets(63 mins, rating 6.08)
- September 1st1-0 lossatBotev Plovdiv(90 mins, rating 6.26)
Next fixture
Zhivko Atanasov and Cherno More are next in action on December 23rd against Lokomotiv Plovdiv in the First League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Cherno More match preview.
Teammates at Cherno More
Zhivko Atanasov currently plays alongside Kristian Tomov, David Teles, Mohamed Achi, Berk Beyhan, Bandaró, Ertan Tombak, Idris Bounaas, Jorge Padilla, Petar Andreev, Vasil Panayotov, Martin Banev, Nikolay Kostadinov, Celso Sidney, Asen Donchev, Luciano Squadrone, Ventsislav Kerchev, Ivan Tasev, Georgi Lazarov, Aleksandar Kolev, Georgi Ventsislavov, Emanuil Nyagolov, Zhivko Atanasov, Damyan Hristov, Barandas and Aleksandar Todorov at Cherno More.