Svetoslav Kovachev
Bulgaria
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Svetoslav Kovachev 2026/2027 season stats
As a right winger, Svetoslav Kovachev has appeared in 7 First League matches this season, totalling 613 minutes at an average rating of 7.17. 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
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.30 | 59 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.44 | 64 |
| Shots | 18 | 2.60 | 77 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 1.00 | 58 |
| Shot accuracy | 39.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Shot conversion | 11.0% | n/a | 45 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.29 | n/a | 48 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.15 | 59 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.59 | 50 |
| Shots blocked | 7 | 1.03 | 90 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.15 | 80 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 55 |
| Key passes | 7 | 1.00 | 65 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.29 | 92 |
Svetoslav Kovachev has taken 18 shots with 7 on target (39% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 34 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.4 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 77th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Svetoslav Kovachev has 1 assist and 7 key passes , creating 2 big chances . Svetoslav Kovachev has set up 8 shots for teammates, worth 0.8 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 55th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 280 | 41.10 | 97 |
| Accurate passes | 204 | 30.00 | 97 |
| Pass accuracy | 73.0% | n/a | 59 |
| Long balls won | 8 | 1.17 | 78 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 6 | 0.88 | 76 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Svetoslav Kovachev has completed 204 of 280 passes at 73% accuracy , plus 6 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 97th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 11 | 1.62 | 66 |
| Dribble attempts | 17 | 2.50 | 73 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 45 |
| Duels won | 51 | 7.49 | 80 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 0.29 | 17 |
| Touches | 429 | 63.00 | 97 |
| Possession lost | 105 | 15.42 | 80 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls won | 9 | 1.32 | 76 |
| Dispossessed | 7 | 1.03 | 59 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Svetoslav Kovachev completes 11 dribbles at a 65% success rate and wins 51 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (17th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 4 | 0.59 | 55 |
| Clearances | 7 | 1.03 | 78 |
| 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 | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Svetoslav Kovachev makes 0 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 7 clearances . He is below average defensively, ranking in the 37th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 9 | 1.32 | 64 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 6 | 0.88 | 90 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 23 |
| Foul involvements | 18 | 2.64 | 76 |
| 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 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Svetoslav Kovachev has committed 9 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
First LeagueMainly right winger (6 appearances), also at right midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Svetoslav Kovachev previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 First League | 29 | 1,620 | 1 | 4 | 25 | 1 | 6.57 |
 Europa Conference League | 6 | 422 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 6.57 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 14 | 898 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 6.44 |
 Parva Liga - Play-offs | 1 | 101 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.46 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.39 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 35 | 2,532 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 23 | 1,479 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Europa Conference League | 2 | 81 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Svetoslav Kovachev
First League 2026/2027 season
This season in the First League, Svetoslav Kovachev has scored 2 goals and 1 assist across 7 appearances (7 starts), totalling 613 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Svetoslav Kovachev has attempted 18 shots with 7 on target, a 39% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.44 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Svetoslav Kovachev has created 0 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 11 successful dribbles from 17 attempts (65% success rate). Svetoslav Kovachev has contributed 7 key passes and 17 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Svetoslav Kovachev has registered 0 tackles (0 won), 4 interceptions, and 7 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 204 from 280 pass attempts, a 73% pass accuracy rate. Svetoslav Kovachev has won 51 of 100 total duels.
Discipline
Svetoslav Kovachev has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 9 fouls and winning 9.
About Svetoslav Kovachev
Svetoslav Kovachev is a 28-year-old forward playing for Arda in the First League, representing Bulgaria. Svetoslav Kovachev is both-footed and wears the number 10 shirt. Born on 14 March 1998.
Most recent appearance
Svetoslav Kovachev's most recent match was away at Botev Vratsa on October 22nd. Arda won 2-0. Svetoslav Kovachev played 86 minutes, registering 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.51.
Recent matches
- October 22nd2-0 winvsBotev Vratsa(86 mins, rating 6.51)
- August 22nd0-1 winatLokomotiv Plovdiv(87 mins, rating 7.21)
- June 22nd3-1 winvsLokomotiv Sofia 1929(90 mins, 1 goal, 1 assist, rating 8.04)
- October 31st0-2 winatDunav 2010(80 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.53)
- December 6th2-1 lossatCSKA 1948 Sofia(90 mins, rating 7.04)
Next fixture
Svetoslav Kovachev and Arda are next in action on October 4th against Botev Plovdiv in the First League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Arda vs Botev Plovdiv match preview.
Teammates at Arda
Svetoslav Kovachev currently plays alongside Mesut Yusuf, Atanas Kabov, Viktor Lyubenov, Stanislav Ivanov, Birsent Karagaren, Simeon Vasilev, Anatoli Gospodinov, Viktor Popov, Vyacheslav Velev, David Idowu, Martin Paskalev, Georgi Nikolov, Burak Akandzha, Svetoslav Kovachev, Lachezar Kotev, Derick, Preslav Bachev, Dominik Yankov, Serkan Yusein, Adama Ardile Traoré, Yanko Georgiev, Dimitar Velkovski and Antonio Vutov at Arda.