Ilia Gruev
Verified 8 Sept 2026Centre Defensive MidfielderBulgaria26 years old
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Position
Centre Defensive Midfielder
Age
26
Nationality
🇧🇬 Bulgaria
Height
185 cm
Weight
72 kg
Shirt
#44
League
Premier League
Premier League stats
Season and career totals from the Premier League data feed.
Updated 8 Sept 2026
Current season
Premier LeaguePremier League career
Appearances
23
Starts
15
Minutes
1,322
Assists
3
Yellow cards
3
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Ilia Gruev is a Centre Defensive Midfielder born in Sofia on 6 May 2000 (Bulgaria). Currently listed with Leeds United, who compete in the Premier League in England.
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