Martin Petkov stats
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First League
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M. Petkov
Botev VratsaForward
M. Petkov vs Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
6 games playedMartin Petkov's next match is on Saturday at 14:30 against Lokomotiv Sofia 1929. See how Martin Petkov did in earlier matches against Lokomotiv Sofia 1929.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Oct 16, 2021 |
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Saturday 14:30Sat 14:30Before the next match
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 v Botev Vratsa, SaturdayWhat Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 allow strikers
Position stats18 appearances at ST against Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 in their last 20 matches; league average from the First League.
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Odds OutliersMartin Petkov 2026/2027 season stats
As a striker, Martin Petkov has appeared in 11 First League matches this season, totalling 850 minutes at an average rating of 6.73. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other First League attackers.
Attacking stats
Martin Petkov has taken 28 shots with 9 on target (32% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 30 minutes. Those shots are worth 3.1 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 1 assist and 7 key passes , creating 1 big chances . Martin Petkov has set up 8 shots for teammates, worth 0.5 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 51st percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
Martin Petkov has completed 192 of 271 passes at 71% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 82nd percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
Martin Petkov completes 7 dribbles at a 88% success rate and wins 67 duels .
Defending stats
Martin Petkov makes 1 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 9 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 850 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 63rd percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
Martin Petkov has committed 9 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.5 fouls.
Positions played
First LeagueMainly striker (6 appearances), also at attacking midfielder (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Botev Vratsa squad
D. Genov
37 yrs#9S. Mechev18 yrs#17M. 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 | 31 | 2,216 | 7 | 3 | 26 | 9 | 6.70 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 28 | 1,114 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1.64 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 9 | 354 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2.90 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 26 | 1,810 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | - |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 21 | 1,040 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - |
About Martin Petkov
First League 2026/2027 season
This season in the First League, Martin Petkov has scored 2 goals and 1 assist across 11 appearances (9 starts), totalling 850 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Martin Petkov has attempted 28 shots with 9 on target, a 32% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 3.13 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Martin Petkov has created 0 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 7 successful dribbles from 8 attempts (88% success rate). Martin Petkov has contributed 7 key passes and 10 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Martin Petkov has registered 1 tackles (0 won), 4 interceptions, and 9 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 192 from 271 pass attempts, a 71% pass accuracy rate. Martin Petkov has won 67 of 153 total duels.
Discipline
Martin Petkov has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 9 fouls and winning 14.
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 at home against Spartak Varna on August 11th. Botev Vratsa lost 0-1. Martin Petkov played 90 minutes, registering 7 shots, 1 key pass with a match rating of 7.3.
Recent matches
- August 11th0-1 lossvsSpartak Varna(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.3)
- December 31st2-2 drawatDunav 2010(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.13)
- December 31st0-0 drawvsLevski Sofia(73 mins, rating 6.57)
- July 2nd2-3 winatSeptemvri Sofia(90 mins, rating 6.58)
- October 22nd2-0 lossatArda(32 mins, rating 6.47)
Next fixture
Martin Petkov 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
Martin Petkov currently plays alongside Sainey Sanyang, Abdula Kichukov, Djordje Jovicic, Radoslav Tsonev, David Tchétchao Karo, Lyuboslav Stoyanov, Martin Smolenski, Lyubomir Vasilev, 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.