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Defensive midfielderBulgariaFirst League

Antoan Stoyanov

Squad depthBotev Vratsa · 21 yrsFringe player
31.5
Ratingi
10.3
Seasoni
3.3
Valuei

ratings updated 18 Aug 2026

Profile

Full nameAntoan Stoyanov Stoyanov
PositionDefensive midfielder
NationalityBulgaria
Age21
Date of birth17 Jan 2005
Shirt number#8
ClubBotev Vratsa
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Defensive midfielder

Season stats

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36
Appearances
1
Goals
0
Assists
1256
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Botev Vratsa.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
First League361012566.72
UEFA U21 Championship - Qualificationat Bulgaria U2120011—

Scout report

Squad depthDefensive midfielder

A. Stoyanov is a 21-year-old defensive midfielder at Botev Vratsa, rated 31.5 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 39th of 207 on scout potential in the First League and 1457th of 1777 U-23 players tracked. A young player, he has been a rotation option this season (37.7% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 1.86 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Stoyanov.

Judged on this season alone, Stoyanov graded 10 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 12th of 24 of the 24 defensive midfielders in the First League, on 1 goal, 0 assists and 1.863 defensive actions per 90.

We hold a single season for Stoyanov, 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 32, top 25% of the 24 defensive midfielders in the First League. At 21 Stoyanov is still climbing toward his ceiling, and a market index of 3.3 reflects that trajectory.

Current potentialTop 25% defensive midfielders · First LeagueCurrent season12th of 24 defensive midfielders · First League12th-best defensive midfielder in the First League39th in the First League · potential6th-highest potential defensive midfielder in the First League1457th-highest potential U-23 tracked
31.5
Ratingi
6th of 24 defensive midfielders
10.3
Seasoni
below regular-starter level
37.7%
Minutes
rotation minutes
1.86
Def. actions / 90
light defensive volume

Output in context · Botev Vratsa finished 10th of 16 · a mid-table side

36
Apps
1.86
Def. / 90
3
Tackles
19
Interceptions
6
Clean sheets

1.86 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — light defensive volume, with 6 clean sheets across 36 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 1 goal and 0 assists — a useful bonus from the back.

Watch points

  • Game time. Only 37.7% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
  • Defensive numbers. Modest 1.86 defensive actions per 90 for the position.
  • Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

With a Rating of 31.5, Stoyanov carries the 6th-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the First League (top 25%). Defensively he reads as light defensive volume (1.86 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). At 21 the trajectory points up — potential sits near its ceiling (97/100) and market value should climb as minutes and output follow.

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.

Shooting

Goals1
Shots on target4
Shots9

Passing

Assists0
Pass accuracy83%

Possession

Successful dribbles16
Dribble success76.2%
Fouls won8

Defending

Tackles3
Interceptions19
Blocks4
Fouls committed19

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards5
Red cards0

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.