Axel Velev stats
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First League
2.383.00
3.20Match-by-match stats
A. Velev
Lokomotiv PlovdivForwardBefore the next match
Lokomotiv Plovdiv v Slavia Sofia, Mon 26 Oct
What Slavia Sofia allow strikers
Position stats15 appearances at ST against Slavia Sofia in their last 20 matches; league average from the First League.
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Odds OutliersAxel Velev 2026/2027 season stats
As a striker, Axel Velev has appeared in 5 First League matches this season, totalling 118 minutes at an average rating of 5.22. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other First League attackers.
Attacking stats
Axel Velev has taken 1 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 118 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 6th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Axel Velev has 0 assists and 0 key passes . Axel Velev has set up 0 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 22nd percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
Axel Velev has completed 22 of 33 passes at 67% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 72nd percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
Axel Velev completes 0 dribbles and wins 11 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (1st percentile).
Defending stats
Axel Velev makes 0 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 1 clearances . He is below average defensively, ranking in the 30th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
Axel Velev has committed 2 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2 fouls.
Positions played
First LeagueMainly striker (1 appearance).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Lokomotiv Plovdiv squad
S. Idriz
18 yrs#7A. Velev19 yrs#9A. Fase
26 yrs#17J. Burban
26 yrs#19C. Longville
20 yrs#29
J. Lamy26 yrs#99
M. Trdan
21 yrs#6Y. Iliev21 yrs#10R. Leijten23 yrs#11E. Ali23 yrs#12I. Ivanov24 yrs#22A. Aleksandrov19 yrs#30
P. Umarbaev
31 yrs#39
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Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 First League | 15 | 198 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2.98 |
About Axel Velev
First League 2026/2027 season
This season in the First League, Axel Velev has featured across 5 appearances (1 starts), totalling 118 minutes. Axel Velev has attempted 1 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Axel Velev has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Axel Velev has registered 0 tackles (0 won), 1 interceptions, and 1 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 22 from 33 pass attempts, a 67% pass accuracy rate. Axel Velev has won 11 of 18 total duels.
Discipline
Axel Velev has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 2.
About Axel Velev
Axel Velev is a 19-year-old forward playing for Lokomotiv Plovdiv in the First League, representing Bulgaria. Axel Velev is right-footed and wears the number 9 shirt. Born on 26 January 2007.
Most recent appearance
Axel Velev's most recent match was at home against Cherno More on December 23rd. Lokomotiv Plovdiv won 1-0. Axel Velev played 1 minutes with a match rating of 0.
Recent matches
- November 23rd1-1 drawatLokomotiv Sofia 1929(0 mins, rating 0)
- March 1st1-1 drawvsCSKA Sofia(0 mins, rating 0)
- April 25th2-0 lossatBotev Plovdiv(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 23rd1-0 winvsCherno More(1 mins, rating 0)
- August 5th2-0 lossatCSKA 1948 Sofia(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Axel Velev and Lokomotiv Plovdiv are next in action on August 5th against Botev Plovdiv in the First League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Botev Plovdiv match preview.
Teammates at Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Axel Velev currently plays alongside Matheus Brito, Adrián Cova, Denis Kirashki, Ivaylo Ivanov, Petar Zovko, Miha Trdan, Enzo Espinoza, Martin Ruskov, Yulian Iliev, Milan Petrovic, Julien Lamy, Anton Fase, Efe Ali, Ryan Leijten, Dalil Ali, Christ Longville, Axel Velev, Aleksandar Aleksandrov, Andrei Chindriș, Lucas Ryan, Sevi Idriz, Bojan Milosavljevic, Parvizdzhon Umarbaev, Todor Pavlov and Junior Burban at Lokomotiv Plovdiv.