Asparuh Nikodimov | |
Fullname: | Asparuh Donev Nikodimov |
Birth Date: | 21 August 1945 |
Birth Place: | Bogyovtsi, Sofia Province, Bulgaria |
Position: | Midfielder |
Youthyears1: | 1961–1962 |
Youthclubs1: | Septemvri Sofia |
Years1: | 1962–1964 |
Years2: | 1964–1975 |
Clubs2: | CSKA Sofia |
Caps2: | 296 |
Goals2: | 58 |
Years3: | 1975–1978 |
Clubs3: | Sliven |
Nationalyears1: | 1966–1974 |
Nationalcaps1: | 25 |
Nationalgoals1: | 6 |
Manageryears1: | 1979–1983 |
Managerclubs1: | CSKA Sofia |
Manageryears2: | 1983–1984 |
Managerclubs2: | Dunav Ruse |
Manageryears3: | 1989–1990 |
Managerclubs3: | ES Sahel |
Manageryears4: | 1991–1992 |
Managerclubs4: | CSKA Sofia |
Manageryears5: | 1995–1996 |
Managerclubs5: | Metalurg Pernik |
Manageryears6: | 1997–1999 |
Managerclubs6: | Velbazhd Kyustendil |
Manageryears7: | 2000 |
Managerclubs7: | Omonia |
Manageryears8: | 2001 |
Managerclubs8: | CSKA Sofia |
Manageryears9: | 2002 |
Managerclubs9: | PAS Patraikos |
Manageryears10: | 2003–2004 |
Managerclubs10: | Beroe Stara Zagora |
Asparuh "Paro" Donev Nikodimov (Bulgarian: Аспарух Донев Никодимов; born 21 August 1945) is a Bulgarian former football player and coach.
He represented Bulgaria[1] at the FIFA World Cups in 1970 and 1974.
Nikodimov began playing football at the age of 16 in the youth team of Septemvri Sofia, where he played until he joined CSKA Sofia at the age of 19.[2]
In 1964 Nikodimov joined CSKA Sofia. During his time at CSKA, he won many honours, including six A PFG titles and five Bulgarian Cups. He played 296 league matches, scoring 58 goals for 11 seasons.[3]
Nikodimov ended his career in 1978, playing for Sliven.
Nikodimov began his managerial career with CSKA Sofia in 1979, guiding them to four consecutive league titles.
Nikodimov is married to Svetla and has two daughters who are volleyball players.[4]