Defensive midfielder

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Kristiyan Malinov stats 2025/26

Kristiyan Malinov ranks top 27% for aerials won among defensive midfielders at a similar level on current form.

Age 32
Nationality Bulgaria
Last match 6 months ago

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Appearances

8 starts

Goals

5 shots

Assists

3 key passes

Minutes

699

Rating

6.60

average

First League 2025/26 · Botev Vratsa

Strengths & weaknessesCurrent form, compared with other defensive midfielders at a similar level

Strengths

Aerials won1.41 per 90 Top 27%

Weaknesses

Duel win rate36% Bottom 5%
Ball security (possession lost)12.21 per 90 Bottom 16%
Pass completion79% Bottom 16%

Similar playersClosest statistical profiles among defensive midfielders at a similar level

Germán Barrios Defensor Sporting 86% match

Nahuel Yeri Ciudad de Bolívar 86% match

Dragan Marčeta Schwarz-Weiß Bregenz 85% match

Raphael Galle Wacker Innsbruck 85% match

Abdelghafour Lamirat RSB Berkane 84% match

J. Pereyra Deportes Iquique 83% match

Kristiyan Malinov match by match

Club career

108 apps · 3 goals · 3 assists

Season	Competition	Apps	Min	G	A	Rating
2025/26	First League Botev Vratsa	11 (8)	699	0	1	6.60
	Bulgarian Cup Botev Vratsa	2 (2)	188	0	–	–
2024/25	NB I Debrecen	11 (9)	752	1	–	6.89
2023/24	Pro League KV Kortrijk	18 (8)	866	0	–	6.77
2022/23	Pro League OH Leuven	21 (16)	1,330	0	1	6.67
2021/22	Pro League OH Leuven	18 (18)	1,460	0	–	6.84
2020/21	Pro League OH Leuven	27 (25)	2,015	2	1	6.75
Total		108	7,310	3	3	6.76

Personal

Full name: Kristiyan Malinov
Date of birth: 30 March 1994 (age 32)
Place of birth: Kavrakirovo, Bulgaria
Nationality: Bulgaria

Playing

Club: Botev Vratsa
Shirt number: 33
Position: Defensive midfielder
League: First League
Benchmark tier: Standard

Positions played, recent matches

Central midfielder 40%
Defensive midfielder 40%
Winger 10%
Centre-back 10%

Kristiyan Malinov FAQs

How many goals has Kristiyan Malinov scored this season?

Kristiyan Malinov has scored 0 goals and provided 1 assist in 11 appearances (699 minutes) for Botev Vratsa in the First League 2025/26 season.

What position does Kristiyan Malinov play?

Kristiyan Malinov plays as a defensive midfielder for Botev Vratsa. OddAlerts benchmarks Kristiyan Malinov against 1,687 defensive midfielders at a similar level.

What are Kristiyan Malinov's strengths?

On current form, Kristiyan Malinov's strongest areas compared with other defensive midfielders are aerials won (top 27%, 1.41 per 90).

What is Kristiyan Malinov's average rating this season?

Kristiyan Malinov averages a match rating of 6.60 across 11 appearances this season.

Which players are similar to Kristiyan Malinov?

The players with the most similar statistical profile to Kristiyan Malinov on current form are Germán Barrios (Defensor Sporting), Nahuel Yeri (Ciudad de Bolívar) and Dragan Marčeta (Schwarz-Weiß Bregenz).

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