Edson Silva
Portugal
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Edson Silva 2025/2026 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, Edson Silva has appeared in 14 First League matches this season, totalling 742 minutes at an average rating of 6.67. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other First League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 64 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.12 | 46 |
| Shots | 14 | 1.70 | 78 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.40 | 58 |
| Shot accuracy | 21.0% | n/a | 32 |
| Shot conversion | 7.0% | n/a | 63 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 79 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 0.85 | 89 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.49 | 73 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.10 | 4 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 32 |
Edson Silva has taken 14 shots with 3 on target (21% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 53 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.3 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 78th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Edson Silva has 0 assists and 1 key passes . Edson Silva has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 26th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 355 | 43.10 | 71 |
| Accurate passes | 328 | 39.80 | 83 |
| Pass accuracy | 92.0% | n/a | 99 |
| Long balls won | 3 | 0.36 | 2 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.12 | 20 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Edson Silva has completed 328 of 355 passes at 92% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 71st percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 11 | 1.33 | 62 |
| Dribble attempts | 13 | 1.58 | 58 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 81 |
| Duels won | 55 | 6.67 | 82 |
| Aerials won | 6 | 0.73 | 37 |
| Touches | 537 | 65.10 | 88 |
| Possession lost | 63 | 7.64 | 7 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls won | 20 | 2.43 | 96 |
| Dispossessed | 8 | 0.97 | 73 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Edson Silva completes 11 dribbles at a 85% success rate and wins 55 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (37th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 3 | 0.36 | 63 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 14 | 1.70 | 70 |
| Clearances | 12 | 1.46 | 81 |
| 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 | 1 | 0.12 | 20 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Edson Silva makes 3 tackles and 14 interceptions , adding 12 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 247 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 63rd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 21 | 2.55 | 97 |
| Yellow cards | 8 | 0.97 | 100 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.12 | 75 |
| Fouls per card | 2.63 | n/a | 16 |
| Foul involvements | 41 | 4.97 | 96 |
| 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 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Edson Silva has committed 21 fouls and received 8 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2.6 fouls.
Positions played
First LeagueMainly left defensive midfielder (9 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Edson Silva previous seasons
Per season, all competitionsAbout Edson Silva
First League 2025/2026 season
This season in the First League, Edson Silva has scored 1 goal across 14 appearances (9 starts), totalling 742 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Edson Silva has attempted 14 shots with 3 on target, a 21% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.28 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Edson Silva has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 11 successful dribbles from 13 attempts (85% success rate). Edson Silva has contributed 1 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Edson Silva has registered 3 tackles (0 won), 14 interceptions, and 12 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 328 from 355 pass attempts, a 92% pass accuracy rate. Edson Silva has won 55 of 157 total duels.
Discipline
Edson Silva has received 8 yellow cards this season, committing 21 fouls and winning 20.
About Edson Silva
Edson Silva is a 25-year-old midfielder playing for Botev Plovdiv in the First League, representing Portugal. Edson Silva is right-footed and wears the number 45 shirt. Born on 17 May 2001.
Most recent appearance
Edson Silva's most recent match was away at Ludogorets on December 31st. Botev Plovdiv lost 2-0. Edson Silva played 19 minutes with a match rating of 6.42.
Recent matches
- December 31st2-0 lossatLudogorets(19 mins, rating 6.42)
- April 23rd3-2 winvsSpartak Varna(0 mins, rating 0)
- September 1st1-0 winvsCherno More(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 24th3-2 lossatCSKA Sofia(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 31st1-1 drawvsLokomotiv Sofia 1929(37 mins, rating 6.96)
Next fixture
Edson Silva and Botev Plovdiv are next in action on August 5th against Lokomotiv Plovdiv in the First League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Botev Plovdiv match preview.
Teammates at Botev Plovdiv
Edson Silva currently plays alongside Samuil Tsonov, John Emmanuel, Simeon Petrov, Lucas Araújo, Chidera Okoh, Georgi Milanov, Asen Chandarov, Mascote, Nikolay Prandzhev, Bogdan Kostov, Mauro Rodrigues, Samuel Kalu, Veliyan Vidolov, Ivaylo Videv, Henrique Jocú, Williams Chimezie, Carlos Meotti, Hristiyan Slavkov, Gabriel Zlatanov, Edson Silva, Nikola Iliev, Timothy Awany, Dimitar Tonev, Todor Nedelev, Daniel Naumov, Bryan Hein, Nikola Soldo, Marvin Senger, Vladimir Mendes, Pedro Igor and Carlos Algarra at Botev Plovdiv.