R. Tsonev is a 31-year-old defensive midfielder at Botev Vratsa, rated 15.3 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 192nd of 241 in the First League. A seasoned veteran, he has been a rotation option this season (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 17 — a strong campaign that ranks top 20% of the 31 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, 28th of 31 of the 31 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 2.2 reflects that trajectory.

Current potential28th of 31 defensive midfielders · First League Current seasonTop 20% defensive midfielders · First League6th-best defensive midfielder in the First League192nd in the First League · potential28th-highest potential defensive midfielder in the First League

15.3

Ratingi

28th of 31 defensive midfielders

17.2

Seasoni

below regular-starter level

39.1%

Minutes

rotation minutes

1.94

Def. actions / 90

light defensive volume

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

1.94

Def. / 90

Tackles

Interceptions

Clean sheets

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 28th-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the First League of 31. 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.

Per 90 & availability

Minutes played %39.1%

Available fixtures37 of 37

Goals / 900.138

Assists / 900.208

Goal contribution / 900.346

Defensive actions / 901.937

Player flow

Goal involvements5

Shot conversion %25

Shot accuracy %40

Pass accuracy %77

Dribble success %93.8

Cards / 900.277

Foul involvement / 901.107

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 (~5), then tapers with age. At 31, Tsonev sits on 2.2, past its peak and easing. The blue line is Tsonev's projected Rating — 15.3 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.

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.