Emil Tsenov stats
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DefenderEmil Tsenov 2026/2027 season stats
As a left center back, Emil Tsenov has appeared in 3 UEFA Nations League matches this season, totalling 193 minutes at an average rating of 6.71. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other UEFA Nations League defenders.
Attacking stats
Emil Tsenov has taken 4 shots with 1 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 48 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 96th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Emil Tsenov has 1 assist and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 97 minutes. Emil Tsenov has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 98th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Emil Tsenov has completed 58 of 68 passes at 85% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 7th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Emil Tsenov completes 1 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 7 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (14th percentile).
Defending stats
Emil Tsenov makes 3 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 2 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 64 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 48th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Emil Tsenov has committed 2 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2 fouls.
Positions played
UEFA Nations LeagueMainly left center back (1 appearance), also at right central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Bulgaria squad
A. Iliev32 yrs#9
V. Nikolov25 yrs#10Z. Dimitrov28 yrs#10
G. Rusev28 yrs#11
M. Minchev25 yrs#17K. Balov20 yrs#18
L. Petkov25 yrs#25
M. Petkov23 yrs#88
S. Ivanov27 yrs#91
A. Kraev27 yrs#6
B. Tsonev31 yrs#10A. Chandarov27 yrs#10
Y. Stoyanov25 yrs#27
P. Panayotov21 yrs#30
I. Gruev26 yrs#44
K. Stoyanov23 yrs#71
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 3 | 178 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.34 |
 WC Qualification Europe | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.80 |
2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 First League | 7 | 630 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.29 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 31 | 2,577 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 3.95 |
 Europa Conference League | 3 | 257 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 29 | 1,912 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 4.02 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 6 | 318 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
About Emil Tsenov
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Emil Tsenov has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 1 attempts (100% success rate). Emil Tsenov has contributed 2 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Emil Tsenov has registered 3 tackles (2 won), 2 interceptions, and 2 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 58 from 68 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Emil Tsenov has won 7 of 14 total duels.
Discipline
Emil Tsenov has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 2.
About Emil Tsenov
Emil Tsenov is a 24-year-old defender, representing Bulgaria. Emil Tsenov is left-footed and wears the number 6 shirt. Born on 26 April 2002.
Most recent appearance
Emil Tsenov's most recent match was away at Luxembourg on June 6th for Bulgaria. Bulgaria won 0-2. Emil Tsenov played 90 minutes, registering 1 assist, 1 key pass, 3 tackles with a match rating of 7.1.
Recent matches
- June 6th0-2 winatLuxembourg(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.1)
- November 25th3-0 lossatIceland(35 mins, rating 6.4)
- April 7th0-0 drawvsEstonia(0 mins, rating 0)
- September 26th1-2 lossvsLuxembourg(68 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.63)
- June 19th2-2 drawatMoldova(0 mins, rating 6.05)