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NMNikolay Minkov

Nikolay Minkov

€500KMarket Value
Botev Plovdiv
Botev Plovdiv•Defender•
BulgariaBulgaria
6.4
Season Score
28
Aug 13, 1997
177 cm
Height
0.10
Goals/Match
17
Shirt Number
Card stats based on
2025/2026

Performance Overview

Season Performance 25/26
All Competitions
30Matches
4Goals
4Assists
8Goal Contributions
55Mins/game
6.39Avg Rating
Career Statistics

Career

Career Progress

Career Progress

Appearances per Season

Appearance Distribution

64
Full match
11
Substituted off
8
From Bench

Rival Clubs(38)

Player stats against each opponent club

TeamMPWDLGA
CSKA SofiaCSKA Sofia102172130
ArdaArda81250000
Slavia SofiaSlavia Sofia73221110
Levski SofiaLevski Sofia72230030
BeroeBeroe74302100
Lokomotiv PlovdivLokomotiv Plovdiv61320010
Botev VratsaBotev Vratsa64020000
Cherno MoreCherno More61321010
CSKA 1948 SofiaCSKA 1948 Sofia61230120
LudogoretsLudogorets51042010
Spartak VarnaSpartak Varna52030000
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Lokomotiv Sofia 192952120010
Septemvri SofiaSeptemvri Sofia43010000
Levski KrumovgradLevski Krumovgrad42020010
PanathinaikosPanathinaikos20020000
OFK PirinOFK Pirin22000000
MontanaMontana20110000
MariborMaribor21100020
Tsarsko seloTsarsko selo20020000
Nové ZámkyNové Zámky20020000
1–20 of 38

Rival National Teams(7)

Player stats against each opponent national team

TeamMPWDLGA
Republic of IrelandRepublic of Ireland20020010
GreeceGreece10010000
CyprusCyprus10100000
BelarusBelarus10100000
GeorgiaGeorgia10010000
SpainSpain10010000
LuxembourgLuxembourg11000000
Transfers

Transfers

Transfer History

Montana
Montana
Botev Plovdiv
Botev Plovdiv
Jul 1, 2021Free Transfer
Dobrudzha 1919
Dobrudzha 1919
Montana
Montana
Jul 1, 2019Free Transfer
-
Free Agent
Dobrudzha 1919
Dobrudzha 1919
Jan 22, 2019Transfer
CSKA 1948 Sofia
CSKA 1948 Sofia
-
Free Agent
Aug 1, 2018Transfer
Cherno More
Cherno More
CSKA 1948 Sofia
CSKA 1948 Sofia
Jul 1, 2018Free Transfer
Trophies

Trophies & Awards

1 titles won

Championships

Bulgarian Cup
Bulgarian Cup
1x Winner(2023/2024)
1x

About Nikolay Minkov

Nikolay Minkov plays as a defender for Botev Plovdiv. Throughout his career, Nikolay Minkov has scored 16 goals and provided 7 assists in 187 appearances across 3 clubs. In the First League 2025/2026, Nikolay Minkov has contributed 3 goals and 3 assists in 26 appearances, earning an average rating of 6.6. A commanding presence at the back, Nikolay Minkov has made 187 career appearances, contributing 16 goals from defensive positions. Among the clubs he has represented — Botev Plovdiv, Montana, CSKA 1948 Sofia — Nikolay Minkov was most prolific at Botev Plovdiv, where he scored 10 goals in 123 appearances. Throughout his career, Nikolay Minkov has won 1 trophy, including Bulgarian Cup, demonstrating his ability to perform at the highest competitive level. Nikolay Minkov stands 177 cm tall.

Full Career Record — Nikolay Minkov

Nikolay Minkov's professional career spans from 2019 to 2026, a period of roughly 7 seasons over which he has amassed 187 appearances spread across 3 clubs. With 16 goals and 7 assists recorded across that span, his record reflects a sustained contribution at the highest level.

His most productive season in attacking terms came in 25/26 with Botev Plovdiv, when he registered 4 goals and 4 assists in 28 matches, playing 1520 minutes. That campaign stands out as one of the high points of his output.

In his most recent recorded season (25/26) at Botev Plovdiv, Nikolay Minkov played 28 matches, scoring 4 goals and providing 4 assists, with an average match rating of 6.56.

Among the notable milestones of his career, Nikolay Minkov has passed the 100-appearance milestone and has lifted 1 trophy.

Club-by-club totals

ClubPeriodAppsGoalsAssistsMinutesYCRCRating
Botev Plovdiv2021/2022 - now1231067059——6.63
Montana2019/2020 - 2020/202150613650———
Bulgaria (national team)2022 - now800305——6.41
CSKA 1948 Sofia2018/2019 - 2017/2018600360———
Total17916711069

Season-by-season statistics

SeasonClubAppsGoalsAssistsMinutesYCRCRating
25/26Botev Plovdiv284—1520206.56
25/26Bulgaria (national team)20—136006.22
24/25Botev Plovdiv343—2176406.69
24/25Bulgaria (national team)20—79006.00
23/24Bulgaria (national team)40—90107.00
23/24Botev Plovdiv220—1036406.63
22/23Botev Plovdiv313—188060—
21/22Botev Plovdiv80—44720—
20/21Montana324—260841—
19/20Montana182—104230—
18/19CSKA 1948 Sofia60—36020—

Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Nikolay Minkov play?
Nikolay Minkov plays as a Defender for Botev Plovdiv in the First League. He has scored 3 goals in 26 appearances in the First League 2025/2026, with an average rating of 6.6.
What team does Nikolay Minkov play for?
Nikolay Minkov currently plays for Botev Plovdiv in the First League.
How old is Nikolay Minkov?
Nikolay Minkov is 28 years old, born on August 13, 1997. At 28, he has already won 1 trophies in his professional career.
How tall is Nikolay Minkov?
Nikolay Minkov is 177 cm tall.
How many trophies has Nikolay Minkov won?
Nikolay Minkov has won 1 trophies throughout his career, demonstrating his quality at the highest competitive level. He currently plays for Botev Plovdiv.