Martin Ruskov
Bulgaria
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Martin Ruskov 2025/2026 season stats
As a right center back, Martin Ruskov has appeared in 28 First League matches this season, totalling 2,192 minutes at an average rating of 3.22. 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 | 0.00 | 34 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.04 | 42 |
| Shots | 8 | 0.30 | 38 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.20 | 74 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 85 |
| Shot conversion | 13.0% | n/a | 75 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.25 | n/a | 66 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.04 | 75 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.16 | 44 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.04 | 92 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.00 | 7 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 36 |
Martin Ruskov has taken 8 shots with 4 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 274 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.8 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 38th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Martin Ruskov has 0 assists and 1 key passes . Martin Ruskov has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 34th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 837 | 34.40 | 23 |
| Accurate passes | 703 | 28.90 | 32 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 60 |
| Long balls won | 65 | 2.67 | 63 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Martin Ruskov has completed 703 of 837 passes at 84% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 23rd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.04 | 13 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 0.08 | 13 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 20 |
| Duels won | 86 | 3.53 | 23 |
| Aerials won | 33 | 1.35 | 43 |
| Touches | 1087 | 44.60 | 17 |
| Possession lost | 162 | 6.65 | 6 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Fouls won | 13 | 0.53 | 39 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Martin Ruskov completes 1 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 86 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 8 | 0.33 | 65 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 35 | 1.44 | 30 |
| Clearances | 73 | 3.00 | 56 |
| 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 | 0.12 | 27 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Martin Ruskov makes 8 tackles and 35 interceptions , adding 73 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 274 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 65th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 22 | 0.90 | 49 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.04 | 12 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Fouls per card | 22.00 | n/a | 100 |
| Foul involvements | 35 | 1.44 | 42 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Martin Ruskov has committed 22 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 22 fouls.
Positions played
First LeagueMainly right center back (26 appearances), also at left defensive midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Per season, all competitionsAbout Martin Ruskov
First League 2025/2026 season
This season in the First League, Martin Ruskov has scored 1 goal across 28 appearances (27 starts), totalling 2192 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Martin Ruskov has attempted 8 shots with 4 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.75 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Martin Ruskov has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (50% success rate). Martin Ruskov has contributed 1 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Martin Ruskov has registered 8 tackles (0 won), 35 interceptions, and 73 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 703 from 837 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Martin Ruskov has won 86 of 223 total duels.
Discipline
Martin Ruskov has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 22 fouls and winning 13.
About Martin Ruskov
Martin Ruskov is a 25-year-old defender playing for Lokomotiv Plovdiv in the First League, representing Bulgaria. Martin Ruskov is right-footed and wears the number 23 shirt. Born on 29 August 2001.
Most recent appearance
Martin Ruskov's most recent match was away at Cherno More on July 20th. Lokomotiv Plovdiv lost 0-1. Martin Ruskov played 15 minutes with a match rating of 6.49.
Recent matches
- July 20th0-1 lossvsCherno More(15 mins, rating 6.49)
- March 29th0-0 drawatBeroe(90 mins, rating 6.63)
- September 22nd1-1 drawatBotev Plovdiv(90 mins, rating 6.26)
- December 12th1-0 winvsLokomotiv Sofia 1929(90 mins, rating 7.46)
- December 13th1-2 winatBotev Vratsa(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Martin Ruskov and Lokomotiv Plovdiv are next in action on August 5th against Botev 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 Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Martin Ruskov currently plays alongside Aleksandar Aleksandrov, Miha Trdan, Sevi Idriz, Dalil Ali, Enzo Espinoza, Julien Lamy, Matheus Brito, Efe Ali, Denis Kirashki, Zapro Dinev, Todor Pavlov, Axel Velev, Lucas Ryan, Milan Petrovic, Martin Ruskov, Bojan Milosavljevic, Andrei Chindriș, Christ Longville, Petar Zovko, Ryan Leijten, Ivaylo Ivanov, Parvizdzhon Umarbaev and Adrián Cova at Lokomotiv Plovdiv.