Martin Petkov
Bulgaria
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Martin Petkov 2026/2027 season stats
As a striker, Martin Petkov has appeared in 7 First League matches this season, totalling 507 minutes at an average rating of 6.64. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other First League attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.40 | 74 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.36 | 55 |
| Shots | 16 | 2.80 | 80 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 1.10 | 71 |
| Shot accuracy | 38.0% | n/a | 35 |
| Shot conversion | 13.0% | n/a | 53 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 56 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.36 | 92 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.89 | 76 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.89 | 78 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.50 | 31 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 34 |
Martin Petkov has taken 16 shots with 6 on target (38% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 32 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.9 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 80th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Martin Petkov has 0 assists and 3 key passes . Martin Petkov has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 26th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 194 | 34.40 | 90 |
| Accurate passes | 136 | 24.10 | 90 |
| Pass accuracy | 70.0% | n/a | 44 |
| Long balls won | 8 | 1.42 | 87 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Martin Petkov has completed 136 of 194 passes at 70% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 90th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.71 | 38 |
| Dribble attempts | 5 | 0.89 | 29 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 78 |
| Duels won | 43 | 7.63 | 83 |
| Aerials won | 20 | 3.55 | 90 |
| Touches | 330 | 58.60 | 83 |
| Possession lost | 119 | 21.12 | 99 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 1.07 | 60 |
| Dispossessed | 16 | 2.84 | 99 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Martin Petkov completes 4 dribbles at a 80% success rate and wins 43 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 1 | 0.18 | 83 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 0.53 | 44 |
| Clearances | 7 | 1.24 | 90 |
| 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 | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Martin Petkov makes 1 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 7 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 507 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 83rd percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 4 | 0.71 | 34 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.18 | 55 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Fouls per card | 4.00 | n/a | 79 |
| Foul involvements | 10 | 1.78 | 31 |
| 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 |
Martin Petkov has committed 4 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
First LeagueMainly striker (3 appearances), also at attacking midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs attackersStrengths
Weaknesses
Similar players
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Botev Vratsa squad
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37 yrs#9S. Mechev18 yrs#17
M. Petkov24 yrs#79F. Gigov19 yrs#90
V. Naydenov24 yrs#97
P. Borukov26 yrs#99M. Tsonev15 yrs#2A. Kichukov19 yrs#6
R. Tsonev31 yrs#7A. Stoyanov21 yrs#8J. Gallegos
24 yrs#10I. Yurukov26 yrs#12
M. Smolenski23 yrs#24K. Hadji
26 yrs#81
23 yrs
24 yrs
Martin Petkov previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 First League | 31 | 2,216 | 7 | 3 | 26 | 9 | 6.70 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 28 | 1,114 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1.64 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 9 | 354 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2.90 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 26 | 1,810 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 21 | 1,040 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Martin Petkov
First League 2026/2027 season
This season in the First League, Martin Petkov has scored 2 goals across 7 appearances (5 starts), totalling 507 minutes. That works out to 0.4 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Martin Petkov has attempted 16 shots with 6 on target, a 38% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.89 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Martin Petkov has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 4 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (80% success rate). Martin Petkov has contributed 3 key passes and 8 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Martin Petkov has registered 1 tackles (0 won), 3 interceptions, and 7 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 136 from 194 pass attempts, a 70% pass accuracy rate. Martin Petkov has won 43 of 96 total duels.
Discipline
Martin Petkov has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 6.
About Martin Petkov
Martin Petkov is a 24-year-old forward playing for Botev Vratsa in the First League, representing Bulgaria. Martin Petkov is right-footed and wears the number 79 shirt. Born on 15 August 2002.
Most recent appearance
Martin Petkov's most recent match was away at Arda on October 22nd. Botev Vratsa lost 2-0. Martin Petkov played 32 minutes, registering 2 shots with a match rating of 6.47.
Recent matches
- October 22nd2-0 lossatArda(32 mins, rating 6.47)
- May 20th1-0 winvsBotev Plovdiv(90 mins, rating 7.03)
- June 24th5-0 lossatCSKA Sofia(31 mins, rating 5.94)
- January 19th0-3 lossvsSlavia Sofia(90 mins, rating 6.78)
- February 24th2-1 lossatLudogorets(84 mins, rating 6.72)
Next fixture
Martin Petkov 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
Martin Petkov currently plays alongside Marin Orlinov, Filip Gigov, Djordje Jovicic, Radoslav Tsonev, 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, Lyuboslav Stoyanov, Vladislav Naydenov and Kassim Hadji at Botev Vratsa.