Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Slavia Sofia.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 First League | 36 | 3 | 4 | 1688 | 7.13 |
Scout report
I. Minchev is a 35-year-old defensive midfielder at Slavia Sofia, enjoying a standout season — 3 goals and 4 assists in 36 appearances, a Season grade of 24, top 10% of First League defensive midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 10, ranking 233rd of 252 in the First League. A seasoned veteran, he has been a rotation option (50.7% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 1.44 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Minchev.
Judged on this season alone, Minchev graded 24 — an excellent campaign that ranks top 10% of the 31 defensive midfielders in the First League, on 3 goals, 4 assists and 1.44 defensive actions per 90.
We hold a single season for Minchev, 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 10, 30th of 31 of the 31 defensive midfielders in the First League. At 35 Minchev is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 0.6 reflects that trajectory.
Output in context · Slavia Sofia finished 9th of 16 · a mid-table side
1.44 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — light defensive volume, with 6 clean sheets across 36 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 3 goals and 4 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.37 goal involvements per 90, useful for a defensive midfielder.
Watch points
- Game time. Only 50.7% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
- Defensive numbers. Modest 1.44 defensive actions per 90 for the position.
- Age curve. At 35, 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 10, Minchev carries the 30th-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the First League of 31. Defensively he reads as light defensive volume (1.44 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90), with a bit more on the ball than most in the role. Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.6× and falling).
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Transfer news
No transfer news found for this player.
