CM
Ilia Iliev Gruev
CM · Midfielder · Playmaker
25y·🇧🇬Bulgaria
Apps21
Min1,306
G0P0
A3P85
xG0.0P0
xA2.5P85
Rating6.70
Form
DDLLD
Strong sampleEmerging (23–25)
Attributes
Passing
AssistsAssistsFinal pass leading directly to a teammate's goal.3
xAExpected AssistsExpected assists — the probability the teammate receiving each final pass would have scored from that chance.2.46
Key PassesKey PassesPasses that create a shot for a teammate but don't result in an assist.11
Pass AccuracyPass Completion %Percentage of pass attempts that reached a teammate.89%
Progressive PassesProgressive PassesPasses that move the ball meaningfully toward the opponent's goal.67
Defending
TacklesTacklesSuccessful tackles dispossessing an opponent.24
InterceptionsInterceptionsPossession regains by reading and cutting off opposition passes.15
BlocksBlocksShots or passes blocked by the player's body.6
Duels Won %Aerial Duels Won %Percentage of contested aerial duels the player won — note: calculated against total duels, not aerial-only.45.5%
Possession
DribblesDribbles CompletedSuccessful take-ons beating a defender on the dribble.6
Progressive CarriesProgressive CarriesBall carries that move the ball meaningfully toward goal.8
Box TouchesTouches in BoxOpen-play touches taken inside the opposition penalty area.11
Shooting
ShotsShotsTotal shot attempts across the season, including on-target, off-target, and blocked.5
Shots on TargetShots on TargetShots that either resulted in a goal or were saved by the keeper.1
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Midfielder · Playmaker
A box-to-box midfielder who contributes at both ends of the pitch. Reliable in possession with the ability to progress play through passing and carrying. Goal threat from midfield is limited, better suited to a deeper or facilitating role.
outstanding pass accuracystrong assistsstrong xastrong blockslimited shots on targetlimited shots