Milen Zhelev
Bulgaria
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Milen Zhelev 2026/2027 season stats
As a right center back, Milen Zhelev has appeared in 5 Superliga matches this season, totalling 386 minutes at an average rating of 6.73. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Superliga defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Shots | 1 | 0.20 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 22 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 43 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 43 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.23 | 78 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.70 | 67 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.47 | 94 |
Milen Zhelev has taken 1 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 386 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 15th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Milen Zhelev has 0 assists and 3 key passes , creating 2 big chances . Milen Zhelev has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 45th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 211 | 49.20 | 61 |
| Accurate passes | 190 | 44.30 | 67 |
| Pass accuracy | 90.0% | n/a | 86 |
| Long balls won | 11 | 2.56 | 57 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.47 | 80 |
| Backward passes | 12 | 2.80 | 29 |
| Passes (final third) | 18 | 4.20 | 25 |
Milen Zhelev has completed 190 of 211 passes at 90% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 61st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.47 | 70 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 0.47 | 52 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 89 |
| Duels won | 20 | 4.66 | 65 |
| Aerials won | 6 | 1.40 | 50 |
| Touches | 298 | 69.50 | 67 |
| Possession lost | 30 | 6.99 | 13 |
| Dribbled past | 7 | 1.63 | 98 |
| Fouls won | 1 | 0.23 | 10 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 0.93 | 49 |
Milen Zhelev completes 2 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 20 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 11 | 2.56 | 96 |
| Tackles won | 6 | 1.40 | 78 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 1.87 | 93 |
| Clearances | 16 | 3.73 | 40 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 19 | 4.43 | 72 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.23 | 91 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Milen Zhelev makes 11 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 16 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 35 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 96th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 9 | 2.10 | 93 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 16 |
| Foul involvements | 10 | 2.33 | 70 |
| 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 |
Milen Zhelev has committed 9 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
SuperligaMainly right center back (2 appearances), also at left back (1) and right back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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26 yrsMilen Zhelev previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Superliga | 37 | 3,168 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 93 | 6.72 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 17 | 1,342 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 42 | 7.15 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 34 | 2,733 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 88 | 7.07 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 First League | 29 | 2,132 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 29 | 2,495 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Milen Zhelev
Superliga 2026/2027 season
This season in the Superliga, Milen Zhelev has featured across 5 appearances (4 starts), totalling 386 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 0 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (100% success rate). Milen Zhelev has contributed 3 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Milen Zhelev has registered 11 tackles (6 won), 8 interceptions, and 16 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 190 from 211 pass attempts, a 90% pass accuracy rate. Milen Zhelev has won 20 of 38 total duels.
Discipline
Milen Zhelev has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 9 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 and wears the number 2 shirt. Born on 15 July 1992.
Most recent appearance
Milen Zhelev's most recent match was away at Voluntari on March 23rd. Otelul drew 2-2. Milen Zhelev played 90 minutes with a match rating of 6.48.
Recent matches
- 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)
- April 4th1-0 lossatPetrolul 52(90 mins, rating 6.33)
- December 16th1-1 drawvsDinamo Bucureşti(90 mins, rating 6.89)
Next fixture
Milen Zhelev and Otelul are next in action on February 24th against Rapid Bucuresti in the Superliga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Otelul vs Rapid Bucuresti match preview.
Teammates at Otelul
Milen Zhelev currently plays alongside Patrick Fernandes, Manuel Lopes, Matei Frunza, Pedro Nuno, A. Ciobanu, Dan-Cristian Neicu, Teodor Lungu, Giannis Christopoulos, José Correia, Dan-Emilian Neicu, Milen Zhelev, João Paulino, Kazu, Cosmin Dur Bozoanca, Denis Bordun, Miguel Silva, Andrézinho, Habib Sylla, M. Contra, Dragos Aftene, Radu Postelnicu, Darius Paharnicu and Paul Iacob at Otelul.