Iliya Yurukov
Bulgaria
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Iliya Yurukov 2026/2027 season stats
As a defensive midfielder, Iliya Yurukov has appeared in 7 First League matches this season, totalling 630 minutes at an average rating of 6.62. 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 | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Shots | 5 | 0.70 | 37 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 15 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 34 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.43 | 65 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.29 | 56 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.14 | 92 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Key passes | 2 | 0.30 | 21 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 40 |
Iliya Yurukov has taken 5 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 126 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 37th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Iliya Yurukov has 0 assists and 2 key passes . Iliya Yurukov has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 35th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 292 | 41.70 | 77 |
| Accurate passes | 246 | 35.10 | 76 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 63 |
| Long balls won | 23 | 3.29 | 88 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.29 | 62 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Iliya Yurukov has completed 246 of 292 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 77th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.14 | 19 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 0.29 | 21 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 35 |
| Duels won | 35 | 5.00 | 40 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 0.29 | 21 |
| Touches | 378 | 54.00 | 65 |
| Possession lost | 58 | 8.29 | 25 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls won | 8 | 1.14 | 51 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 0.71 | 57 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Iliya Yurukov completes 1 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 35 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (21st percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 13 | 1.86 | 86 |
| Clearances | 11 | 1.57 | 77 |
| 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 | 2 | 0.29 | 64 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Iliya Yurukov makes 0 tackles and 13 interceptions , adding 11 clearances . He is below average defensively, ranking in the 28th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 10 | 1.43 | 74 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 23 |
| Foul involvements | 18 | 2.57 | 56 |
| 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 |
Iliya Yurukov has committed 10 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
First LeagueMainly defensive midfielder (2 appearances), also at right central midfielder (2) and left defensive midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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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 | 2,259 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 6.45 |
| 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 2026/2027 season
This season in the First League, Iliya Yurukov has featured across 7 appearances (7 starts), totalling 630 minutes. Iliya Yurukov has attempted 5 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.11 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 2 key passes and 7 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Iliya Yurukov has registered 0 tackles (0 won), 13 interceptions, and 11 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 246 from 292 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Iliya Yurukov has won 35 of 70 total duels.
Discipline
Iliya Yurukov has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 10 fouls and winning 8.
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 Arda on October 22nd. Botev Vratsa lost 2-0. Iliya Yurukov played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 6.36.
Recent matches
- October 22nd2-0 lossatArda(90 mins, rating 6.36)
- May 20th1-0 winvsBotev Plovdiv(90 mins, rating 6.79)
- June 24th5-0 lossatCSKA Sofia(90 mins, rating 6.95)
- January 19th0-3 lossvsSlavia Sofia(90 mins, rating 6.73)
- February 24th2-1 lossatLudogorets(90 mins, rating 6.45)
Next fixture
Iliya Yurukov and Botev Vratsa are next in action on July 2nd against Septemvri Sofia in the First League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Septemvri Sofia vs Botev Vratsa match preview.
Teammates at Botev Vratsa
Iliya Yurukov currently plays alongside Marin Orlinov, Radoslav Tsonev, Filip Gigov, Lyubomir Vasilev, Samuil Mechev, Martin Smolenski, Abdula Kichukov, Martin Dimitrov, Martin Achkov, Sainey Sanyang, José Gallegos, Daniel Genov, Ivan Goranov, Milen Stoev, Preslav Borukov, Lazar Boyanov, Antoan Stoyanov, Aleksandar Buchkov, Iliya Yurukov, Miroslav Tsonev, Martin Petkov, Djordje Jovicic, Lyuboslav Stoyanov, Vladislav Naydenov and Kassim Hadji at Botev Vratsa.