Ilia Gruev
Mercato XI valuation · €29.5M · July 2026
Current Team
Leeds United
Ilia Gruev
Performance Summary
Season snapshot
Season Rating
Goals / 90
0.00
Assists / 90
0.18
Key Passes
14
Pass Acc.
89.5%
Dribble %
75%
Tackles
25
Goals
0
Assists
3
Key Passes
14
Rating
6.75
Detailed stats
Player Statistics
Assists
3
Shots
10
Shots on Target
2
Shot Accuracy
20%
Big Chances Created
2
Big Chances Missed
1
Transfer History
Career moves for Ilia Gruev
Trophies & Honours
1Championship🥇
Winner · 2024/2025 · Leeds United
About Ilia Gruev
Ilia Gruev is a 26-year-old Bulgaria defensive midfield at Leeds United, where he wears the number 44 shirt. Standing at 185cm and left-footed, he plays in the Premier League.
Across 26 appearances and 1,519 minutes in the 2025/26 season, Ilia Gruev has scored 0 goals and provided 3 assists — a rate of 0.18 goal contributions per 90 minutes. Career honours include the Championship in 2024/2025.
As of July 2026, Mercato XI values Ilia Gruev at €29.5M, a figure that has remained broadly steady in recent months. Playing regularly in the Premier League, a defined role at Leeds United, and being at a productive age for a midfielder all support a positive outlook on his value. Read the methodology to learn more about how we estimate player value.
Frequently asked questions
What position does Ilia Gruev play?+
Ilia Gruev plays as a defensive midfield for Leeds United, and is 26 years old.
How many goals has Ilia Gruev scored in the 2025/26 season?+
In the 2025/26 season, Ilia Gruev has scored 0 goals and provided 3 assists in 26 appearances in the Premier League.
How is Ilia Gruev's 2026 market value calculated?+
Mercato XI estimates Ilia Gruev's market value with an AI model that weighs his on-pitch performance, age, and the strength of the Premier League. The valuation is recalculated every month.