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Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Botev Vratsa.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 First League | 30 | 2 | 3 | 1301 | 7.16 |
Scout report
R. Tsonev is a 31-year-old defensive midfielder at Botev Vratsa, enjoying a standout season — 2 goals and 3 assists in 30 appearances, a Season grade of 19, top 20% of First League defensive midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 15.3, ranking 197th of 248 in the First League. A seasoned veteran, he has been a rotation option (39.1% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 1.94 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Tsonev.
Judged on this season alone, Tsonev graded 19 — a strong campaign that ranks top 20% of the 30 defensive midfielders in the First League, on 2 goals, 3 assists and 1.937 defensive actions per 90.
We hold a single season for Tsonev, 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 15, 27th of 30 of the 30 defensive midfielders in the First League. At 31 Tsonev is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 1.3 reflects that trajectory.
Output in context · Botev Vratsa finished 10th of 16 · a mid-table side
1.94 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — light defensive volume, with 6 clean sheets across 30 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 2 goals and 3 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.35 goal involvements per 90, useful for a defensive midfielder.
Watch points
- Game time. Only 39.1% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
- Defensive numbers. Modest 1.94 defensive actions per 90 for the position.
- 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 15.3, Tsonev carries the 27th-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the First League of 30. Defensively he reads as light defensive volume (1.94 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 (0.9× and falling).
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Season statistics
Bars = where he ranks among defensive midfielders in the First League with 600+ minutes this season.
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