Iliya Yurukov
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Iliya Yurukov 2025/2026 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, Iliya Yurukov has appeared in 29 First League matches this season, totalling 2,259 minutes at an average rating of 6.45. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other First League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Shots | 11 | 0.40 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.10 | 15 |
| Shot accuracy | 18.0% | n/a | 20 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 21 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 21 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 0.28 | 30 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.08 | 8 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Key passes | 4 | 0.20 | 9 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 32 |
Iliya Yurukov has taken 11 shots with 2 on target (18% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 205 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 7th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Iliya Yurukov has 0 assists and 4 key passes . His creative output is below average, ranking in the 26th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1080 | 43.00 | 70 |
| Accurate passes | 894 | 35.60 | 75 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.0% | n/a | 68 |
| Long balls won | 58 | 2.31 | 77 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 0.12 | 20 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Iliya Yurukov has completed 894 of 1080 passes at 83% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 70th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.20 | 7 |
| Dribble attempts | 8 | 0.32 | 6 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 20 |
| Duels won | 98 | 3.90 | 14 |
| Aerials won | 11 | 0.44 | 15 |
| Touches | 1385 | 55.20 | 61 |
| Possession lost | 215 | 8.57 | 17 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls won | 24 | 0.96 | 42 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.16 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Iliya Yurukov completes 5 dribbles at a 63% success rate and wins 98 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (15th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 9 | 0.36 | 63 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 48 | 1.91 | 78 |
| Clearances | 37 | 1.47 | 82 |
| 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 | 1 | 0.04 | 9 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Iliya Yurukov makes 9 tackles and 48 interceptions , adding 37 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 251 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 63rd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 37 | 1.47 | 58 |
| Yellow cards | 6 | 0.24 | 53 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Fouls per card | 6.17 | n/a | 64 |
| Foul involvements | 61 | 2.43 | 47 |
| 2nd yellows | 2 | 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 |
Iliya Yurukov has committed 37 fouls and received 6 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6.2 fouls.
Positions played
First LeagueMainly right defensive midfielder (11 appearances), also at left central midfielder (5) and defensive midfielder (4).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Iliya Yurukov previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 First League | 29 | 1,278 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3.81 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 31 | 2,433 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 25 | 1,542 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Iliya Yurukov
First League 2025/2026 season
This season in the First League, Iliya Yurukov has featured across 29 appearances (26 starts), totalling 2259 minutes. Iliya Yurukov has attempted 11 shots with 2 on target, a 18% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Iliya Yurukov has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 5 successful dribbles from 8 attempts (63% success rate). Iliya Yurukov has contributed 4 key passes and 8 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Iliya Yurukov has registered 9 tackles (0 won), 48 interceptions, and 37 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 894 from 1080 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Iliya Yurukov has won 98 of 320 total duels.
Discipline
Iliya Yurukov has received 6 yellow cards this season, committing 37 fouls and winning 24.
About Iliya Yurukov
Iliya Yurukov is a 26-year-old midfielder playing for Botev Vratsa in the First League, representing Bulgaria. Iliya Yurukov is right-footed and wears the number 12 shirt. Born on 22 September 1999.
Most recent appearance
Iliya Yurukov's most recent match was away at Beroe on November 28th. Botev Vratsa won 3-0. Iliya Yurukov played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 6.86.
Recent matches
- November 28th3-0 winvsBeroe(90 mins, rating 6.86)
- February 16th1-2 winatDobrudzha 1919(90 mins, rating 6.49)
- December 22nd1-0 winvsMontana(69 mins, rating 6.76)
- November 28th1-1 drawvsSeptemvri Sofia(29 mins, rating 6.44)
- August 4th2-2 drawatLokomotiv Sofia 1929(90 mins, rating 6.42)
Next fixture
Iliya Yurukov and Botev Vratsa are next in action on November 16th against Cherno More 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 Botev Vratsa
Iliya Yurukov currently plays alongside Marin Orlinov, Daniel Genov, Đorđe Jovičić, Martin Petkov, Samuil Mechev, Preslav Borukov, Sainey Sanyang, Antoan Stoyanov, José Gallegos, Kassim Hadji, Vladislav Naydenov, Martin Achkov, Ivan Goranov, Iliya Yurukov, Milen Stoev, Lyubomir Vasilev and Martin Smolenski at Botev Vratsa.