A. Lyubenov

A. Lyubenov is a 31-year-old goalkeeper at Lokomotiv Sofia, rated 12.1 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 218th of 248 on scout potential in the First League. A seasoned veteran, he has been a fringe squad member this season (18.9% of available minutes). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Lyubenov.

Judged on this season alone, Lyubenov graded 5 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 21st of 22 of the 22 goalkeepers in the First League, on 2 clean sheets across 9 appearances.

We hold a single season for Lyubenov, so there's no year-on-year comparison to draw yet — the read above is this campaign only.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 12, 18th of 22 of the 22 goalkeepers in the First League. At 31 Lyubenov is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 0.6 reflects that trajectory.

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12.1

Ratingi

18th of 22 goalkeepers

4.6

Seasoni

below regular-starter level

18.9%

Minutes

limited game time

0.57

Def. actions / 90

light defensive volume

Output in context · Lokomotiv Sofia finished 11th of 16 · a lower-table side

Apps

Clean sheets

22%

CS rate

18.9%

Minutes

2 clean sheets in 9 appearances (22% of games). Keeping that many behind a lower-table side (11th of 16) — a side that concedes more — points to a busy, productive season between the posts.

Watch points

Game time. Only 18.9% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
Age curve. At 31, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

With a Rating of 12.1, Lyubenov carries the 18th-highest potential of the goalkeepers in the First League of 22 — though on just 9 appearances this season, so the standing rests on a small sample. A limited game time keeper carrying the gloves this season. Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.9× and falling).

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Per 90 & availability

Minutes played %18.9%

Available fixtures37 of 37

Goals / 900

Assists / 900.143

Goal contribution / 900.143

Defensive actions / 900.571

Player flow

Goal involvements1

Pass accuracy %90

Cards / 900

Value & potential by age

Market valueRating

Solid = now · dashed = projected

The gold line is market value — an index (not €) blending rating, age and league. It climbs through the early 20s, peaks around ages 23–27 (~1), then tapers with age. At 31, Lyubenov sits on 0.6, past its peak and easing. The blue line is Lyubenov's projected Rating — 12.1 today — recomputed at each age, so it follows the same rise-and-fall as a career matures and declines. Solid = up to today; dashed = projected.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among goalkeepers in the First League with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals0

Passing

Assists1

Pass accuracy90%

Possession

Fouls won1

Defending

Tackles1—

Interceptions3

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards0

Red cards0

Transfer history

Lokomotiv Sofia2020/21 – now

Hebar 19182019/20 – 2020/21Free

Levski Sofia(back from loan)2018/19 – 2019/20

Lokomotiv Sofia(on loan)2018/19 – 2018/19

Botev Vratsa(on loan)2017/18 – 2018/19

Levski Sofia2016/17 – 2017/18Free

Lokomotiv Sofia(on loan)2016/17 – 2016/17

Lokomotiv Plovdiv2016/17 – 2016/17Free

Levski Sofia(back from loan)2015/16 – 2016/17

Septemvri Simitli(on loan)2014/15 – 2015/16

Levski Sofiauntil 2014/15

About A. Lyubenov

A. Lyubenov is a 31-year-old goalkeeper who plays for Lokomotiv Sofia, born on February 11, 1995. He is from Bulgaria. Lokomotiv Sofia currently sit 11th of 16 in the First League.

This season

In the current season, A. Lyubenov has made 9 appearances with 0 goals and 1 assist across 630 minutes.

Field Insider's view

Field Insider currently rates A. Lyubenov at 12.1 with a Season form score of 4.6, ranking 218th of 248 goalkeepers in the First League. See the full scout report for strengths, watch-points and the market-value outlook.

His honours include 2 career titles — among them the Second League. Full list in the career record.

Career

Across 3 recorded seasons, A. Lyubenov has totalled 75 club appearances with 0 goals and 1 assist for 1 club. His busiest campaign came in 2024/25, with 36 appearances for Lokomotiv Sofia.

A. Lyubenov's career has also included time at Hebar 1918, Levski Sofia, Botev Vratsa, Lokomotiv Plovdiv and Septemvri Simitli.

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.

Profile

Season stats

Performance data · by competition

Career

Scout report

Output in context · Lokomotiv Sofia finished 11th of 16 · a lower-table side

Watch points