Ilian Iliev stats
Bulgaria
Match-by-match stats
I. Iliev
İstanbulsporMidfielderBefore the next match
Muğlaspor v İstanbulspor, Saturday
What Muğlaspor allow right midfielders
Position stats5 appearances at RM against Muğlaspor in their last 20 matches; league average from the 1. Lig.
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Odds OutliersIlian Iliev 2026/2027 season stats
As a right midfielder, Ilian Iliev has appeared in 6 1. Lig matches this season, totalling 250 minutes at an average rating of 6.83. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other 1. Lig midfielders.
Attacking stats
Ilian Iliev has taken 2 shots with 2 on target (100% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 125 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 18th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Ilian Iliev has 0 assists and 4 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 63 minutes. Ilian Iliev has set up 4 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 25th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Ilian Iliev has completed 54 of 68 passes at 79% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 18th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Ilian Iliev completes 5 dribbles at a 71% success rate and wins 18 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (3rd percentile).
Defending stats
Ilian Iliev makes 7 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 2 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 36 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 85th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Ilian Iliev has committed 7 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7 fouls.
Positions played
1. LigMainly right midfielder (1 appearance), also at right winger (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
İstanbulspor squad
Phellipe
22 yrs#7
M. Sol
24 yrs#9B. Ali Nizam26 yrs#11E. Njie
18 yrs#17
M. Fall
34 yrs#27A. Cham20 yrs#30E. Sandıkcı19 yrs#31Ü. Durmuşhan
23 yrs#54
M. Krstovski
28 yrs#77
A. Akman24 yrs#81S. Salih Yavuz20 yrsI. Dayakli
24 yrs#6
V. Temel
23 yrs#8I. Iliev
27 yrs#10
K. Sönmez32 yrs#12E. Mendy19 yrs#15
D. Aydın26 yrs#21
A. Kara33 yrs#34E. Seçgin26 yrs#44Ö. Faruk Duymaz20 yrs#52
E. Sarıalioğlu22 yrs#61Y. Savage19 yrs
28 yrs
23 yrs
29 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 First League | 24 | 1,045 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 5.67 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 16 | 960 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 3 | 6.68 |
 Parva Liga - Play-offs | 1 | 82 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6.50 |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 2 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.37 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 12 | 930 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - |
About Ilian Iliev
1. Lig 2026/2027 season
This season in the 1. Lig, Ilian Iliev has scored 1 goal across 6 appearances (2 starts), totalling 250 minutes. That works out to 0.4 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Ilian Iliev has attempted 2 shots with 2 on target, a 100% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ilian Iliev has created 4 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 5 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (71% success rate). Ilian Iliev has contributed 4 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ilian Iliev has registered 7 tackles (1 won), 1 interceptions, and 2 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 54 from 68 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Ilian Iliev has won 18 of 34 total duels.
Discipline
Ilian Iliev has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 7 fouls and winning 6.
About Ilian Iliev
Ilian Iliev is a 27-year-old midfielder playing for İstanbulspor in the 1. Lig, representing Bulgaria. Ilian Iliev is left-footed and wears the number 10 shirt. Born on 20 August 1999.
Most recent appearance
Ilian Iliev's most recent match was away at Kayserispor on December 29th. İstanbulspor lost 4-0. Ilian Iliev played 24 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.66.
Recent matches
- January 29th0-1 winatManisa FK(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 29th4-0 lossatKayserispor(24 mins, rating 6.66)
- November 17th4-0 lossatBursaspor(14 mins, rating 6.51)
- January 27th1-1 drawvsFatih Karagümrük(14 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.65)
- December 6th3-2 lossatVanspor FK(33 mins, rating 6.75)
Next fixture
Ilian Iliev and İstanbulspor are next in action on March 16th against Hatayspor in the Super Lig. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Hatayspor vs İstanbulspor match preview.
Teammates at İstanbulspor
Ilian Iliev currently plays alongside Özcan Şahan, İsa Doğan, Umut İslamoğlu, Mücahit Serbest, Berk Ali Nizam, Alieu Cham, İzzet Erdal, Mario Krstovski, Vefa Temel, Michael Ologo, Deniz Tuncer, Yakuphan Sarıalioğlu, Kubilay Sönmez, Ömer Faruk Duymaz, Alp Tutar, Aytaç Kara, Ali Akman, Emrecan Uzunhan, Isa Dayakli, Enver Sarıalioğlu, Ilian Iliev, Dijlan Aydın, Muhlis Dağaşan, Soner Salih Yavuz, Yusuf Özer, Yorro Savage, Phellipe, Demeaco Duhaney, Elvin Mendy, Mustafa Sol, Duran Şahin, Essap Njie, Erdem Seçgin, Ünal Durmuşhan, Mamadou Fall, Batuhan Yavuz, Ertuğrul Sandıkcı and Fatih Tultak at İstanbulspor.