I. Chochev is a 33-year-old defensive midfielder at Ludogorets, enjoying a standout season — 12 goals and 2 assists in 37 appearances, a Season grade of 41, top 3% of First League defensive midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 11.9, ranking 223rd of 252 in the First League. A seasoned veteran, he has been a rotation option (50.8% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.66 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Chochev.

Judged on this season alone, Chochev graded 41 — a standout campaign that ranks top 4% of the 31 defensive midfielders in the First League, on 12 goals, 2 assists and 2.66 defensive actions per 90.

We hold a single season for Chochev, 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, 29th of 31 of the 31 defensive midfielders in the First League. At 33 Chochev is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 0.8 reflects that trajectory.

Current potential29th of 31 defensive midfielders · First League Current seasonTop 4% defensive midfielders · First League1st-best defensive midfielder in the First League223rd in the First League · potential29th-highest potential defensive midfielder in the First League

11.9

Ratingi

29th of 31 defensive midfielders

40.7

Seasoni

developing / rotation level

50.8%

Minutes

rotation minutes

2.66

Def. actions / 90

moderate defensive volume

Output in context · Ludogorets finished 2nd of 16 · a title-challenging side

2.66

Def. / 90

Tackles

Interceptions

Clean sheets

2.66 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 10 clean sheets across 37 appearances. Behind a title-challenging side (2nd of 16) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume. Going forward he chipped in 12 goals and 2 assists — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.74 goal involvements per 90, useful for a defensive midfielder.

Watch points

Game time. Only 50.8% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
Age curve. At 33, 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 11.9, Chochev carries the 29th-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the First League of 31. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.66 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.7× and falling).

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

Per 90 & availability

Minutes played %50.8%

Available fixtures37 of 37

Goals / 900.638

Assists / 900.106

Goal contribution / 900.745

Defensive actions / 902.66

Player flow

Goal involvements14

Shot conversion %50

Shot accuracy %53.3

Pass accuracy %80

Dribble success %78.6

Cards / 900.16

Foul involvement / 902.394

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 (~2), then tapers with age. At 33, Chochev sits on 0.8, past its peak and easing. The blue line is Chochev's projected Rating — 11.9 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.