Bozhidar Katsarov
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Bozhidar Katsarov 2025/2026 season stats
As a center back, Bozhidar Katsarov has appeared in 29 First League matches this season, totalling 2,348 minutes at an average rating of 6.39. 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
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.10 | 82 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.08 | 63 |
| Shots | 10 | 0.40 | 52 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.10 | 43 |
| Shot accuracy | 20.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Shot conversion | 20.0% | n/a | 87 |
| Goals per SoT | 1.00 | n/a | 95 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.04 | 75 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.23 | 63 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.08 | 51 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.04 | 92 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Key passes | 5 | 0.20 | 42 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 36 |
Bozhidar Katsarov has taken 10 shots with 2 on target (20% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 235 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 52nd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Bozhidar Katsarov has 0 assists and 5 key passes . His creative output is below average, ranking in the 34th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1199 | 46.00 | 70 |
| Accurate passes | 1025 | 39.30 | 71 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 67 |
| Long balls won | 75 | 2.87 | 67 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 0.11 | 39 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Bozhidar Katsarov has completed 1025 of 1199 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 70th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.08 | 19 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 0.15 | 21 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 20 |
| Duels won | 135 | 5.17 | 69 |
| Aerials won | 83 | 3.18 | 95 |
| Touches | 1494 | 57.30 | 63 |
| Possession lost | 262 | 10.04 | 50 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Fouls won | 13 | 0.50 | 34 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 0.11 | 41 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Bozhidar Katsarov completes 2 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 135 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 1 | 0.04 | 15 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 67 | 2.57 | 93 |
| Clearances | 101 | 3.87 | 83 |
| 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 | 0.27 | 66 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Bozhidar Katsarov makes 1 tackles and 67 interceptions , adding 101 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 2348 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 15th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 51 | 1.95 | 98 |
| Yellow cards | 9 | 0.34 | 91 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.04 | 90 |
| Fouls per card | 5.10 | n/a | 67 |
| Foul involvements | 64 | 2.45 | 90 |
| 2nd yellows | 1 | 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 |
Bozhidar Katsarov has committed 51 fouls and received 9 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 5.1 fouls.
Positions played
First LeagueMainly center back (9 appearances), also at right center back (9) and central midfielder (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Bozhidar Katsarov previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 First League | 35 | 3,030 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 3.27 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 29 | 2,599 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 4.97 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 29 | 2,427 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 30 | 2,624 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Bozhidar Katsarov
First League 2025/2026 season
This season in the First League, Bozhidar Katsarov has scored 2 goals across 29 appearances (27 starts), totalling 2348 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Bozhidar Katsarov has attempted 10 shots with 2 on target, a 20% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Bozhidar Katsarov has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 2 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (50% success rate). Bozhidar Katsarov has contributed 5 key passes and 7 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Bozhidar Katsarov has registered 1 tackles (0 won), 67 interceptions, and 101 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 1025 from 1199 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Bozhidar Katsarov has won 135 of 343 total duels.
Discipline
Bozhidar Katsarov has received 9 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 51 fouls and winning 13.
About Bozhidar Katsarov
Bozhidar Katsarov is a 32-year-old midfielder playing for Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 in the First League, representing Bulgaria. Bozhidar Katsarov is right-footed and wears the number 44 shirt. Born on 30 December 1993.
Most recent appearance
Bozhidar Katsarov's most recent match was away at Beroe on April 5th. Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 drew 1-1. Bozhidar Katsarov played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 6.49.
Recent matches
- April 5th1-1 drawvsBeroe(90 mins, 1 red card, rating 6.49)
- October 30th2-2 drawatMontana(90 mins, rating 7.21)
- August 4th2-2 drawvsBotev Vratsa(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.72)
- August 22nd0-3 winatDobrudzha 1919(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.9)
- September 8th1-1 drawvsSeptemvri Sofia(90 mins, rating 6.76)
Next fixture
Bozhidar Katsarov and Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 are next in action on November 3rd against Botev Plovdiv in the First League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Botev Plovdiv vs Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 match preview.
Teammates at Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
Bozhidar Katsarov currently plays alongside Martin Velichkov, Bozhidar Katsarov, Kaloyan Kostov, Mark-Emilio Ivanov Papazov, Aleksandar Lyubenov, Kristian Chachev, Mitko Mitkov, Angel Lyaskov, Georgi Minchev, Mohamed Medfai, Ante Aralica, Reyan Daskalov, Krasimir Stanoev, A. Taoui, Nikola Neychev, Erol Dost, Dimitar Kostadinov, Ryan Bidounga and Spas Delev at Lokomotiv Sofia 1929.