Ilian Iliev
Bulgaria
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Ilian Iliev 2026/2027 season stats
As a right midfielder, Ilian Iliev has appeared in 5 1. Lig matches this season, totalling 226 minutes at an average rating of 6.87. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other 1. Lig midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.40 | 90 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.40 | 79 |
| Shots | 2 | 0.80 | 26 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.80 | 82 |
| Shot accuracy | 100.0% | n/a | 97 |
| Shot conversion | 50.0% | n/a | 98 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 82 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Key passes | 4 | 1.60 | 74 |
| Chances created | 4 | 1.59 | 74 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 26 |
Ilian Iliev has taken 2 shots with 2 on target (100% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 113 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 26th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Ilian Iliev has 0 assists and 4 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 57 minutes. Ilian Iliev has set up 4 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 35th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 63 | 25.10 | 18 |
| Accurate passes | 48 | 19.10 | 17 |
| Pass accuracy | 76.0% | n/a | 16 |
| Long balls won | 3 | 1.19 | 36 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.40 | 57 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Ilian Iliev has completed 48 of 63 passes at 76% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 18th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 1.59 | 92 |
| Dribble attempts | 6 | 2.39 | 70 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 84 |
| Duels won | 16 | 6.37 | 90 |
| Aerials won | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Touches | 110 | 43.80 | 20 |
| Possession lost | 31 | 12.35 | 62 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.40 | 72 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 2.39 | 85 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 1.19 | 69 |
| Turnovers | 7 | 2.79 | 54 |
Ilian Iliev completes 4 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 16 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (6th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 6 | 2.39 | 83 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 1 | 0.40 | 22 |
| Clearances | 2 | 0.80 | 49 |
| 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 | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 49 |
Ilian Iliev makes 6 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 2 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 38 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 83rd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 6 | 2.39 | 90 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.40 | 76 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Fouls per card | 6.00 | n/a | 83 |
| Foul involvements | 12 | 4.78 | 95 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Ilian Iliev has committed 6 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6 fouls.
Positions played
1. LigMainly right midfielder (1 appearance), also at right winger (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 First League | 24 | 1,045 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 5.67 |
| 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 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 2 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.37 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 12 | 930 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Ilian Iliev
1. Lig 2026/2027 season
This season in the 1. Lig, Ilian Iliev has scored 1 goal across 5 appearances (2 starts), totalling 226 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 4 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (67% success rate). Ilian Iliev has contributed 4 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ilian Iliev has registered 6 tackles (0 won), 1 interceptions, and 2 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 48 from 63 pass attempts, a 76% pass accuracy rate. Ilian Iliev has won 16 of 29 total duels.
Discipline
Ilian Iliev has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 6 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 Bursaspor on November 17th. İstanbulspor lost 4-0. Ilian Iliev played 14 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.51.
Recent matches
- 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)
- September 28th2-2 drawvsBodrum FK(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.63)
- May 7th3-0 lossatBandırmaspor(75 mins, rating 6.81)
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 Kubilay Sönmez, Michael Ologo, Mario Krstovski, Soner Salih Yavuz, Yakuphan Sarıalioğlu, Umut İslamoğlu, Phellipe, Berk Ali Nizam, Erdem Seçgin, Mücahit Serbest, Alieu Cham, Duran Şahin, Yorro Savage, Essap Njie, Yusuf Özer, Dijlan Aydın, İzzet Erdal, Abdurrahman Emek, Vefa Temel, Isa Dayakli, Mustafa Sol, Ilian Iliev, Elvin Mendy, Deniz Tuncer, Demeaco Duhaney, Enver Sarıalioğlu, Özcan Şahan, Ömer Faruk Duymaz, İsa Doğan, Muhlis Dağaşan, Alp Tutar, Ali Akman, Ünal Durmuşhan, Fatih Tultak and Ertuğrul Sandıkcı at İstanbulspor.