Zhivko Atanasov
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Zhivko Atanasov 2025/2026 season stats
As a right center back, Zhivko Atanasov has appeared in 32 First League matches this season, totalling 2,836 minutes at an average rating of 6.59. 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
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| 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 |
| Total | 34 | 3,016 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 6.57 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.00 | 34 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.03 | 39 |
| Shots | 13 | 0.40 | 52 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 0.20 | 74 |
| Shot accuracy | 54.0% | n/a | 90 |
| Shot conversion | 8.0% | n/a | 66 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.14 | n/a | 59 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.19 | 52 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Key passes | 8 | 0.30 | 53 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.03 | 75 |
Zhivko Atanasov has taken 13 shots with 7 on target (54% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 218 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 52nd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Zhivko Atanasov has 0 assists and 8 key passes , creating 1 big chances . His creative output is below average, ranking in the 34th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1797 | 57.00 | 90 |
| Accurate passes | 1602 | 50.80 | 90 |
| Pass accuracy | 89.0% | n/a | 84 |
| Long balls won | 99 | 3.14 | 73 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Zhivko Atanasov has completed 1602 of 1797 passes at 89% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 90th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.16 | 33 |
| Dribble attempts | 5 | 0.16 | 24 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 91 |
| Duels won | 148 | 4.70 | 59 |
| Aerials won | 90 | 2.86 | 91 |
| Touches | 2279 | 72.30 | 89 |
| Possession lost | 281 | 8.92 | 34 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Fouls won | 16 | 0.51 | 36 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.03 | 24 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Zhivko Atanasov completes 5 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 148 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 4 | 0.13 | 31 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 72 | 2.28 | 78 |
| Clearances | 100 | 3.17 | 64 |
| 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 | 12 | 0.38 | 82 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Zhivko Atanasov makes 4 tackles and 72 interceptions , adding 100 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 709 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 31st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 19 | 0.60 | 17 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 0.16 | 41 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Fouls per card | 3.80 | n/a | 40 |
| Foul involvements | 35 | 1.11 | 21 |
| 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 19 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.8 fouls.
Positions played
First LeagueMainly right center back (28 appearances), also at center back (4).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| 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 2025/2026 season
This season in the First League, Zhivko Atanasov has scored 1 goal across 32 appearances (32 starts), totalling 2836 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Zhivko Atanasov has attempted 13 shots with 7 on target, a 54% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Zhivko Atanasov has created 0 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 5 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (100% success rate). Zhivko Atanasov has contributed 8 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Zhivko Atanasov has registered 4 tackles (0 won), 72 interceptions, and 100 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1602 from 1797 pass attempts, a 89% pass accuracy rate. Zhivko Atanasov has won 148 of 332 total duels.
Discipline
Zhivko Atanasov has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 19 fouls and winning 16.
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 Lokomotiv Plovdiv on July 2nd. Cherno More won 2-0. Zhivko Atanasov played 90 minutes with a match rating of 7.16.
Recent matches
- July 2nd2-0 winvsLokomotiv Plovdiv(90 mins, rating 7.16)
- February 12th2-0 winvsBotev Plovdiv(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.91)
- May 17th0-0 drawatArda(90 mins, rating 7.39)
- July 20th0-1 winatLokomotiv Plovdiv(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.87)
- August 9th0-4 lossvsCSKA 1948 Sofia(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.27)
Next fixture
Zhivko Atanasov and Cherno More are next in action on November 16th against Botev Vratsa in the First League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Botev Vratsa vs Cherno More match preview.
Teammates at Cherno More
Zhivko Atanasov currently plays alongside I. Bounaas, Aleksandar Todorov, Jorge Padilla, Martin Banev, Emanuil Nyagolov, Ventsislav Kerchev, Luciano Gastón Squadrone, Georgi Lazarov, Petar Andreev, Mohamed Achi, Georgi Ventsislavov, Ertan Tombak, David Teles, Petar Marinov, Kristian Tomov, Zhivko Atanasov, Aleksandar Kolev, Nikolay Zlatev, Nikolay Kostadinov, Berk Beyhan, Celso Sidney, Bandaró, Vasil Panayotov and Asen Donchev at Cherno More.