Efe Ali stats
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First League
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E. Ali
Lokomotiv PlovdivMidfielder
E. Ali vs Slavia Sofia
6 games played, 1 more on the benchEfe Ali's next match is on Mon 26 Oct at 15:00 against Slavia Sofia. See how Efe Ali did in earlier matches against Slavia Sofia.
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LOKvSLA
Mon 26 Oct 15:00Mon 15:00Before the next match
Lokomotiv Plovdiv v Slavia Sofia, Mon 26 OctWhat Slavia Sofia allow left defensive midfielders
Position stats8 appearances at LCDM against Slavia Sofia in their last 20 matches; league average from the First League.
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Odds OutliersEfe Ali 2026/2027 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, Efe Ali has appeared in 11 First League matches this season, totalling 870 minutes at an average rating of 6.40. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other First League midfielders.
Attacking stats
Efe Ali has taken 3 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 290 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 9th 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 28th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Efe Ali has completed 215 of 280 passes at 77% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 30th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Efe Ali completes 8 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 57 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (34th percentile).
Defending stats
Efe Ali makes 1 tackles and 10 interceptions , adding 9 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 870 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 59th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Efe Ali has committed 16 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.3 fouls.
Positions played
First LeagueMainly left defensive midfielder (7 appearances), also at left central midfielder (2) and defensive midfielder (1).
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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24 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 First League | 30 | 2,386 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 5 | 6.27 |
2024/2025
| 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 | - |
2023/2024
| 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 11 appearances (11 starts), totalling 870 minutes. Efe Ali has attempted 3 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 8 successful dribbles from 8 attempts (100% success rate). Efe Ali has contributed 3 key passes and 7 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Efe Ali has registered 1 tackles (0 won), 10 interceptions, and 9 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 215 from 280 pass attempts, a 77% pass accuracy rate. Efe Ali has won 57 of 115 total duels.
Discipline
Efe Ali has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 16 fouls and winning 10.
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 Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 on November 23rd. Lokomotiv Plovdiv drew 1-1. Efe Ali played 45 minutes with a match rating of 6.15.
Recent matches
- November 23rd1-1 drawatLokomotiv Sofia 1929(45 mins, rating 6.15)
- March 1st1-1 drawvsCSKA Sofia(75 mins, rating 6.84)
- April 25th2-0 lossatBotev Plovdiv(69 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.21)
- December 23rd1-0 winvsCherno More(90 mins, rating 6.95)
- August 5th2-0 lossatCSKA 1948 Sofia(90 mins, rating 6.11)
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 Miha Trdan, Enzo Espinoza, Matheus Brito, Adrián Cova, Ivaylo Ivanov, Denis Kirashki, Petar Zovko, 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.