Kristiyan Balov stats
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ForwardKristiyan Balov 2026/2027 season stats
As a left winger, Kristiyan Balov has appeared in 2 UEFA Nations League matches this season, totalling 110 minutes at an average rating of 7.02. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other UEFA Nations League attackers.
Attacking stats
Kristiyan Balov has taken 2 shots with 1 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 55 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.2 expected goals (xG), 0.5 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 21st percentile for shot volume among attackers. Kristiyan Balov has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 110 minutes. Kristiyan Balov has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 22nd percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
Kristiyan Balov has completed 17 of 23 passes at 74% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 30th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
Kristiyan Balov completes 2 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 10 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (8th percentile).
Defending stats
Kristiyan Balov makes 3 tackles and 0 interceptions . That is a tackle roughly every 37 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 88th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
Kristiyan Balov has committed 0 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
UEFA Nations LeagueMainly left winger (1 appearance).
Strengths & weaknesses
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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 country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 First League | 31 | 2,208 | 5 | 5 | 34 | 9 | 6.46 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 20 | 622 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1.62 |
About Kristiyan Balov
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Kristiyan Balov has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 2 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (33% success rate). Kristiyan Balov has contributed 1 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Kristiyan Balov has registered 3 tackles (1 won), 0 interceptions, and 0 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 17 from 23 pass attempts, a 74% pass accuracy rate. Kristiyan Balov has won 10 of 17 total duels.
Discipline
Kristiyan Balov has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 0 fouls and winning 5.
About Kristiyan Balov
Kristiyan Balov is a 20-year-old forward, representing Bulgaria. Kristiyan Balov is right-footed and wears the number 18 shirt. Born on 26 July 2006.
Most recent appearance
Kristiyan Balov's most recent match was away at Lugano on November 3rd. They lost 3-2. Kristiyan Balov played 15 minutes with a match rating of 6.28.
Recent matches
- November 3rd3-2 lossatLugano(15 mins, rating 6.28)
- June 6th0-2 winatLuxembourg(66 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.25)
- November 25th3-0 lossatIceland(0 mins, rating 0)
- April 7th0-0 drawvsEstonia(44 mins, rating 6.78)
- September 26th1-2 lossvsLuxembourg(0 mins, rating 0)