Viktor Popov stats
Bulgaria
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V. Popov
ArdaDefender
V. Popov vs Levski Sofia
15 games playedViktor Popov's next match is on Tue 27 Oct at 17:30 against Levski Sofia. See how Viktor Popov did in earlier matches against Levski Sofia.
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ARDAvLEV
Tue 27 Oct 17:30Tue 17:30Before the next match
Arda v Levski Sofia, Tue 27 OctWhat Levski Sofia allow right backs
Position stats14 appearances at RB against Levski Sofia in their last 20 matches; league average from the First League.
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Odds OutliersViktor Popov 2026/2027 season stats
As a right back, Viktor Popov has appeared in 10 First League matches this season, totalling 579 minutes at an average rating of 5.77. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other First League defenders.
Attacking stats
Viktor Popov has taken 1 shots with 1 on target (100% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 579 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 27th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Viktor Popov has 1 assist and 1 key passes . Viktor Popov has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 90th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Viktor Popov has completed 282 of 349 passes at 81% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 81st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Viktor Popov completes 7 dribbles at a 58% success rate and wins 55 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (8th percentile).
Defending stats
Viktor Popov makes 1 tackles and 10 interceptions , adding 25 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 579 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 71st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Viktor Popov has committed 6 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6 fouls.
Positions played
First LeagueMainly right back (6 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Arda squad
G. Nikolov
24 yrs#9S. Kovachev28 yrs#10
A. Kabov27 yrs#11
P. Bachev20 yrs#16N. Makni
25 yrs#70
S. Ivanov27 yrs#91B. Karagaren33 yrs#99D. Idowu
26 yrs#4D. Yankov26 yrs#8S. Yusein30 yrs#20B. Akıncı18 yrs#26
A. Vutov30 yrs#39L. Kotev28 yrs#80
24 yrs
26 yrs
26 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ekstraklasa | 8 | 487 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 6.55 |
2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 1 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5.46 |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 2 | 101 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.15 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 First League | 32 | 2,858 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 11 | 2.90 |
 UEFA Nations League | 6 | 540 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 6.92 |
 Europa Conference League | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Euro Qualification | 5 | 446 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 6.51 |
| Friendly International | 2 | 173 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 28 | 2,520 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 28 | 4.89 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 30 | 2,679 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | - |
| UEFA Nations League | 3 | 199 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 7.34 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 29 | 2,552 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - |
About Viktor Popov
First League 2026/2027 season
This season in the First League, Viktor Popov has scored 1 assist across 10 appearances (6 starts), totalling 579 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Viktor Popov has attempted 1 shots with 1 on target, a 100% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.29 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Viktor Popov has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 7 successful dribbles from 12 attempts (58% success rate). Viktor Popov has contributed 1 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Viktor Popov has registered 1 tackles (0 won), 10 interceptions, and 25 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 282 from 349 pass attempts, a 81% pass accuracy rate. Viktor Popov has won 55 of 89 total duels.
Discipline
Viktor Popov has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 3.
About Viktor Popov
Viktor Popov is a 26-year-old defender playing for Arda in the First League, representing Bulgaria. Viktor Popov is right-footed and wears the number 6 shirt. Born on 5 March 2000.
Most recent appearance
Viktor Popov's most recent match was away at Ludogorets on August 28th. Arda lost 5-0. Viktor Popov played 90 minutes with a match rating of 5.78.
Recent matches
- August 28th5-0 lossatLudogorets(90 mins, rating 5.78)
- July 27th1-1 drawvsCherno More(90 mins, rating 6.48)
- August 29th4-1 lossatCSKA Sofia(89 mins, rating 6.03)
- October 4th2-3 lossvsBotev Plovdiv(90 mins, rating 6.58)
- October 22nd2-0 winvsBotev Vratsa(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.48)
Next fixture
Viktor Popov and Arda are next in action on October 13th against Levski Sofia in the First League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Arda vs Levski Sofia match preview.
Teammates at Arda
Viktor Popov currently plays alongside Viktor Popov, Lachezar Kotev, Vyacheslav Velev, Stanislav Ivanov, Viktor Lyubenov, Mesut Yusuf, Derick, Birsent Karagaren, Martin Paskalev, David Idowu, Georgi Nikolov, Anatoli Gospodinov, Svetoslav Kovachev, Burak Akıncı, Nabil Makni, Preslav Bachev, Atanas Kabov, Dominik Yankov, Simeon Vasilev, Serkan Yusein, Yanko Georgiev, Adama Ardile Traoré, Dimitar Velkovski and Antonio Vutov at Arda.