Bogdan Kostov
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Bogdan Kostov 2025/2026 season stats
As a right back, Bogdan Kostov has appeared in 34 First League matches this season, totalling 2,786 minutes at an average rating of 6.37. 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 | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.03 | 39 |
| Shots | 11 | 0.40 | 52 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.10 | 43 |
| Shot accuracy | 36.0% | n/a | 70 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 29 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 29 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.16 | 44 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.06 | 41 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.00 | 34 |
| Key passes | 19 | 0.60 | 76 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.03 | 75 |
Bogdan Kostov has taken 11 shots with 4 on target (36% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 253 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 52nd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Bogdan Kostov has 1 assist and 19 key passes , creating 1 big chances . His creative output is below average, ranking in the 34th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1032 | 33.30 | 19 |
| Accurate passes | 800 | 25.80 | 20 |
| Pass accuracy | 78.0% | n/a | 30 |
| Long balls won | 49 | 1.58 | 18 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 27 | 0.87 | 78 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Bogdan Kostov has completed 800 of 1032 passes at 78% accuracy , plus 27 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 19th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 35 | 1.13 | 81 |
| Dribble attempts | 58 | 1.87 | 87 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 29 |
| Duels won | 178 | 5.75 | 85 |
| Aerials won | 36 | 1.16 | 33 |
| Touches | 1437 | 46.40 | 24 |
| Possession lost | 332 | 10.73 | 61 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Fouls won | 48 | 1.55 | 94 |
| Dispossessed | 13 | 0.42 | 78 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Bogdan Kostov completes 35 dribbles at a 60% success rate and wins 178 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (33rd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 6 | 0.19 | 41 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 64 | 2.07 | 71 |
| Clearances | 61 | 1.97 | 24 |
| 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 | 3 | 0.10 | 22 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Bogdan Kostov makes 6 tackles and 64 interceptions , adding 61 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 464 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 41st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 20 | 0.65 | 25 |
| Yellow cards | 6 | 0.19 | 49 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.03 | 86 |
| Fouls per card | 2.86 | n/a | 22 |
| Foul involvements | 68 | 2.20 | 79 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Bogdan Kostov has committed 20 fouls and received 6 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 2.9 fouls.
Positions played
First LeagueMainly right back (23 appearances), also at right wing back (7) and right central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Bogdan Kostov previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Parva Liga - Play-offs | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Bogdan Kostov
First League 2025/2026 season
This season in the First League, Bogdan Kostov has scored 1 assist across 34 appearances (31 starts), totalling 2786 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Bogdan Kostov has attempted 11 shots with 4 on target, a 36% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Bogdan Kostov has created 0 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 35 successful dribbles from 58 attempts (60% success rate). Bogdan Kostov has contributed 19 key passes and 73 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Bogdan Kostov has registered 6 tackles (0 won), 64 interceptions, and 61 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 800 from 1032 pass attempts, a 78% pass accuracy rate. Bogdan Kostov has won 178 of 484 total duels.
Discipline
Bogdan Kostov has received 6 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 20 fouls and winning 48.
About Bogdan Kostov
Bogdan Kostov is a 24-year-old defender playing for Botev Plovdiv in the First League, representing Bulgaria. Bogdan Kostov is right-footed and wears the number 15 shirt. Born on 8 January 2002.
Most recent appearance
Bogdan Kostov's most recent match was away at Slavia Sofia on December 14th. Botev Plovdiv won 0-2. Bogdan Kostov played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 7.34.
Recent matches
- December 14th0-2 winatSlavia Sofia(90 mins, rating 7.34)
- March 13th0-1 lossvsBeroe(90 mins, rating 6.86)
- May 1st1-1 drawatSpartak Varna(85 mins, rating 6.48)
- August 22nd0-3 lossvsLokomotiv Sofia 1929(22 mins, rating 6.35)
- May 27th1-0 lossatMontana(90 mins, rating 6.89)
Next fixture
Bogdan Kostov and Botev Plovdiv are next in action on November 3rd against Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 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 Botev Plovdiv
Bogdan Kostov currently plays alongside Nikola Iliev, Veliyan Vidolov, Simeon Petrov, Carlos Algarra, Pedro Igor, Asen Chandarov, Georgi Milanov, Emmanuel John, Dimitar Tonev, Samuel Kalu, Henrique Jocú, Bogdan Kostov, Ivaylo Videv, Chidera Michael, Todor Nedelev, Nikola Soldo, Hristiyan Slavkov, Gabriel Zlatanov, Lucas Araújo, Samuil Tsonov, Bryan Hein, Edson Martinho da Silva, Franklin Mascote, Daniel Naumov, Williams Chimezie Oluebube and Timothy Awany at Botev Plovdiv.