Atanas Chernev

Tall centre-back who is more of a positional than a quick defender (conf 0.35)

Adequate pace for a 1.95 m centre-back, not a sprinter (conf 0.35)

Long frame with limited agility in tight spaces (conf 0.35)

Handles the physical load of centre-back play in Bulgaria and abroad (conf 0.35)

Controls the ball competently under little pressure (conf 0.3)

Rarely carries the ball forward as a defender (conf 0.3)

Uses his height and frame well to hold off attackers (conf 0.35)

Basic striking technique, with clearances as the main use (conf 0.3)

Simple, safe short passing from the back line (conf 0.35)

Can play longer balls out of defence but is not a specialist (conf 0.3)

Rarely a wide threat from the centre-back position (conf 0.3)

Plays safe options rather than creative passes (conf 0.3)

Centre-back with minimal goal threat beyond the odd set piece (conf 0.3)

Shoots rarely, with chances mostly coming from set pieces (conf 0.3)

Makes standard runs for set pieces rather than any complex movement (conf 0.3)

No sign that he takes dead-ball duties, so a low default is used (conf 0.25)

At 1.95 m, aerial duels are the main strength of his game (conf 0.45)

Strong frame helps in duels, though agility is limited (conf 0.4)

Does the job in defensive pressing without leading it (conf 0.3)

Wins ground and aerial duels, with tackles and clearances in his role (conf 0.35)

Steady in holding his place in a back line, with Bulgarian senior caps (conf 0.35)

Handled senior Bulgaria debut in a 4-0 defeat to Spain, which tested his composure (conf 0.35)

Makes standard defender decisions with room to improve (conf 0.3)

Works hard for his team in the back line, an experienced professional (conf 0.35)

No major injury record is documented, so a neutral score (conf 0.25)

Age 24 with international experience, but a moderate ceiling (conf 0.35)

Bulgaria senior international and a loan in Germany, but a modest profile (conf 0.4)