Samuil Tsonov
Bulgaria
Match-by-match stats
Samuil Tsonov 2025/2026 season stats
As a striker, Samuil Tsonov has appeared in 15 First League matches this season, totalling 477 minutes at an average rating of 5.63. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other First League attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.40 | 81 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.38 | 64 |
| Shots | 13 | 2.50 | 81 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.60 | 33 |
| Shot accuracy | 23.0% | n/a | 10 |
| Shot conversion | 15.0% | n/a | 64 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.67 | n/a | 92 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.38 | 96 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.94 | 78 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.94 | 93 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Key passes | 5 | 0.90 | 55 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 22 |
Samuil Tsonov has taken 13 shots with 3 on target (23% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 37 minutes. Those shots are worth 2.6 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 81st percentile for shot volume among attackers. Samuil Tsonov has 0 assists and 5 key passes . Samuil Tsonov has set up 5 shots for teammates, worth 0.3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 16th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 77 | 14.50 | 19 |
| Accurate passes | 52 | 9.80 | 16 |
| Pass accuracy | 68.0% | n/a | 22 |
| Long balls won | 2 | 0.38 | 41 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.19 | 28 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Samuil Tsonov has completed 52 of 77 passes at 68% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 19th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.75 | 22 |
| Dribble attempts | 7 | 1.32 | 27 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 14 |
| Duels won | 32 | 6.04 | 44 |
| Aerials won | 12 | 2.26 | 73 |
| Touches | 173 | 32.60 | 28 |
| Possession lost | 61 | 11.51 | 34 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 1.13 | 39 |
| Dispossessed | 11 | 2.08 | 91 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Samuil Tsonov completes 4 dribbles at a 57% success rate and wins 32 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 2 | 0.38 | 84 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 0.57 | 53 |
| Clearances | 1 | 0.19 | 9 |
| 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 | 8 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Samuil Tsonov makes 2 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 1 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 239 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 84th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 15 | 2.83 | 96 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.19 | 59 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0.38 | 75 |
| Fouls per card | 15.00 | n/a | 94 |
| Foul involvements | 21 | 3.96 | 90 |
| 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 |
Samuil Tsonov has committed 15 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 15 fouls.
Positions played
First LeagueMainly striker (5 appearances), also at attacking midfielder (1) and right striker (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Samuil Tsonov previous seasons
Per season, all competitionsAbout Samuil Tsonov
First League 2025/2026 season
This season in the First League, Samuil Tsonov has scored 2 goals across 15 appearances (7 starts), totalling 477 minutes. That works out to 0.4 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Samuil Tsonov has attempted 13 shots with 3 on target, a 23% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 2.60 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Samuil Tsonov has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 4 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (57% success rate). Samuil Tsonov has contributed 5 key passes and 5 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Samuil Tsonov has registered 2 tackles (0 won), 3 interceptions, and 1 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 52 from 77 pass attempts, a 68% pass accuracy rate. Samuil Tsonov has won 32 of 108 total duels.
Discipline
Samuil Tsonov has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 15 fouls and winning 6.
About Samuil Tsonov
Samuil Tsonov is a 18-year-old midfielder playing for Botev Plovdiv in the First League, representing Bulgaria. Samuil Tsonov is right-footed and wears the number 13 shirt. Born on 30 May 2008.
Most recent appearance
Samuil Tsonov's most recent match was away at Levski Sofia on October 23rd. Botev Plovdiv lost 1-3. Samuil Tsonov played 47 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 6.63.
Recent matches
- October 23rd1-3 lossvsLevski Sofia(47 mins, rating 6.63)
- December 31st2-0 lossatLudogorets(0 mins, rating 0)
- February 3rd2-1 lossatLokomotiv Plovdiv(0 mins, rating 0)
- August 5th5-0 winvsCherno More(19 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.36)
- October 14th1-2 lossvsArda(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Samuil Tsonov 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
Samuil Tsonov currently plays alongside Todor Nedelev, Veliyan Vidolov, Asen Chandarov, Lucas Araújo, Samuil Tsonov, Williams Chimezie, Carlos Meotti, Daniel Naumov, Henrique Jocú, Simeon Petrov, Georgi Milanov, Mascote, Mauro Rodrigues, Timothy Awany, Ivaylo Videv, Samuel Kalu, Nikolay Prandzhev, Edson Silva, Dimitar Tonev, Gabriel Zlatanov, Hristiyan Slavkov, Nikola Iliev, Stanislav Shopov, Chidera Okoh, Bogdan Kostov, Bryan Hein, Marvin Senger, Nikola Soldo, Vladimir Mendes and Carlos Algarra at Botev Plovdiv.