Zhivko Atanasov stats
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First League
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5.25Match-by-match stats
Z. Atanasov
Cherno MoreDefender
Z. Atanasov vs Septemvri Sofia
5 games playedZhivko Atanasov's next match is on Tue 27 Oct at 15:00 against Septemvri Sofia. See how Zhivko Atanasov did in earlier matches against Septemvri Sofia.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Mar 17, 2023 |
CHMvSSO
Tue 27 Oct 15:00Tue 15:00Before the next match
Cherno More v Septemvri Sofia, Tue 27 OctWhat Septemvri Sofia allow right centre backs
Position stats20 appearances at RCB against Septemvri Sofia in their last 20 matches; league average from the First League.
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Odds OutliersZhivko Atanasov 2026/2027 season stats
As a right center back, Zhivko Atanasov has appeared in 10 First League matches this season, totalling 870 minutes at an average rating of 6.47. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other First League defenders.
Attacking stats
Zhivko Atanasov has taken 1 shots with 1 on target (100% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 870 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 14th 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 35th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Zhivko Atanasov has completed 410 of 474 passes at 86% accuracy . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 68th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Zhivko Atanasov completes 3 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 56 duels .
Defending stats
Zhivko Atanasov makes 0 tackles and 13 interceptions , adding 36 clearances . He is below average defensively, ranking in the 24th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Zhivko Atanasov has committed 6 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
First LeagueMainly right center back (9 appearances), also at center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Cherno More squad
Barandas
26 yrs#7
J. Padilla
25 yrs#9C. Sidney25 yrs#10I. Tasev
24 yrs#17P. Andreev22 yrs#18G. Lazarov22 yrs#19A. Kolev33 yrs#20
G. Pontikou
23 yrs#75M. Banev21 yrs#6
M. Achi
24 yrs#11
A. Todorov25 yrs#14N. Kostadinov21 yrs#22D. Teles28 yrs#24B. Beyhan21 yrs#29V. Panayotov36 yrs#71I. Bounaas23 yrs#99
26 yrs
22 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| 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 |
2024/2025
| 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 | - |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 4 | 231 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
 Euro Qualification | 2 | 137 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.58 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 33 | 2,970 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 4.72 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 31 | 2,790 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 28 | 2,464 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
About Zhivko Atanasov
First League 2026/2027 season
This season in the First League, Zhivko Atanasov has featured across 10 appearances (10 starts), totalling 870 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 3 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (100% success rate). Zhivko Atanasov has contributed 1 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Zhivko Atanasov has registered 0 tackles (0 won), 13 interceptions, and 36 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 410 from 474 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Zhivko Atanasov has won 56 of 83 total duels.
Discipline
Zhivko Atanasov has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 8.
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 Arda on July 27th. Cherno More drew 1-1. Zhivko Atanasov played 87 minutes with a match rating of 6.24.
Recent matches
- July 27th1-1 drawatArda(87 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.24)
- November 23rd2-2 drawvsLokomotiv Sofia 1929(90 mins, rating 6.49)
- December 23rd1-0 lossatLokomotiv Plovdiv(90 mins, rating 6.86)
- January 25th3-1 lossatCSKA Sofia(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 5.92)
- June 5th3-1 winvsDunav 2010(90 mins, rating 6.9)
Next fixture
Zhivko Atanasov and Cherno More are next in action on July 1st against Septemvri Sofia in the First League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Cherno More vs Septemvri Sofia match preview.
Teammates at Cherno More
Zhivko Atanasov currently plays alongside Nikolay Kostadinov, Zhivko Atanasov, Mohamed Achi, Kristian Tomov, Petar Andreev, Celso Sidney, David Teles, Georgi Lazarov, Ertan Tombak, Barandas, Nestorly Lumbu, Aleksandar Todorov, Georgi Ventsislavov, Bandaró, Vasil Panayotov, Aleksandar Kolev, Berk Beyhan, Jorge Padilla, Ventsislav Kerchev, Asen Donchev, Luciano Squadrone, Damyan Hristov, Martin Banev, Emanuil Nyagolov, Ivan Tasev, Giorgos Pontikou and Idris Bounaas at Cherno More.