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Ilia Gruev
Илия Илиев Груев
Defensive Midfield
Leeds United
26 years old
185 cm
left foot
Market Value
€12.0M
Contract Expires
Jun 30, 2027
Appearances
308
Goals
15
Assists
26
Minutes
21,577
Career Statistics
| Season | Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/27 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | Premier League 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| ↳ | UEFA Nations League C | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 25/26 | EFL Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | FA Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | Premier League | 23 | 0 | 3 |
| 24/25 | Championship | 23 | 0 | 2 |
| ↳ | EFL Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | FA Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | International Friendlies | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | UEFA Nations League C | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | UEFA Nations League Play-off | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | World Cup Qualifiers (Europe) | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 23/24 | Bundesliga | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | Championship | 29 | 0 | 1 |
| ↳ | Championship Play-Offs | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| ↳ | FA Cup | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| ↳ | International Friendlies | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | Bundesliga | 31 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | DFB-Pokal | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | European Qualifiers | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | International Friendlies | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | UEFA Nations League C | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | 2. Bundesliga | 26 | 1 | 0 |
| ↳ | DFB-Pokal | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | UEFA Euro Under-21 qualification | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | Bundesliga | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | DFB-Pokal | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | International Friendlies | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| ↳ | Regionalliga Nord | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 19/20 | Bundesliga | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | Regionalliga Nord | 15 | 2 | 4 |
| 18/19 | A-Junioren Bundesliga North/Northeast (- 23/24) | 24 | 3 | 4 |
| ↳ | DFB-Pokal der Junioren | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| ↳ | International Friendlies | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | Regionalliga Nord | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17/18 | A-Junioren Bundesliga North/Northeast (- 23/24) | 26 | 1 | 4 |
| ↳ | DFB-Pokal der Junioren | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | International Friendlies | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| ↳ | UEFA Euro Under-19 qualification | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 16/17 | A-Junioren Bundesliga North/Northeast (- 23/24) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | B-Junioren Bundesliga Nord/Nordost (- 23/24) | 25 | 3 | 4 |
| ↳ | German Under-17 Championship | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | International Friendlies | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | UEFA Euro Under-17 qualification | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Transfer History
€6.5M
Aug 31, 2023
W. Bremen U19
Undisclosed
Jul 1, 2019
W. Bremen U17
W. Bremen U19
Undisclosed
Jul 1, 2017
W. Bremen Yth.
W. Bremen U17
Undisclosed
Jul 1, 2016
RW Erfurt Yth.
W. Bremen Yth.
Undisclosed
Jul 1, 2015
Market Value History
| Period | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 — Oct 4, 2026 | €12.0M | +€7.0M |
| Mar 9, 2026 | €5.0M | €7.0M |
| Mar 8, 2026 | €12.0M | +€7.0M |
| Jan 7, 2026 | €5.0M | €4.0M |
| Dec 8, 2025 | €9.0M | +€1.0M |
| Oct 16, 2025 | €8.0M | +€3.0M |
| Mar 6, 2024 — May 26, 2025 | €5.0M | +€1.0M |
| Dec 20, 2023 | €4.0M | €500.0K |
| Oct 26, 2023 | €4.5M | +€1.5M |
| Nov 8, 2022 — Jun 21, 2023 | €3.0M | +€2.0M |
| Jun 15, 2022 | €1.0M | +€200.0K |
| Dec 14, 2021 | €800.0K | +€400.0K |
| Feb 9, 2021 — Jun 8, 2021 | €400.0K | +€200.0K |
| Jul 27, 2019 — Sep 15, 2020 | €200.0K |
Achievements & Trophies
English 2nd tier champion
• Leeds United
Footballer of the Year
International Career
BulgariaSenior
30
Caps
0
Goals
0
Assists
Debut: Sep 23, 2022
Bulgaria U21U21
12
Caps
1
Goals
0
Assists
Debut: Mar 26, 2021
Bulgaria U18U18
7
Caps
1
Goals
0
Assists
Debut: Jan 8, 2017
Bulgaria U19U19
5
Caps
0
Goals
0
Assists
Debut: Nov 11, 2017
Bulgaria U17U17
3
Caps
1
Goals
0
Assists
Debut: Sep 28, 2016
Injury History
| Injury | Period | Days Out | Games Missed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knee injury | May 22, 2026 - Jul 13, 2026 | 53 | 1 |
| Meniscus injury | Apr 21, 2026 - May 21, 2026 | 31 | 5 |
| Knee surgery | Oct 1, 2024 - Jan 12, 2025 | 104 | 24 |
| Ankle injury | Mar 25, 2024 - Apr 3, 2024 | 10 | 2 |
| Ankle injury | Mar 15, 2021 - Apr 8, 2021 | 25 | 9 |