Nikola Neychev
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Nikola Neychev 2025/2026 season stats
As a left center back, Nikola Neychev has appeared in 16 First League matches this season, totalling 1,234 minutes at an average rating of 6.03. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other First League defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 82 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.07 | 55 |
| Shots | 8 | 0.60 | 75 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.20 | 74 |
| Shot accuracy | 38.0% | n/a | 71 |
| Shot conversion | 13.0% | n/a | 75 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 72 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.29 | 77 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.07 | 46 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Key passes | 2 | 0.10 | 25 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 36 |
Nikola Neychev has taken 8 shots with 3 on target (38% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 154 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 75th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Nikola Neychev has 0 assists and 2 key passes . His creative output is below average, ranking in the 34th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 701 | 51.10 | 81 |
| Accurate passes | 589 | 43.00 | 79 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 60 |
| Long balls won | 36 | 2.63 | 59 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.15 | 43 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Nikola Neychev has completed 589 of 701 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 81st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 7 | 0.51 | 59 |
| Dribble attempts | 11 | 0.80 | 60 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 33 |
| Duels won | 56 | 4.08 | 38 |
| Aerials won | 18 | 1.31 | 41 |
| Touches | 941 | 68.60 | 85 |
| Possession lost | 131 | 9.55 | 46 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Fouls won | 7 | 0.51 | 36 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.07 | 35 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Nikola Neychev completes 7 dribbles at a 64% success rate and wins 56 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 5 | 0.36 | 69 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 28 | 2.04 | 69 |
| Clearances | 35 | 2.55 | 46 |
| 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 | 9 | 0.66 | 98 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Nikola Neychev makes 5 tackles and 28 interceptions , adding 35 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 247 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 69th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 20 | 1.46 | 92 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.07 | 18 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Fouls per card | 20.00 | n/a | 99 |
| Foul involvements | 27 | 1.97 | 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Nikola Neychev has committed 20 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 20 fouls.
Positions played
First LeagueMainly left center back (13 appearances), also at left back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Nikola Neychev previous seasons
Per season, all competitionsAbout Nikola Neychev
First League 2025/2026 season
This season in the First League, Nikola Neychev has scored 1 goal across 16 appearances (14 starts), totalling 1234 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Nikola Neychev has attempted 8 shots with 3 on target, a 38% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nikola Neychev has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 7 successful dribbles from 11 attempts (64% success rate). Nikola Neychev has contributed 2 key passes and 8 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nikola Neychev has registered 5 tackles (0 won), 28 interceptions, and 35 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 589 from 701 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Nikola Neychev has won 56 of 140 total duels.
Discipline
Nikola Neychev has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 20 fouls and winning 7.
About Nikola Neychev
Nikola Neychev is a 21-year-old defender playing for Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 in the First League, representing Bulgaria. Nikola Neychev is right-footed and wears the number 42 shirt. Born on 22 July 2004.
Most recent appearance
Nikola Neychev's most recent match was away at Spartak Varna on November 28th. Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 lost 3-0. Nikola Neychev played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 6.45.
Recent matches
- November 28th3-0 lossatSpartak Varna(90 mins, rating 6.45)
- February 16th2-0 winvsSlavia Sofia(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.51)
- April 5th1-1 drawvsBeroe(3 mins, rating 0)
- October 30th2-2 drawatMontana(0 mins, rating 0)
- August 4th2-2 drawvsBotev Vratsa(46 mins, rating 6.21)
Next fixture
Nikola Neychev and Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 are next in action on November 3rd against Botev Plovdiv in the First League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Botev Plovdiv vs Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 match preview.
Teammates at Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
Nikola Neychev currently plays alongside Martin Velichkov, Bozhidar Katsarov, Kaloyan Kostov, Mark-Emilio Ivanov Papazov, Aleksandar Lyubenov, Kristian Chachev, Mitko Mitkov, Angel Lyaskov, Georgi Minchev, Mohamed Medfai, Ante Aralica, Reyan Daskalov, Krasimir Stanoev, A. Taoui, Nikola Neychev, Erol Dost, Dimitar Kostadinov, Ryan Bidounga and Spas Delev at Lokomotiv Sofia 1929.