Nikolay Iliev
Nikolay Iliev (Bulgarian: Николай Илиев; born 31 March 1964) is a former Bulgarian footballer who played as a defender. He was part of the Bulgarian national team that reached the semi-finals of the 1994 World Cup.[1] Iliev's spent most of his career with Levski Sofia, managing 196 appearances and 25 goals in the A PFG as well as participating in 19 matches and netting 2 goals in European tournaments. He also had a spell with Bologna in Serie A in the late 1980s and early 1990s, becoming the first Bulgarian footballer to ply his trade in the top Italian league.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 31 March 1964 | ||
| Place of birth | Sofia, Bulgaria | ||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Playing position(s) | Sweeper, centre back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1982–1989 | Levski Sofia | 182 | (18) |
| 1989–1991 | Bologna | 28 | (3) |
| 1991–1992 | Hertha BSC | 10 | (1) |
| 1992–1993 | Levski Sofia | 14 | (7) |
| 1993–1995 | Stade Rennais | 5 | (0) |
| Total | 239 | (32) | |
| National team | |||
| 1986–1994 | Bulgaria | 53 | (5) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Honours
Club
Levski Sofia
- Champion of Bulgaria: 1984, 1985, 1988, 1993
- Bulgarian Cup: 1982, 1984, 1986, 1992
- Cup of the Soviet Army: 1984, 1987, 1988
Individual
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References
- "1994 FIFA World Cup: Bulgaria Squad". FIFA.com. Retrieved 22 January 2010.
- "От "Левски" поздравиха легендата Николай Илиев". topsport.bg. 31 March 2020. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
External links
- Nikolay Iliev at National-Football-Teams.com
- Profile at LevskiSofia.info
| Awards | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Borislav Mihaylov |
Bulgarian Footballer of the Year 1987 |
Succeeded by Lyuboslav Penev |
| Sporting positions | ||
| Preceded by Georgi Dimitrov |
Bulgaria Captain 1987–1990 |
Succeeded by Borislav Mihaylov |
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