# Ludogorets football club performance

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ludogorets-football-club-performance
> Updated: 2026-10-12T15:48:37.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Ludogorets began a period of activity marked by the return of head coach Igor Jovicic. The club first participated in a friendly match against the Romanian side CSM Râmnicu Vâlcea, resulting in a 3-0 victory. This match featured the debuts of several players, including Ivo Gurbic, Omar Rekik, Ivan Zhelezko, and Amir Hajiahmethovic.

Following the friendly, Ludogorets transitioned to official league play, securing a 5-0 win against Arda Kardzhali in the 11th round of the Bulgarian First Professional Football League. Goals in that match were scored by Caio Vidal, Bernard Tekpetey, Ruan Cruz, and Ivan Zhelezko. Following this victory, the team held third place in the league standings with 26 points.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-12: Ludogorets Razgrad defeats Arda Kardzhali 5-0

Ludogorets Razgrad defeated Arda Kardzhali 5-0 in the Bulgarian First League, marking the return of head coach Igor Jovicic.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ludogorets-razgrad-defeats-arda-kardzhali-5-0

### 2026-09-27: Ludogorets defeats CSM Râmnicu Vâlcea 3-0 in friendly

Ludogorets defeated Romanian side CSM Râmnicu Vâlcea 3-0 in a friendly match, marking the unofficial return of coach Igor Jovicic and featuring debuts for four new players.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ludogorets-defeats-csm-rmnicu-vlcea-3-0-in-friendly

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