Iliya Yurukov stats
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First League
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3.503.80Match-by-match stats
I. Yurukov
Botev VratsaMidfielder
I. Yurukov vs Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
8 games played, 2 more on the benchIliya Yurukov's next match is on Saturday at 14:30 against Lokomotiv Sofia 1929. See how Iliya Yurukov did in earlier matches against Lokomotiv Sofia 1929.
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Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 v Botev Vratsa, SaturdayWhat Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 allow right defensive midfielders
Position stats14 appearances at RCDM against Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 in their last 20 matches; league average from the First League.
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As a left defensive midfielder, Iliya Yurukov has appeared in 11 First League matches this season, totalling 984 minutes at an average rating of 6.71. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other First League midfielders.
Attacking stats
Iliya Yurukov has taken 6 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 164 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 19th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Iliya Yurukov has 0 assists and 3 key passes . Iliya Yurukov has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 28th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Iliya Yurukov has completed 378 of 453 passes at 83% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 74th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Iliya Yurukov completes 1 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 56 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (26th percentile).
Defending stats
Iliya Yurukov makes 0 tackles and 20 interceptions , adding 17 clearances . He is below average defensively, ranking in the 25th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Iliya Yurukov has committed 14 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 14 fouls.
Positions played
First LeagueMainly left defensive midfielder (4 appearances), also at defensive midfielder (3) and right central midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Botev Vratsa squad
D. Genov
37 yrs#9S. Mechev18 yrs#17
M. Petkov24 yrs#79F. Gigov19 yrs#90
V. Naydenov24 yrs#97
P. Borukov26 yrs#99
D. Tchétchao Karo
23 yrsM. Tsonev16 yrs#2A. Kichukov19 yrs#6
R. Tsonev31 yrs#7A. Stoyanov21 yrs#8J. Gallegos
25 yrs#10I. Yurukov27 yrs#12
M. Smolenski23 yrs#24K. Hadji
26 yrs#81
23 yrs
24 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 First League | 29 | 2,259 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 6.45 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 29 | 1,278 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3.81 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 31 | 2,433 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 25 | 1,542 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - |
About Iliya Yurukov
First League 2026/2027 season
This season in the First League, Iliya Yurukov has featured across 11 appearances (11 starts), totalling 984 minutes. Iliya Yurukov has attempted 6 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.12 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Iliya Yurukov has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 1 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (50% success rate). Iliya Yurukov has contributed 3 key passes and 12 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Iliya Yurukov has registered 0 tackles (0 won), 20 interceptions, and 17 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 378 from 453 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Iliya Yurukov has won 56 of 109 total duels.
Discipline
Iliya Yurukov has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 14 fouls and winning 15.
About Iliya Yurukov
Iliya Yurukov is a 27-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 at home against Spartak Varna on August 11th. Botev Vratsa lost 0-1. Iliya Yurukov played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass with a match rating of 7.24.
Recent matches
- August 11th0-1 lossvsSpartak Varna(90 mins, rating 7.24)
- December 31st2-2 drawatDunav 2010(84 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.04)
- December 31st0-0 drawvsLevski Sofia(90 mins, rating 7.55)
- July 2nd2-3 winatSeptemvri Sofia(90 mins, rating 6.6)
- October 22nd2-0 lossatArda(90 mins, rating 6.36)
Next fixture
Iliya Yurukov and Botev Vratsa are next in action on February 10th against Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 in the First League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 vs Botev Vratsa match preview.
Teammates at Botev Vratsa
Iliya Yurukov currently plays alongside Sainey Sanyang, Abdula Kichukov, Djordje Jovicic, Lyubomir Vasilev, David Tchétchao Karo, Lyuboslav Stoyanov, Martin Smolenski, Radoslav Tsonev, Milen Stoev, Preslav Borukov, Aleksandar Buchkov, Antoan Stoyanov, Daniel Genov, Marin Orlinov, Samuil Mechev, José Gallegos, Martin Dimitrov, Martin Achkov, Lazar Boyanov, Martin Petkov, Iliya Yurukov, Miroslav Tsonev, Kassim Hadji, Vladislav Naydenov, Filip Gigov and Ivan Goranov at Botev Vratsa.