Lachezar Kotev stats
Bulgaria
Match-by-match stats
L. Kotev
ArdaMidfielder
L. Kotev vs Levski Sofia
10 games playedLachezar Kotev's next match is on Tue 27 Oct at 17:30 against Levski Sofia. See how Lachezar Kotev did in earlier matches against Levski Sofia.
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ARDAvLEV
Tue 27 Oct 17:30Tue 17:30Before the next match
Arda v Levski Sofia, Tue 27 OctWhat Levski Sofia allow right defensive midfielders
Position stats6 appearances at RCDM against Levski Sofia in their last 20 matches; league average from the First League.
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Odds OutliersLachezar Kotev 2026/2027 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, Lachezar Kotev has appeared in 11 First League matches this season, totalling 990 minutes at an average rating of 6.58. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other First League midfielders.
Attacking stats
Lachezar Kotev has taken 7 shots with 1 on target (14% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 141 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.3 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 23rd 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 28th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Lachezar Kotev has completed 477 of 568 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 6 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 84th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Lachezar Kotev completes 5 dribbles at a 56% success rate and wins 64 duels .
Defending stats
Lachezar Kotev makes 0 tackles and 11 interceptions , adding 10 clearances . He is below average defensively, ranking in the 25th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Lachezar Kotev has committed 8 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
First LeagueMainly right defensive midfielder (7 appearances), also at right central midfielder (2) and left defensive midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
Arda squad
G. Nikolov
24 yrs#9S. Kovachev28 yrs#10
A. Kabov27 yrs#11
P. Bachev20 yrs#16N. Makni
25 yrs#70
S. Ivanov27 yrs#91B. Karagaren33 yrs#99D. Idowu
26 yrs#4D. Yankov26 yrs#8S. Yusein30 yrs#20B. Akıncı18 yrs#26
A. Vutov30 yrs#39L. Kotev28 yrs#80
24 yrs
26 yrs
26 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| 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 |
2024/2025
| 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 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 36 | 2,947 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 20 | 4.79 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 17 | 1,468 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | - |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 23 | 1,887 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| Europa Conference League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
About Lachezar Kotev
First League 2026/2027 season
This season in the First League, Lachezar Kotev has featured across 11 appearances (11 starts), totalling 990 minutes. Lachezar Kotev has attempted 7 shots with 1 on target, a 14% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.30 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 9 attempts (56% success rate). Lachezar Kotev has contributed 3 key passes and 10 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Lachezar Kotev has registered 0 tackles (0 won), 11 interceptions, and 10 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 477 from 568 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Lachezar Kotev has won 64 of 111 total duels.
Discipline
Lachezar Kotev has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 18.
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 Ludogorets on August 28th. Arda lost 5-0. Lachezar Kotev played 90 minutes with a match rating of 6.24.
Recent matches
- August 28th5-0 lossatLudogorets(90 mins, rating 6.24)
- July 27th1-1 drawvsCherno More(90 mins, rating 6.74)
- August 29th4-1 lossatCSKA Sofia(90 mins, rating 6.05)
- October 4th2-3 lossvsBotev Plovdiv(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 5.89)
- October 22nd2-0 winvsBotev Vratsa(90 mins, rating 6.43)
Next fixture
Lachezar Kotev and Arda are next in action on October 13th against Levski Sofia in the First League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Arda vs Levski Sofia match preview.
Teammates at Arda
Lachezar Kotev currently plays alongside Viktor Popov, Lachezar Kotev, Vyacheslav Velev, Stanislav Ivanov, Viktor Lyubenov, Mesut Yusuf, Derick, Birsent Karagaren, Martin Paskalev, David Idowu, Georgi Nikolov, Anatoli Gospodinov, Svetoslav Kovachev, Burak Akıncı, Nabil Makni, Preslav Bachev, Atanas Kabov, Dominik Yankov, Simeon Vasilev, Serkan Yusein, Yanko Georgiev, Adama Ardile Traoré, Dimitar Velkovski and Antonio Vutov at Arda.