Milen Zhelev stats
Bulgaria
Match-by-match stats
M. Zhelev
OtelulDefender
M. Zhelev vs Farul Constanța
6 games played, 1 more on the benchMilen Zhelev's next match is on Sun 25 Oct at 14:00 against Farul Constanța. See how Milen Zhelev did in earlier matches against Farul Constanța.
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Sun 25 Oct 14:00Sun 14:00Before the next match
Farul Constanța v Otelul, Sun 25 OctWhat Farul Constanța allow right backs
Position stats18 appearances at RB against Farul Constanța in their last 20 matches; league average from the Superliga.
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Odds OutliersMilen Zhelev 2026/2027 season stats
As a right back, Milen Zhelev has appeared in 7 Superliga matches this season, totalling 467 minutes at an average rating of 5.75. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Superliga defenders.
Attacking stats
Milen Zhelev has taken 1 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 467 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 12th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Milen Zhelev has 0 assists and 4 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 467 minutes. Milen Zhelev has set up 4 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 38th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Milen Zhelev has completed 213 of 236 passes at 90% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 57th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Milen Zhelev completes 2 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 23 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (37th percentile).
Defending stats
Milen Zhelev makes 14 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 17 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 33 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 92nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Milen Zhelev has committed 11 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 11 fouls.
Positions played
SuperligaMainly right back (2 appearances), also at right center back (2) and left back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Otelul squad
Ș. Daniel Bană
21 yrsD. Sandu19 yrsR. Postelnicu18 yrsD. Bordun21 yrs
E. Bicfalvi38 yrsAndrézinho
29 yrsP. Fernandes
32 yrsD. Neicu21 yrsM. Frunza20 yrs
P. Nuno31 yrsA. Ciobanu28 yrsC. Chira24 yrs
J. Lameira27 yrs
B. Paz28 yrs
J. Paulo28 yrsD. Aftene
34 yrs
29 yrs
25 yrs
34 yrs
26 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Superliga | 37 | 3,168 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 93 | 6.72 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 17 | 1,342 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 42 | 7.15 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 34 | 2,733 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 88 | 7.07 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 First League | 29 | 2,132 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 29 | 2,495 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | - |
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
About Milen Zhelev
Superliga 2026/2027 season
This season in the Superliga, Milen Zhelev has featured across 7 appearances (5 starts), totalling 467 minutes. Milen Zhelev has attempted 1 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Milen Zhelev has created 1 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (67% success rate). Milen Zhelev has contributed 4 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Milen Zhelev has registered 14 tackles (9 won), 8 interceptions, and 17 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 213 from 236 pass attempts, a 90% pass accuracy rate. Milen Zhelev has won 23 of 45 total duels.
Discipline
Milen Zhelev has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 11 fouls and winning 1.
About Milen Zhelev
Milen Zhelev is a 34-year-old defender playing for Otelul in the Superliga, representing Bulgaria. Milen Zhelev is right-footed. Born on 15 July 1992.
Most recent appearance
Milen Zhelev's most recent match was away at Universitatea Cluj on October 7th. Otelul lost 3-0. Milen Zhelev played 79 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.57.
Recent matches
- October 7th3-0 lossatUniversitatea Cluj(79 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.57)
- February 24th0-1 lossvsRapid Bucuresti(2 mins, rating 0)
- March 23rd2-2 drawatVoluntari(90 mins, rating 6.48)
- September 1st1-0 winvsArgeş(26 mins, rating 6.5)
- June 3rd1-1 drawvsUniversitatea Craiova(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Milen Zhelev and Otelul are next in action on November 27th against Farul Constanța in the Superliga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Farul Constanța vs Otelul match preview.
Teammates at Otelul
Milen Zhelev currently plays alongside Diego Zivulic, Ștefan Daniel Bană, Julián Bonilla, Răzvan Alin Trif, Pedro Nuno, D. Sandu, Radu Postelnicu, Denis Bordun, Manuel Lopes, A. Ciobanu, Cristian Chira, Eric Bicfalvi, Gabriel Ursu, Vadik Murria Soriano, João Lameira, Andrézinho, Patrick Fernandes, Darius Paharnicu, Milen Zhelev, Andrei Rus, Bruno Paz, Kazu, João Paulo, Iustin Popescu, Dan-Emilian Neicu, Cosmin Dur Bozoanca, Dan-Cristian Neicu, Matei Frunza, Dragos Aftene and Paul Iacob at Otelul.