Axel Velev
Bulgaria
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Axel Velev 2026/2027 season stats
As a striker, Axel Velev has appeared in 4 First League matches this season, totalling 117 minutes at an average rating of 6.53. 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 | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Shots | 1 | 0.80 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 2 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 18 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 18 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.77 | 69 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Key passes | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 34 |
Axel Velev has taken 1 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 117 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 10th 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 26th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 32 | 24.60 | 67 |
| Accurate passes | 22 | 16.90 | 64 |
| Pass accuracy | 69.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Long balls won | 1 | 0.77 | 60 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.77 | 69 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Axel Velev has completed 22 of 32 passes at 69% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 67th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Dribble attempts | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 8 |
| Duels won | 9 | 6.92 | 69 |
| Aerials won | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Touches | 51 | 39.20 | 53 |
| Possession lost | 18 | 13.85 | 62 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls won | 1 | 0.77 | 31 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.77 | 30 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Axel Velev completes 0 dribbles and wins 9 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (6th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 1 | 0.77 | 69 |
| Clearances | 1 | 0.77 | 63 |
| 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 |
Axel Velev makes 0 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 1 clearances . He is below average defensively, ranking in the 38th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 2 | 1.54 | 81 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.77 | 94 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Fouls per card | 2.00 | n/a | 57 |
| Foul involvements | 3 | 2.31 | 60 |
| 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 |
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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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| 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 4 appearances (1 starts), totalling 117 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 32 pass attempts, a 69% pass accuracy rate. Axel Velev has won 9 of 16 total duels.
Discipline
Axel Velev has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 1.
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 away at Dunav 2010 on September 26th. Lokomotiv Plovdiv lost 1-2. Axel Velev played 18 minutes with a match rating of 6.48.
Recent matches
- August 5th2-0 lossatCSKA 1948 Sofia(0 mins, rating 0)
- August 22nd0-1 lossvsArda(0 mins, rating 0)
- September 26th1-2 lossvsDunav 2010(18 mins, rating 6.48)
- February 4th2-0 lossatLevski Sofia(64 mins, rating 6.58)
- February 22nd1-0 lossatSpartak Varna(25 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.41)
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 Aleksandar Aleksandrov, Miha Trdan, Julien Lamy, Sevi Idriz, Dalil Ali, Enzo Espinoza, Denis Kirashki, Zapro Dinev, Matheus Brito, Todor Pavlov, Axel Velev, Lucas Ryan, Milan Petrovic, Martin Ruskov, Bojan Milosavljevic, Andrei Chindriș, Christ Longville, Petar Zovko, Ryan Leijten, Ivaylo Ivanov, Efe Ali, Parvizdzhon Umarbaev and Adrián Cova at Lokomotiv Plovdiv.