Alex Petkov
Alex Petkov (Bulgarian: Алекс Петков; born 25 July 1999) is a Bulgarian footballer who plays as a midfielder who most recently played for Heart of Midlothian.[1] He is the son of Bulgarian former player Milen Petkov.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Alex Milenov Petkov | ||
Date of birth | 25 July 1999 | ||
Place of birth | Sofia, Bulgaria | ||
Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
Playing position(s) | Centre-back | ||
Youth career | |||
2008–2016 | Cherno More | ||
2016–2020 | Heart of Midlothian | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2017–2020 | Heart of Midlothian | 0 | (0) |
2018 | → Berwick Rangers (loan) | 6 | (0) |
2019–2020 | → Clyde (loan) | 14 | (0) |
2020 | → Brechin City (loan) | 4 | (0) |
National team‡ | |||
2016 | Bulgaria U19 | 1 | (0) |
2017 | Bulgaria U18 | 2 | (0) |
2019– | Bulgaria U21 | 6 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 27 August 2018 ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 10 September 2019 |
Career
Petkov began his career at Cherno More Varna and joined Heart of Midlothian at the age of 16 in June 2016, signing a three-year contract.[2]
On 22 July 2017, Petkov made his first-team debut, replacing John Souttar during a 3–0 League Cup victory over East Fife at Tynecastle Park. On 19 January 2018, Petkov joined Scottish League Two side Berwick Rangers on loan until the end of the season.[3] He made his league debut in a 2–3 home loss against Peterhead eleven days later, playing the full 90 minutes.
During the 2019–20 season Petkov was loaned to Clyde and Brechin City.[4]
International career
Petkov made his debut for the Bulgarian under-21 team on 22 March 2019 in the starting eleven for the friendly against Northern Ireland U21.[5]
References
- Alex Petkov Stats
- "Talented youngsters join club". heartsfc.co.uk. 15 June 2016.
- "Irving returns, Petkov loaned out". heartsfc.co.uk. 19 January 2018.
- "BRECHIN BRING IN PETKOV". SPFL. 18 February 2020. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
- "България U21 отстъпи с 0:1 в контролата със Северна Ирландия U21" (in Bulgarian). bfunion.bg. 22 March 2019.
External links
- Alex Petkov at Soccerway