Axel Velev
BulgariaPlayer traits
Match-by-match stats
Axel Velev 2025/2026 season stats
As a striker, Axel Velev has appeared in 15 First League matches this season, totalling 198 minutes at an average rating of 2.98. 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 | 8 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Shots | 2 | 0.90 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 2 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 7 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 7 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.91 | 92 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.50 | 26 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 22 |
Axel Velev has taken 2 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 99 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 9th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Axel Velev has 0 assists and 1 key passes . His creative output is below average, ranking in the 17th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 65 | 29.50 | 83 |
| Accurate passes | 46 | 20.90 | 78 |
| Pass accuracy | 71.0% | n/a | 32 |
| Long balls won | 2 | 0.91 | 80 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.45 | 55 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Axel Velev has completed 46 of 65 passes at 71% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 83rd percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.91 | 30 |
| Dribble attempts | 3 | 1.36 | 30 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 33 |
| Duels won | 9 | 4.09 | 9 |
| Aerials won | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Touches | 96 | 43.60 | 57 |
| Possession lost | 29 | 13.18 | 67 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Fouls won | 3 | 1.36 | 59 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.91 | 19 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Axel Velev completes 2 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 9 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (2nd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Clearances | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| 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 | 3 | 1.36 | 99 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Axel Velev makes 0 tackles and 0 interceptions . He is below average defensively, ranking in the 17th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 1.36 | 58 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.45 | 82 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 8 |
| Foul involvements | 6 | 2.73 | 57 |
| 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 3 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
First LeagueMainly striker (1 appearance).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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24 yrsAxel Velev previous seasons
Per season, all competitionsAbout Axel Velev
First League 2025/2026 season
This season in the First League, Axel Velev has featured across 15 appearances (1 starts), totalling 198 minutes. Axel Velev has attempted 2 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Axel Velev has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 2 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (67% success rate). Axel Velev has contributed 1 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Axel Velev has registered 0 tackles (0 won), 0 interceptions, and 0 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 46 from 65 pass attempts, a 71% pass accuracy rate. Axel Velev has won 9 of 39 total duels.
Discipline
Axel Velev has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 3.
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 Ludogorets on May 4th. Lokomotiv Plovdiv lost 1-0. Axel Velev played 10 minutes with a match rating of 6.5.
Recent matches
- May 4th1-0 lossatLudogorets(10 mins, rating 6.5)
- March 9th0-0 drawatLudogorets(0 mins, rating 0)
- February 3rd2-1 winvsBotev Plovdiv(3 mins, rating 0)
- August 5th4-0 lossatArda(33 mins, rating 6.43)
- July 2nd2-0 lossatCherno More(11 mins, rating 6.17)
Next fixture
Axel Velev and Lokomotiv Plovdiv are next in action on March 29th against Septemvri Sofia in the First League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Septemvri Sofia match preview.
Teammates at Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Axel Velev currently plays alongside Andrei Chindriș, Cătălin Itu, Martin Ruskov, Parvizdzhon Umarbaev, Francisco Politino, Axel Velev, Bojan Milosavljevic, Petar Zovko, Aleksandar Aleksandrov, Todor Pavlov, Adrián Cova, Sevi Idriz, Enzo Espinoza, Ivaylo Ivanov, Zapro Dinev, Mariyan Vangelov, Miha Trdan, Martin Atanasov, Lucas Ryan, Christ Longville, Efe Ali and Julien Lamy at Lokomotiv Plovdiv.