Iliya Milanov

Iliya Ventsislavov Milanov (Bulgarian: Илия Венциславов Миланов; born 19 February 1992) is a Bulgarian footballer who plays as a defender for Botev Vratsa.[2] His twin brother Georgi Milanov is also a footballer.

Iliya Milanov
Milanov with Litex Lovech in 2015
Personal information
Full name Iliya Ventsislavov Milanov
Date of birth (1992-02-19) 19 February 1992
Place of birth Levski, Bulgaria
Height 1.84 m (6 ft 1⁄2 in)[1]
Playing position(s) Centre-back / Right-back
Club information
Current team
 Botev Vratsa
Number 18
Youth career
2005–2009 Litex Lovech
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2009–2015 Litex Lovech 94 (3)
2015 Litex Lovech II 5 (0)
2016 Beroe 17 (0)
2017 Neftochimic 9 (1)
2017 Cherno More 7 (0)
2018– Botev Vratsa 47 (3)
National team‡
2011 Bulgaria U19 3 (0)
2011–2013 Bulgaria U21 11 (0)
2013– Bulgaria 6 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 13 July 2020
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 30 March 2016

Career

Litex Lovech

Born in Levski, Pleven Province, Milanov began playing football at the local club, before joined the Litex Lovech Academy, together with his twin brother Georgi, in 2005. He was part of a group of young players at the club who guided the club to win the Bulgarian U-17 Championship in June 2009.[3]

On 3 December 2009, Milanov made his Litex first-team debut in a 4–0 away win over Pirin Gotse Delchev in the Bulgarian Cup, coming on as a substitute in the 72nd minute.[4] He made his league debut in a 4–2 away win against Sportist Svoge at Chavdar Tsvetkov Stadium on 16 May 2010, in the final game of the 2009–10 A PFG season, playing the full 90 minutes.

During the 2011–12 season, Milanov formed a partnership with Nikolay Bodurov in the centre of defence and has become an established first team player. On 20 April 2013, he hit his first goal, scoring header in the 2–1 home loss against Levski Sofia.[5]

On 5 January 2016 it was announced that left the club by terminating his contract with paying 3 paychecks,[6] but later the same day Litex said that this is not possible and he can't cancel his contract and can't leave the club as free agent until 31 July 2017 when his contract ends and if he wants to move in other club they have to pay transfer fee.[7] Still, the player left the club even after Litex announced they will sue him.[8]

Beroe Stara Zagora

On 1 March 2016 Milanov signed with Beroe Stara Zagora.[9]

Neftochimic Burgas

On 12 February 2017 Milanov signed with Neftochimic Burgas.[10] He made his debut for the team on 1 March 2017 after coming on as a substitute and scoring the equalizer for the 1:1 draw against Ludogorets Razgrad.[11]

Cherno More

On 12 September 2017, Milanov signed with Cherno More.[12] He made his debut on 20 September in a 1–2 away defeat by Montana in the Bulgarian Cup's first round.[13]

Botev Vratsa

On 27 September 2018, Milanov signed with Botev Vratsa, after having being released from Cherno More at the end of the previous season.[14]

International career

Shortly afterwards, Milanov was called up to the Bulgaria under-21 team for the first time, making his competitive debut on 3 March 2010, in a 0–2 loss against Montenegro U21. He made his debut for the senior team on 12 October 2012 in a 1-1 draw against Denmark, substituting Georgi Iliev.

Career statistics

Club
As of 2 March 2020
Club Season Division League Cup Europe Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Litex Lovech 2009–10 A Group 10100020
2010–11 60100070
2011–12 2104030280
2012–13 27140–311
2013–14 25010–260
2014–15 1424000182
2015–16 00100010
Litex Lovech II 2015–16 B Group 50––50
Beroe 2015–16 A Group 40000040
2016–17 First League 1300040170
Neftochimic 9121–112
Cherno More 2017–18 7010–80
Botev Vratsa 2018–19 19100–191
2019–20 21210–222
Total Bulgaria 1727201701998

National team
Bulgaria national team
YearAppsGoals
201220
201330
201410
Total60

Honours

Litex Lovech
gollark: (do you people obtain these things)
gollark: HOW?
gollark: At significant cost.
gollark: I can only get 3Gs.
gollark: SAltful!

References
  1. "Състав на "Черно море" за сезон 2017/2018" (in Bulgarian). Cherno More official website. Retrieved 20 September 2017.
  2. "Iliya Milanov Facts". Soccerway.com.
  3. "Литекс стана шампион при юношите младша" (in Bulgarian). topsport.bg. 2009-06-28.
  4. "Пирин ГД - Литекс 0–4" (in Bulgarian). gong.bg. 2009-12-03.
  5. "Левски прекъсна черната серия в Ловеч" (in Bulgarian). gong.bg. 2013-04-20.
  6. Национал на България избяга от Литекс в стил "Мапуку"
  7. Литекс дръпна критика на Миланов
  8. Илия Миланов още е без отбор
  9. Официално: Илия Миланов подписа с Берое
  10. "Нефтохимик с две нови попълнения" (in Bulgarian). neftochimic.com. 12 February 2017.
  11. Владо Стоянов провали Лудогорец
  12. "Миланов и Сукуна подписаха с Черно море" (in Bulgarian). chernomorepfc.bg. 12 September 2017.
  13. "Изненадата е факт! Феро изхвърли Гонзо и Черно море" (in Bulgarian). sportal.bg. 20 September 2017.
  14. "Илия Миланов подписа с Ботев Враца" (in Bulgarian). gong.bg. 27 September 2018.
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