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Ilia Gruev
Born: May 6, 2000
Height: 6' 0.5" (185cm)
Hometown: Sofia, Bulgaria
Nationality: 
Bulgarian
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BulgarianPosition: Midfielder
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2020-2023 | Werder Bremen |
| 2023- | Leeds United | |
Sports Mole has 74 articles about Ilia Gruev. Articles 1 to 40:
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Leeds United vs. Chelsea team news: Cole Palmer, Estevao Willian decisions made by Enzo Maresca
Leeds United and Chelsea announce their starting lineups for Wednesday's Premier League fixture at Elland Road.18:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F11%2Fhaaland-690797d1179e8642646402.jpg "Erling Haaland scores and celebrates for Manchester City on November 2, 2025")
Man City vs. Leeds confirmed lineups: Haaland in, Cherki out as Guardiola makes nine changes for Premier League clash
Manchester City and Leeds United confirm their starting lineups for this afternoon’s Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium.Nov 29, 13:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F42%2Fao-tanaka.jpg "Leeds United's Ao Tanaka during his side's Championship match against Sheffield United, on October 18, 2024")
Leeds lineup vs. Fulham: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Leeds United could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Fulham.Sep 11, 17:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F13%2Fsean-longstaff.jpg "Newcastle United's Sean Longstaff on October 19, 2024")
Leeds lineup vs. Newcastle: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Leeds United could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Newcastle United.Aug 28, 17:05
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F08%2Flukas-nmecha-of-leeds-united-celebrates-scoring-on-august-18-2025-68abc376e2980233309204.jpg "Lukas Nmecha of Leeds United celebrates scoring on August 18, 2025")
Preview:Leeds United vs Newcastle United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Leeds United and Newcastle United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 28, 17:00
Preview:Sheffield Wednesday vs Leeds United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Cup clash between Sheffield Wednesday and Leeds United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 24, 20:16
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F09%2Fleeds-united.jpg "Lees United celebrating win over Sheffield United on February 24, 2025.")
Preview:Queens Park Rangers vs. Leeds United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Queens Park Rangers and Leeds United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 13, 22:17
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F41%2Fdaniel-farke.jpg "Leeds United head coach Daniel Farke in September 2024.")
Sheffield United vs. Leeds team news: Have Chris Wilder, Daniel Farke tinkered for Championship showdown?
Sheffield United and Leeds United announce their starting lineups for Monday's Championship top-of-the-table showdown at Bramall Lane.Feb 24, 19:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F01%2Fdaniel-farke.jpg "Manager of Leeds United Daniel Farke applauds fans after his side's Championship match against Derby County, on December 29, 2024")
Preview:Leeds United vs. Cardiff City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Leeds United and Cardiff City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 30, 13:42
Preview:Leeds United vs. Sheffield Wednesday - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Championship clash between Leeds United and Sheffield Wednesday, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 17, 17:44
Preview:Leeds United vs. Harrogate Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's FA Cup clash between Leeds United and Harrogate Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 9, 16:46
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F52%2Fruben-selles.jpg "Hull City manager Ruben Selles during his side's Championship match against Swansea City, on December 21, 2024")
Preview:Hull City vs. Leeds United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Hull City and Leeds United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 2, 22:43
Preview:Leeds United vs. Blackburn Rovers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Championship clash between Leeds United and Blackburn Rovers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 30, 23:16
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F52%2Fdaniel-farke.jpg "Leeds United manager Daniel Farke after his sides match against Oxford United, on December 21, 2024")
Preview:Derby County vs. Leeds United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Championship clash between Derby County and Leeds United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 27, 20:11
Preview:Stoke City vs. Leeds United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Championship clash between Stoke City and Leeds United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 24, 15:16
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F38%2Fdaniel-farke_1.jpg "Daniel Farke Manager of Leeds United on September 21, 2024")
Preview:Leeds United vs. Oxford United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Leeds United and Oxford United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 19, 15:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F37%2Fpaul-heckingbottom.jpg "Preston North End manager Paul Heckingbottom on August 08, 2024")
Preview:Preston North End vs. Leeds United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Preston North End and Leeds United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 12, 18:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F49%2Fmichael-carrick.jpg "Manager of Middlesbrough Michael Carrick applauds fans at the end of his side's match Burnley against Burnley, on December 6, 2024")
Preview:Leeds United vs. Middlesbrough - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Leeds United and Middlesbrough, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 8, 22:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F33%2Fjohn-eustace.jpg "John Eustace manager of Blackburn Rovers on August 2, 2024")
Preview:Blackburn Rovers vs. Leeds United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Blackburn Rovers and Leeds United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 28, 16:31
Preview:Leeds United vs. Luton Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Championship clash between Leeds United and Luton Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 25, 13:48
Preview:Leeds United vs. Queens Park Rangers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Leeds United and Queens Park Rangers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 7, 14:56
![Millwall manager Neil Harris pictured in April 2024 [IMAGO]](https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/thumbor/q7YKdN5q6WDVt21bXP8B4U3Thz4=/87x65/smart/filters:format(webp)/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F25%2Fneil-harris.jpg "Millwall manager Neil Harris pictured in April 2024 [IMAGO]")
Preview:Millwall vs. Leeds United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Championship clash between Millwall and Leeds United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 4, 13:41
Preview:Leeds United vs. Plymouth Argyle - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Leeds United and Plymouth Argyle, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 31, 16:12
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F36%2Fbristol-city.jpg "George Tanner of Bristol City celebrates on August 24, 2024")
Preview:Bristol City vs. Leeds United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Bristol City and Leeds United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 24, 12:15
Preview:Leeds United vs. Watford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Leeds United and Watford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 20, 20:39
Leeds United transfer news: Former Arsenal midfielder on trial at Elland Road
Leeds United reportedly invite a former Arsenal midfielder to undergo a trial as Daniel Farke attempts to bolster his ranks in that area of the pitch.Oct 17, 14:14
Preview:Leeds United vs. Sheffield United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Championship clash between Leeds United and Sheffield United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 16, 13:24
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F36%2Fmichael-oneill.jpg "Northern Ireland head coach Michael O'Neill on March 26, 2024")
Preview:Northern Ireland vs. Bulgaria - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Nations League clash between Northern Ireland and Bulgaria, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 13, 13:05
Leeds United transfer news: Former Premier League player under consideration to resolve midfield crisis?
Leeds United are allegedly giving consideration to signing a former Premier League midfielder to resolve their crisis in that area of the pitch.Oct 11, 09:34
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F36%2Fgerson-rodrigues.jpg "Luxembourg's Gerson Rodrigues reacts on March 26, 2024")
Preview:Bulgaria vs. Luxembourg - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Nations League clash between Bulgaria and Luxembourg, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 10, 08:24
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F38%2Fregis-le-bris.jpg "Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris pictured on August 18, 2024")
Preview:Sunderland vs. Leeds United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Championship clash between Sunderland and Leeds United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 2, 09:30
Preview:Leeds United vs. Coventry City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Leeds United and Coventry City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 26, 10:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F37%2Ferol-bulut.jpg "Cardiff City head coach Erol Bulut in August 2024.")
Preview:Cardiff City vs. Leeds United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Cardiff City and Leeds United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 19, 20:43
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F33%2Fdan-james.jpg "Dan James of Leeds United on August 10, 2024")
Preview:Leeds United vs. Burnley - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Leeds United and Burnley, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 12, 11:43
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F36%2Fcarlos-alos.jpg "Belarus head coach Carlos Alos on October 15, 2024")
Preview:Belarus vs. Bulgaria - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Nations League clash between Belarus and Bulgaria, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 3, 16:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F19%2Fdaniel-farke.JPG "Leeds United head coach Daniel Farke on May 12, 2024.")
Preview:Leeds United vs. Hull City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Leeds United and Hull City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 29, 16:37
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F11%2Fdanny-rohl.jpg "Sheffield Wednesday manager Danny Rohl reacts on March 8, 2024")
Preview:Sheffield Wednesday vs. Leeds United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Championship clash between Sheffield Wednesday and Leeds United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 21, 11:17
Preview:West Bromwich Albion vs. Leeds United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between West Bromwich Albion and Leeds United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 15, 15:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F46%2Fedward-iordanescu.jpg "Romania coach Edward Iordanescu celebrates after qualifying for the Euro 2024 on November 18, 2023")
Preview:Romania vs. Bulgaria - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's friendly clash between Romania and Bulgaria, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 2, 12:55
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Preview:Leeds United vs. Southampton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Championship clash between Leeds United and Southampton, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 26, 11:50
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