Ilia Gruev
Leeds United/M/
BulgariaPlayer Info
Ilia Gruev is a highly-rated Bulgarian midfielder who plies his trade in the English Championship with Leeds United, representing a new wave of technical talent from his country. With a market value of €9 million, he is considered one of Bulgaria's most valuable footballing exports. Gruev's talent was evident from a young age, leading to a move to the renowned academy of Werder Bremen in Germany. He broke into their first team, impressing with his composure, intelligent positioning, and excellent passing range from a deep-lying midfield role. His transfer to Leeds United was a significant step, where he has been tasked with controlling the tempo in a demanding league. Already a fixture in the Bulgarian national team, Gruev's main honors are ahead of him, but his individual quality is undeniable. He is a modern, press-resistant midfielder whose vision and calmness under pressure mark him as a star for the future.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2023/08/30
SV Werder Bremen
Leeds United6500000€
Transfer
2019/06/30
Werder Bremen U19SV Werder BremenSigned
2017/06/30
Werder Bremen U17Werder Bremen U19Signed
2016/06/30
SV Werder Bremen YouthWerder Bremen U17Signed
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
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Statistics
Leeds United
EPL2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
20
Games Started
15
Minutes Per Game
1249
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
6
Accurate Passes Per Game
498
Key Passes Per Game
11
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
20
Accurate Crosses Per Game
4
Success Dribbles Per Game
6
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
23
Interceptions Per Game
15
Clearances Per Game
16
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
3
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
16
Be Fouled Per Game
9