Nikolay Zlatev
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Nikolay Zlatev 2025/2026 season stats
As a left midfielder, Nikolay Zlatev has appeared in 35 First League matches this season, totalling 1,558 minutes at an average rating of 5.81. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other First League attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 First League | 35 | 1,558 | 5 | 0 | 21 | 6 | 5.81 |
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.33 |
| Total | 37 | 1,631 | 5 | 0 | 21 | 6 | 5.84 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 0.30 | 66 |
| Goal involvements | 5 | 0.29 | 36 |
| Shots | 37 | 2.10 | 60 |
| Shots on target | 13 | 0.80 | 58 |
| Shot accuracy | 35.0% | n/a | 28 |
| Shot conversion | 14.0% | n/a | 57 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.38 | n/a | 63 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.06 | 34 |
| Shots off target | 14 | 0.81 | 69 |
| Shots blocked | 7 | 0.40 | 47 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Key passes | 21 | 1.20 | 76 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.17 | 91 |
Nikolay Zlatev has taken 37 shots with 13 on target (35% accuracy), scoring 5 goals. That is a shot roughly every 42 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 60th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Nikolay Zlatev has 0 assists and 21 key passes , creating 3 big chances . His creative output is below average, ranking in the 16th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 413 | 23.90 | 56 |
| Accurate passes | 259 | 15.00 | 44 |
| Pass accuracy | 63.0% | n/a | 7 |
| Long balls won | 21 | 1.21 | 89 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 27 | 1.56 | 95 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Nikolay Zlatev has completed 259 of 413 passes at 63% accuracy , plus 27 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 56th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 54 | 3.12 | 75 |
| Dribble attempts | 74 | 4.27 | 76 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 59 |
| Duels won | 122 | 7.05 | 61 |
| Aerials won | 13 | 0.75 | 27 |
| Touches | 775 | 44.80 | 62 |
| Possession lost | 230 | 13.29 | 70 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.06 | 97 |
| Fouls won | 31 | 1.79 | 76 |
| Dispossessed | 21 | 1.21 | 38 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Nikolay Zlatev completes 54 dribbles at a 73% success rate and wins 122 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (27th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 6 | 0.35 | 78 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 15 | 0.87 | 76 |
| Clearances | 19 | 1.10 | 89 |
| 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 | 4 | 0.23 | 70 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Nikolay Zlatev makes 6 tackles and 15 interceptions , adding 19 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 260 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 78th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 27 | 1.56 | 71 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 0.29 | 78 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Offsides | 3 | 0.17 | 36 |
| Fouls per card | 5.40 | n/a | 42 |
| Foul involvements | 58 | 3.35 | 77 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 1 | 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 |
Nikolay Zlatev has committed 27 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.4 fouls.
Positions played
First LeagueMainly left midfielder (7 appearances), also at left winger (5) and right winger (3).
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 | 18 | 978 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5.12 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 13 | 166 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3.74 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 21 | 823 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 6 | 151 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Nikolay Zlatev
First League 2025/2026 season
This season in the First League, Nikolay Zlatev has scored 5 goals across 35 appearances (17 starts), totalling 1558 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Nikolay Zlatev has attempted 37 shots with 13 on target, a 35% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nikolay Zlatev has created 0 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 54 successful dribbles from 74 attempts (73% success rate). Nikolay Zlatev has contributed 21 key passes and 69 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nikolay Zlatev has registered 6 tackles (0 won), 15 interceptions, and 19 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 259 from 413 pass attempts, a 63% pass accuracy rate. Nikolay Zlatev has won 122 of 340 total duels.
Discipline
Nikolay Zlatev has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 27 fouls and winning 31.
About Nikolay Zlatev
Nikolay Zlatev is a 21-year-old forward playing for Cherno More in the First League, representing Bulgaria. Nikolay Zlatev is right-footed and wears the number 39 shirt. Born on 12 December 2004.
Most recent appearance
Nikolay Zlatev's most recent match was away at Arda on February 3rd. Cherno More lost 2-3. Nikolay Zlatev played 90 minutes, registering 3 shots with a match rating of 6.2.
Recent matches
- February 3rd2-3 lossvsArda(90 mins, rating 6.2)
- August 5th5-0 lossatBotev Plovdiv(28 mins, rating 6.55)
- July 2nd2-0 winvsLokomotiv Plovdiv(14 mins, rating 6.59)
- February 12th2-0 winvsBotev Plovdiv(1 mins, rating 0)
- May 17th0-0 drawatArda(59 mins, rating 6.63)
Next fixture
Nikolay Zlatev 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
Nikolay Zlatev 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.