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Ilia Gruev
Market value
€12M
3 June 2026
Club
Leeds UnitedMidfielder
- Position detail
- Defensive midfield
- Preferred foot
- Left
- Born
- 6 May 2000
- Place of birth
- Sofia, Bulgaria
- Height
- 1.85 m
- Nationality
- Bulgaria
- At club since
- 31 August 2023
- Contract until
- 30 June 2027
- Agent
- feel soccer GmbH
Next match
Carabao Cup
Chelseav
Leeds United· Stamford Bridge, London
Seasons
Complete seasons only, to 25/26
Seasons
4
Appearances
65
Goals
0
Assists
3
League
| Season | Competition | Team | Apps | Goals | Assists | Yellow cards | Red cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | Premier League | Leeds United | 23 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 23/24 | Bundesliga | SV Werder Bremen | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | Bundesliga | SV Werder Bremen | 31 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 20/21 | Bundesliga | SV Werder Bremen | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Domestic cups
| Season | Competition | Team | Apps | Goals | Assists | Yellow cards | Red cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | FA Cup | Leeds United | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 25/26 | EFL Cup | Leeds United | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23/24 | FA Cup | Leeds United | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | DFB-Pokal | SV Werder Bremen | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | DFB-Pokal | SV Werder Bremen | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Shirt numbers
Squad numbers are recorded from 2013 onwards.
Club
| Season | Club | Number | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Leeds | 44 | 2 |
| 25/26 | Leeds | 44 | 38 |
| 2024 | Leeds | 44 | 4 |
| 2023 |  Werder Bremen | 28 | 2 |
| 22/23 | Werder Bremen | 28 | 35 |
| 2021 | Werder Bremen | 28 | 1 |
| 20/21 | Werder Bremen | 28 | 12 |
| 19/20 | Werder Bremen | 28 | 5 |
Career moves
| Season | To | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23/24 | Leeds | Transfer | €6.5M |
| 19/20 | Werder Bremen | Transfer | Undisclosed |
| 17/18 |  W. Bremen U19 | Transfer | Undisclosed |
| 16/17 |  W. Bremen U17 | Transfer | Undisclosed |
| 15/16 |  W. Bremen Yth. | Transfer | Free transfer |
Market value
Current
€12M
- 28 Jul 2019: €200k, Werder Bremen
- 10 Feb 2021: €400k, Werder Bremen
- 15 Dec 2021: €800k, Werder Bremen
- 16 Jun 2022: €1m, Werder Bremen
- 9 Nov 2022: €3m, Werder Bremen
- 27 Oct 2023: €4.50m, Leeds United
- 21 Dec 2023: €4m, Leeds United
- 7 Mar 2024: €5m, Leeds United
- 17 Oct 2025: €8m, Leeds United
- 9 Dec 2025: €9m, Leeds United
- 9 Mar 2026: €12m, Leeds United
- 3 Jun 2026: €12m, Leeds United
Last change
Common questions
Which club does Ilia Gruev play for?
- The current club of Ilia Gruev is Leeds United.
What shirt number does Ilia Gruev wear?
- Ilia Gruev wears the number 44 shirt. The club is Leeds.
What position does Ilia Gruev play?
- Ilia Gruev plays in the position of Defensive midfield.
How old is Ilia Gruev?
- Ilia Gruev is 26 years old, born on 6 May 2000.
What is the market value of Ilia Gruev?
- The market value of Ilia Gruev is €12M, recorded on 3 June 2026.
How many goals has Ilia Gruev scored?
- In the seasons we have on record, Ilia Gruev has played 65 matches. In those recorded seasons Ilia Gruev scored 0 goals. These numbers cover the seasons in our records, and are not a complete career total.
How many international matches has Ilia Gruev played?
- Ilia Gruev has played 27 matches at international level. The national team on record is Bulgaria.
What is the nationality of Ilia Gruev?
- The nationality of Ilia Gruev is Bulgaria.
Where was Ilia Gruev born?
- Ilia Gruev was born in Sofia, Bulgaria.
How tall is Ilia Gruev?
- The height of Ilia Gruev is 1.85 m.
Which foot does Ilia Gruev prefer?
- Ilia Gruev prefers the left foot.
When does the contract of Ilia Gruev end?
- The contract of Ilia Gruev runs until 30 June 2027.
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