Kristiyan Balov

K. Balov is a 20-year-old central midfielder at FK Crvena Zvezda, rated 43.7 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 105th of 259 on scout potential in the Super Liga and 368th of 562 U-21 players tracked. A young player, he has been a rotation option this season (46.7% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 1.22 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Balov.

Judged on this season alone, Balov graded 24 — a solid campaign that ranks top 39% of the 47 central midfielders in the Super Liga, on 4 goals, 3 assists and 1.215 defensive actions per 90.

We hold a single season for Balov, 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 44, 23rd of 47 of the 47 central midfielders in the Super Liga. At 20 Balov is still climbing toward his ceiling, and a market index of 5.9 reflects that trajectory.

Current potential23rd of 47 central midfielders · Super Liga · 0 apps Current season18th of 47 central midfielders · Super Liga · 0 apps 18th-best central midfielder in the Super Liga 105th in the Super Liga · potential 23rd-highest potential central midfielder in the Super Liga 368th-highest potential U-21 tracked

43.7

Ratingi

23rd of 47 central midfielders

23.6

Seasoni

below regular-starter level

46.7%

Minutes

rotation minutes

1.22

Def. actions / 90

light defensive volume

Output in context · FK Crvena Zvezda finished 1st of 8 · a title-challenging side

Apps

Goals

Assists

Clean sheets

No league appearances recorded this season, so there's no output sample to read yet.

Strengths

Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.41 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central midfielder.

Watch points

Game time. Only 46.7% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
Defensive numbers. Modest 1.22 defensive actions per 90 for the position.
Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

With a Rating of 43.7, Balov carries the 23rd-highest potential of the central midfielders in the Super Liga of 47 — though on just 0 appearances this season, so the standing rests on a small sample. Defensively he reads as light defensive volume (1.22 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90), with a bit more on the ball than most in the role. At 20 the trajectory points up — potential sits near its ceiling (98/100) and market value should climb as minutes and output follow.

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

Per 90 & availability

Minutes played %46.7%

Available fixtures37 of 37

Goals / 900.232

Assists / 900.174

Goal contribution / 900.405

Defensive actions / 901.215

Player flow

Goal involvements7

Cards / 900.232

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 (~7), then tapers with age. At 20, Balov sits on 5.9, still climbing toward its peak. The blue line is Balov's projected Rating — 43.7 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 central midfielders in the Super Liga with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals4

Passing

Assists3

Defending

Tackles4

Interceptions17

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards4

Red cards0

Transfer history

FK Crvena ZvezdaJun 2026 – now

Slavia Sofiauntil Jun 2026

About K. Balov

Kristiyan Teodorov Balov is a 19-year-old central midfielder who plays for FK Crvena Zvezda, born on July 26, 2006. He is from Bulgaria. FK Crvena Zvezda currently sit 1st of 8 in the Super Liga.

When K. Balov plays, FK Crvena Zvezda's record this season is 9W-4D-8L — and his match ratings average 7.02 at home against 6.73 on the road.

Recent matches

May 22, 2026: 2-0 win at home vs Montana (74 minutes, 1 goal, 8.5 rating)
April 16, 2026: 0-0 draw away at Montana (90 minutes, 6.9 rating)
April 5, 2026: 3-1 win away at Cherno More Varna (64 minutes, 7.6 rating)
March 20, 2026: 0-1 loss at home vs Botev Plovdiv (90 minutes, 6.6 rating)
March 13, 2026: 1-1 draw away at Lokomotiv Sofia (90 minutes, 6.6 rating)
March 6, 2026: 4-0 win at home vs Spartak Varna (71 minutes, 1 goal, 1 assist, 8.9 rating)
March 3, 2026: 3-0 win away at Beroe (78 minutes, 1 goal, 1 assist, 7.9 rating)
February 27, 2026: 0-2 loss at home vs CSKA 1948 (90 minutes, 6.9 rating)
February 21, 2026: 0-1 loss away at CSKA Sofia (90 minutes, 5.6 rating)
February 14, 2026: 1-2 loss away at Arda Kardzhali (80 minutes, 6.9 rating)

Field Insider's view

Field Insider currently rates K. Balov at 43.7 with a Season form score of 23.6, ranking 105th of 259 central midfielders in the Super Liga. See the full scout report for strengths, watch-points and the market-value outlook.

Career

Across 3 recorded seasons, K. Balov has totalled 25 club appearances with 1 goal and 1 assist for 2 different clubs. His busiest campaign came in 2024/25, with 20 appearances for Slavia Sofia.

K. Balov's career has also included time at Slavia Sofia.

On the international stage, K. Balov has represented Bulgaria U19 and Bulgaria U17 — 7 caps and 2 goals in our records.

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.