Lachezar Kotev
Bulgaria
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Lachezar Kotev 2026/2027 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, Lachezar Kotev has appeared in 7 First League matches this season, totalling 630 minutes at an average rating of 6.78. 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 | 2 | 0.30 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 31 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 78 |
| 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 | 1 | 0.14 | 33 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.40 | 30 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 40 |
Lachezar Kotev has taken 2 shots with 1 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 315 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 15th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Lachezar Kotev has 0 assists and 3 key passes . Lachezar Kotev has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 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 | 407 | 58.10 | 94 |
| Accurate passes | 352 | 50.30 | 94 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.0% | n/a | 77 |
| Long balls won | 17 | 2.43 | 77 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 5 | 0.71 | 88 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Lachezar Kotev has completed 352 of 407 passes at 86% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 94th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.71 | 65 |
| Dribble attempts | 8 | 1.14 | 66 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 57 |
| Duels won | 41 | 5.86 | 65 |
| Aerials won | 6 | 0.86 | 55 |
| Touches | 504 | 72.00 | 90 |
| Possession lost | 77 | 11.00 | 70 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls won | 12 | 1.71 | 68 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.57 | 43 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Lachezar Kotev completes 5 dribbles at a 63% success rate and wins 41 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 5 | 0.71 | 28 |
| Clearances | 8 | 1.14 | 48 |
| 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 |
Lachezar Kotev makes 0 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 8 clearances . He is below average defensively, ranking in the 28th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 0.43 | 5 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.14 | 46 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Fouls per card | 3.00 | n/a | 74 |
| Foul involvements | 15 | 2.14 | 41 |
| 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 |
Lachezar Kotev has committed 3 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
First LeagueMainly right defensive midfielder (5 appearances), also at right central midfielder (1) and left defensive midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Lachezar Kotev previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 First League | 34 | 2,873 | 0 | 4 | 31 | 15 | 6.56 |
 Europa Conference League | 6 | 570 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6.66 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 29 | 2,402 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 3.49 |
 Parva Liga - Play-offs | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.33 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 36 | 2,947 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 20 | 4.79 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 17 | 1,468 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 23 | 1,887 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Europa Conference League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Lachezar Kotev
First League 2026/2027 season
This season in the First League, Lachezar Kotev has featured across 7 appearances (7 starts), totalling 630 minutes. Lachezar Kotev has attempted 2 shots with 1 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.02 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Lachezar Kotev has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 5 successful dribbles from 8 attempts (63% success rate). Lachezar Kotev has contributed 3 key passes and 8 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Lachezar Kotev has registered 0 tackles (0 won), 5 interceptions, and 8 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 352 from 407 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Lachezar Kotev has won 41 of 69 total duels.
Discipline
Lachezar Kotev has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 12.
About Lachezar Kotev
Lachezar Kotev is a 28-year-old midfielder playing for Arda in the First League, representing Bulgaria. Lachezar Kotev is right-footed and wears the number 80 shirt. Born on 5 January 1998.
Most recent appearance
Lachezar Kotev's most recent match was away at Botev Vratsa on October 22nd. Arda won 2-0. Lachezar Kotev played 90 minutes with a match rating of 6.43.
Recent matches
- October 22nd2-0 winvsBotev Vratsa(90 mins, rating 6.43)
- August 22nd0-1 winatLokomotiv Plovdiv(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7)
- June 22nd3-1 winvsLokomotiv Sofia 1929(90 mins, rating 6.66)
- October 31st0-2 winatDunav 2010(90 mins, rating 7.13)
- December 6th2-1 lossatCSKA 1948 Sofia(90 mins, rating 7.39)
Next fixture
Lachezar Kotev 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
Lachezar Kotev currently plays alongside Mesut Yusuf, Atanas Kabov, Stanislav Ivanov, Birsent Karagaren, Simeon Vasilev, Anatoli Gospodinov, Viktor Popov, Vyacheslav Velev, Viktor Lyubenov, 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.