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Ilia Gruev

FIT
Leeds· Premier LeagueBulgariaDefensive MidfieldAge 26#440.19 xG/90
5Apps
0Goals
0.4xG
0Assists
6.6Rating
Club
Leeds
Premier League
Role
Defensive Midfield
Shirt 44
Verified scope
2025/2026 · 5 apps
Curated season record
Availability
No active injury record
Missing data not treated as confirmation

Gruev in 30 seconds

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Ilia Gruev is a 26-year-old defensive midfield for Leeds and Bulgaria. In the 5 covered 2025/2026 Premier League appearances he has 0 goals from 0.4 xG and 0 assists, with a 6.6 average rating.

He is listed with no active injury record. Missing data is not treated as confirmation of fitness.

Source: SportSignals verified match records, per-match xG and captured prop prices. Missing metrics are left blank, never inferred as zero. 18+, GambleAware.

Props vs the market

0/8Anytime scorerLast 8 covered matches
2/82+ shots on targetSame covered sample
0.08xG per 90Covered sample

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Latest captured prices. Model verdicts include no edge by design; a missing model line is stated rather than invented.

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Rating trend

Last 5 covered appearances
21 Feb 202628 Feb 20263 Mar 202615 Mar 202613 Apr 2026

SportSignals match ratings for the most recent covered appearances.

Ilia Gruev, answered

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How is Gruev performing this season?

Across the verified 8-match sample: 0 goals from 0.4 xG, 2 assists, 6.8 average rating, 467 minutes.

The full breakdown is on the xG page and the match log.

What is his situation at Leeds?

Ilia Gruev is on the active Leeds squad list as a defensive midfield. Club context lives on the Leeds hub, and coverage on the news page.

Ilia Gruev FAQs

How many goals has Ilia Gruev scored this season?
0 goals and 0 assists in the 5 appearances covered by SportSignals verified records for 2025/2026, with a 6.6 average rating. Coverage is a verified sample and is labelled as such.
What is Ilia Gruev's xG this season?
0.4 expected goals in the covered sample against 0 scored, a shortfall of 0.4. The full per-match breakdown is on the xG page.
Is Ilia Gruev fit to play?
Ilia Gruev is listed with no active injury record as of the latest update. SportSignals leaves missing data blank rather than treating it as confirmation.
What position does Ilia Gruev play?
Ilia Gruev plays defensive midfield for Leeds and wears shirt number 44. He is 26 years old.