Leeds 
Premier League 
Apr 18
Premier LeagueWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
3-0
Last updated on May 29, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Ilia Iliev Gruev
25 years old
Position
Midfielder
Height
185 cm
Weight
72 kg
Date of Birth - Nationality
06 May 2000 - Bulgaria
Birth City
Sofia
Ranking
14th
— Premier League
Statistics of I. Gruev — Season 2025/2026
📊 General
Appearances
23
Starts
15
Minutes played
1334
Goals
0
Average rating
Cards
3
Yellows
-
0
Red
⚙️ Midfielder stats
Passes - accuracy
584 - 89%
Key passes / Assists
11 key passes / 3 assists
Fouls committed / drawn
16 committed / 9 drawn
Duels won %
46% (52/113)
Dribbles success %
86% (6/7)
Total / on target shots
6 shots / 1 on target
📊 General
Appearances
35
Starts
25
Minutes played
2082
Goals
0
Average rating
6.73/10
Cards
4
Yellows
-
0
Red
⚙️ Midfielder stats
Passes - accuracy
1033 - 17%
Key passes / Assists
17 key passes / 3 assists
Fouls committed / drawn
23 committed / 19 drawn
Duels won %
47% (73/155)
Dribbles success %
67% (6/9)
Total / on target shots
10 shots / 2 on target
Standings Premier League 2025/2026
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Arsenal | 38 | 26 | 7 | 5 | 71 | 27 | +44 | 85 | WWWWW |
| 2 |  Manchester City | 38 | 23 | 9 | 6 | 77 | 35 | +42 | 78 | LDWWD |
| 3 |  Manchester United | 38 | 20 | 11 | 7 | 69 | 50 | +19 | 71 | WWDWW |
| 4 |  Aston Villa | 38 | 19 | 8 | 11 | 56 | 49 | +7 | 65 | WWDLL |
| 5 |  Liverpool | 38 | 17 | 9 | 12 | 63 | 53 | +10 | 60 | DLDLW |
| 6 |  Bournemouth | 38 | 13 | 18 | 7 | 58 | 54 | +4 | 57 | DDWWD |
| 7 |  Sunderland | 38 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 42 | 48 | -6 | 54 | WWDDL |
| 8 |  Brighton | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 52 | 46 | +6 | 53 | LLWLW |
| 9 |  Brentford | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 55 | 52 | +3 | 53 | DDLWL |
| 10 |  Chelsea | 38 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 58 | 52 | +6 | 52 | LWDLL |
| 11 |  Fulham | 38 | 15 | 7 | 16 | 47 | 51 | -4 | 52 | WDLLW |
| 12 |  Newcastle | 38 | 14 | 7 | 17 | 53 | 55 | -2 | 49 | LWDWL |
| 13 |  Everton | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 47 | 50 | -3 | 49 | LLDDL |
| 14 |  Leeds | 38 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 49 | 56 | -7 | 47 | LWDWD |
| 15 |  Crystal Palace | 38 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 41 | 51 | -10 | 45 | LDLDL |
| 16 |  Nottingham Forest | 38 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 48 | 51 | -3 | 44 | DLDWW |
| 17 |  Tottenham | 38 | 10 | 11 | 17 | 48 | 57 | -9 | 41 | WLDWW |
| 18 |  West Ham | 38 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 46 | 65 | -19 | 39 | WLLLW |
| 19 |  Burnley | 38 | 4 | 10 | 24 | 38 | 75 | -37 | 22 | DLDLL |
| 20 |  Wolves | 38 | 3 | 11 | 24 | 27 | 68 | -41 | 20 | DDLDL |
Champions League UCL Qualification Europa / Conf. League Relegation zone
Squad — Leeds
Career of I. Gruev since 2018
2025/2026
Leeds
Leeds35Apps
-Goals
3Assists
Rating
2024/2025Leeds
Leeds25Apps
-Goals
2Assists
Rating
2023/2024Leeds
Leeds35Apps
1Goals
1Assists
Rating
2023/2024
Werder Bremen
Werder Bremen1Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2022/2023Werder Bremen
Werder Bremen32Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2021/2022Werder Bremen
Werder Bremen26Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
2020/2021Werder Bremen
Werder Bremen3Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2020/2021
Werder Bremen II
Werder Bremen II4Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2019/2020Werder Bremen II
Werder Bremen II15Apps
2Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2025/2026Leeds
Leeds23Apps
-Goals
3Assists
Rating
2024/2025Leeds
Leeds23Apps
-Goals
2Assists
Rating
2023/2024Leeds
Leeds32Apps
1Goals
1Assists
Rating
2023/2024Werder Bremen
Werder Bremen1Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2022/2023Werder Bremen
Werder Bremen31Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2021/2022Werder Bremen
Werder Bremen26Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
2020/2021Werder Bremen
Werder Bremen2Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2020/2021Werder Bremen II
Werder Bremen II4Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2019/2020Werder Bremen II
Werder Bremen II15Apps
2Goals
-Assists
-Rating
TRANSFERS
2023
Werder Bremen
→
Leeds
€ 4.7M
Werder Bremen
Leeds
HONOURS
Championship
England
2024/2025
Winner
2. Bundesliga
Germany
2021/2022
2nd Place
LAST MATCHES
Apr 13
Premier LeagueWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
1-2
Apr 05
FA CupDRAW
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
2-2
Mar 15
Premier LeagueDRAW
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
0-0
Mar 03
Premier LeagueLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
0-1
BIOGRAPHY
I. Gruev lines up for Leeds in the Premier League, bringing his qualities to one of football's top competitions. Hailing from Sofia, this Bulgaria player has climbed the ranks to establish himself in professional football. As a midfielder, his 185 cm height and 72 kg weight provide a real physical presence on the pitch. Whether holding or organising, he adapts perfectly to the different situations he encounters on the pitch. In 2023, he moved to Leeds from Werder Bremen, for € 4.7M, underlining his value on the transfer market. His honours include Championship, achievements that reflect sustained excellence throughout his professional career. Throughout the 2025/2026 season, he has continued to affirm himself as a key member of Leeds's group. His daily commitment and consistency make him a respected figure in Leeds's dressing room.
ADVANCED STATS
LAST 5 MATCHES
| Date | Opponent | Score | Min | Rating | Goals | Ast | Shots | KP | Tac | Duels | Drib |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr |
Wolves
|
3-0 | 12 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0/1 | 0/0 |
| 13 Apr |
Manchester United
|
1-2 | 16 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0/1 | 0 | 0 | 2/2 | 0/0 |
| 05 Apr |
West Ham
|
2-2 | 51 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 0/1 | 2 | 1 | 2/3 | 0/0 |
| 15 Mar |
Crystal Palace
|
0-0 | 45 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 1 | 1/2 | 0/0 |
| 03 Mar |
Sunderland
|
0-1 | 62 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 1 | 0 | 1/6 | 0/0 |