Viktor Popov
BulgariaPlayer traits
Match-by-match stats
Viktor Popov 2024/2025 season stats
As a right back, Viktor Popov has appeared in 32 First League matches this season, totalling 2,858 minutes at an average rating of 2.90. 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 | 2,858 | 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 | 0.00 |
| Total | 39 | 3,488 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 31 | 3.44 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.03 | 35 |
| Shots | 3 | 0.10 | 32 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.00 | 23 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 59 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 31 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 32 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.03 | 34 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.03 | 56 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.00 | 30 |
| Key passes | 16 | 0.50 | 85 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.03 | 87 |
Viktor Popov has taken 3 shots with 1 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 953 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 32nd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Viktor Popov has 1 assist and 16 key passes , creating 1 big chances . His creative output is below average, ranking in the 30th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 700 | 22.00 | 55 |
| Accurate passes | 510 | 16.10 | 51 |
| Pass accuracy | 73.0% | n/a | 28 |
| Long balls won | 54 | 1.70 | 65 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 16 | 0.50 | 83 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Viktor Popov has completed 510 of 700 passes at 73% accuracy , plus 16 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 55th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 18 | 0.57 | 75 |
| Dribble attempts | 30 | 0.94 | 82 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 42 |
| Duels won | 85 | 2.68 | 66 |
| Aerials won | 17 | 0.54 | 48 |
| Touches | 873 | 27.50 | 53 |
| Possession lost | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls won | 13 | 0.41 | 67 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 0.16 | 65 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Viktor Popov completes 18 dribbles at a 60% success rate and wins 85 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 11 | 0.35 | 89 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 38 | 1.20 | 72 |
| Clearances | 15 | 0.47 | 23 |
| 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 | 7 | 0.22 | 80 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Viktor Popov makes 11 tackles and 38 interceptions , adding 15 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 260 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 89th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 12 | 0.38 | 52 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.13 | 36 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Fouls per card | 3.00 | n/a | 72 |
| Foul involvements | 25 | 0.79 | 57 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Viktor Popov has committed 12 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
First LeagueMainly right back (28 appearances), also at left back (2) and right center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Viktor Popov previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ekstraklasa | 8 | 487 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 6.55 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 1 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5.46 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 2 | 101 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.15 |
| 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 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 28 | 2,520 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 28 | 4.89 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 30 | 2,679 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| UEFA Nations League | 3 | 199 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 7.34 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 29 | 2,552 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Viktor Popov
First League 2024/2025 season
This season in the First League, Viktor Popov has scored 1 assist across 32 appearances (32 starts), totalling 2858 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Viktor Popov has attempted 3 shots with 1 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Viktor Popov has created 0 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 18 successful dribbles from 30 attempts (60% success rate). Viktor Popov has contributed 16 key passes and 38 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Viktor Popov has registered 11 tackles (0 won), 38 interceptions, and 15 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 510 from 700 pass attempts, a 73% pass accuracy rate. Viktor Popov has won 85 of 243 total duels.
Discipline
Viktor Popov has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 12 fouls and winning 13.
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 Septemvri Sofia on January 30th. Arda drew 1-1. Viktor Popov played 17 minutes with a match rating of 6.5.
Recent matches
- January 30th1-1 drawatSeptemvri Sofia(17 mins, rating 6.5)
- September 13th1-1 drawatCracovia Kraków(0 mins, rating 0)
- February 21st1-0 winvsWidzew Lodz(0 mins, rating 0)
- September 9th2-0 lossatRaków Częstochowa(0 mins, rating 0)
- June 20th1-1 drawvsPiast Gliwice(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Viktor Popov and Arda are next in action on October 7th against Slavia Sofia in the First League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Arda vs Slavia Sofia match preview.
Teammates at Arda
Viktor Popov currently plays alongside Anatoli Gospodinov, Lachezar Kotev, Viktor Lyubenov, Antonio Vutov, Burak Akandzha, Dominik Yankov, Birsent Karagaren, David Idowu, Georgi Nikolov, Svetoslav Kovachev, Dimitar Velkovski, Preslav Valeriev Bachev, Vyacheslav Velev, Atanas Kabov, Simeon Vasilev, Adama Ardile Traoré, Mesut Yusuf, Serkan Yusein, Derick, Martin Paskalev, Viktor Popov and Yanko Georgiev at Arda.