Efe Ali
Bulgaria
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Efe Ali 2026/2027 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, Efe Ali has appeared in 7 First League matches this season, totalling 591 minutes at an average rating of 6.33. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other First League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Shots | 2 | 0.30 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 15 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 34 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.30 | 93 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.30 | 51 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.50 | 38 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.15 | 82 |
Efe Ali has taken 2 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 296 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 15th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Efe Ali has 0 assists and 3 key passes , creating 1 big chances . Efe Ali has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 36th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 189 | 28.80 | 32 |
| Accurate passes | 145 | 22.10 | 32 |
| Pass accuracy | 77.0% | n/a | 25 |
| Long balls won | 10 | 1.52 | 53 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.30 | 65 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Efe Ali has completed 145 of 189 passes at 77% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 32nd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.76 | 72 |
| Dribble attempts | 5 | 0.76 | 48 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 89 |
| Duels won | 36 | 5.48 | 52 |
| Aerials won | 4 | 0.61 | 36 |
| Touches | 267 | 40.70 | 26 |
| Possession lost | 61 | 9.29 | 35 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls won | 9 | 1.37 | 59 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.61 | 51 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Efe Ali completes 5 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 36 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (36th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 6 | 0.91 | 52 |
| Clearances | 4 | 0.61 | 26 |
| 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 | 4 | 0.61 | 86 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Efe Ali makes 0 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 4 clearances . He is below average defensively, ranking in the 28th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 10 | 1.52 | 77 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.30 | 71 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Fouls per card | 5.00 | n/a | 84 |
| Foul involvements | 19 | 2.89 | 71 |
| 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 |
Efe Ali has committed 10 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
First LeagueMainly left defensive midfielder (5 appearances), also at defensive midfielder (1) and left center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Efe Ali previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 First League | 30 | 2,386 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 5 | 6.27 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 18 | 917 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2.20 |
 Parva Liga - Play-offs | 1 | 82 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 21 | 1,152 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 4.05 |
About Efe Ali
First League 2026/2027 season
This season in the First League, Efe Ali has featured across 7 appearances (7 starts), totalling 591 minutes. Efe Ali has attempted 2 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.05 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Efe Ali has created 0 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 5 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (100% success rate). Efe Ali has contributed 3 key passes and 5 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Efe Ali has registered 0 tackles (0 won), 6 interceptions, and 4 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 145 from 189 pass attempts, a 77% pass accuracy rate. Efe Ali has won 36 of 78 total duels.
Discipline
Efe Ali has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 10 fouls and winning 9.
About Efe Ali
Efe Ali is a 23-year-old midfielder playing for Lokomotiv Plovdiv in the First League, representing Bulgaria. Efe Ali is right-footed and wears the number 12 shirt. Born on 3 January 2003.
Most recent appearance
Efe Ali's most recent match was away at CSKA 1948 Sofia on August 5th. Lokomotiv Plovdiv lost 2-0. Efe Ali played 90 minutes with a match rating of 6.11.
Recent matches
- August 5th2-0 lossatCSKA 1948 Sofia(90 mins, rating 6.11)
- August 22nd0-1 lossvsArda(69 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 5.52)
- September 26th1-2 lossvsDunav 2010(72 mins, rating 6.46)
- February 4th2-0 lossatLevski Sofia(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.46)
- February 22nd1-0 lossatSpartak Varna(90 mins, rating 7.36)
Next fixture
Efe Ali 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
Efe Ali currently plays alongside Aleksandar Aleksandrov, Anton Fase, Miha Trdan, Sevi Idriz, Dalil Ali, Enzo Espinoza, Efe Ali, Denis Kirashki, Zapro Dinev, Matheus Brito, Todor Pavlov, Axel Velev, Lucas Ryan, Milan Petrovic, Martin Ruskov, Bojan Milosavljevic, Andrei Chindriș, Christ Longville, Julien Lamy, Petar Zovko, Ryan Leijten, Ivaylo Ivanov, Parvizdzhon Umarbaev and Adrián Cova at Lokomotiv Plovdiv.