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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
No indication of notable burst; assumed average for his age and height. (conf 0.22)
At 1.84m, likely a steady rather than quick runner. (conf 0.2)
Reasonable balance for a tall young midfielder, but undocumented. (conf 0.2)
Young central midfielder expected to cover ground; not documented. (conf 0.22)
Control
Reached senior football at 15, which suggests comfortable technique. (conf 0.22)
No evidence of a strong ball-carrying game. (conf 0.2)
Tall 1.84m frame helps him protect the ball for a young player. (conf 0.2)
No documented striking quality; kept near average. (conf 0.2)
Distribution
Early senior debut at 15 suggests decent passing basics. (conf 0.22)
Range of passing is not documented, so kept at a cautious level. (conf 0.2)
Central role with little crossing demand. (conf 0.2)
Little public evidence on creativity; kept average for age. (conf 0.2)
Chance threat
Scored two goals in three Bulgaria U17 games, but senior output is unproven. (conf 0.2)
Not enough senior data to judge his shot choices. (conf 0.2)
No documented runs into the box, so kept at a cautious level. (conf 0.2)
Not known as a set-piece or long-range shot taker at any level. (conf 0.18)
Duels
Height of 1.84m gives a fair base for aerial duels. (conf 0.2)
Competes at youth level, but senior duels are still ahead. (conf 0.2)
Defense
No data on pressing; assumed typical for a young midfielder. (conf 0.2)
Limited defensive record available, so kept at a cautious level. (conf 0.2)
Positional habits still forming in a new league and system. (conf 0.2)
Mental
Debuted as a 15-year-old, which hints at early poise. (conf 0.22)
Senior decision-making is untested at this level. (conf 0.2)
Moved abroad as a teenager and plays in the middle; effort assumed solid. (conf 0.22)
Resilience
No injury record found; treated as average. (conf 0.2)
Outlook
Aged 20, youngest ever Lokomotiv Plovdiv debutant, Cagliari prospect. (conf 0.3)
Little senior exposure, so modest standing outside youth circles. (conf 0.22)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Ivan Sulev is a Bulgarian central midfielder born in Plovdiv and listed at 1.84 metres. He came through the Lokomotiv Plovdiv academy and became the club's youngest ever first-team player at 15, before moving to Cagliari's Primavera side in February 2023. He also played for Bulgaria at under-17 level. He is now part of Cagliari's first-team squad as a young, developing midfielder with little senior experience so far.
Debuted for Lokomotiv Plovdiv on 5 December 2021 at age 15, the youngest player in the club's history.
Joined Cagliari's Primavera squad from Lokomotiv Plovdiv on 10 February 2023.