Emil Gazdov Explained

Emil Gazdov
Birth Date:September 11, 2003
Birth Place:North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Height:1.91m
Position:Goalkeeper
Currentclub:Pacific FC
Clubnumber:1
Youthclubs1:North Vancouver FC
Youthclubs2:Mountain United FC
Youthyears3:2017–2020
Youthclubs3:Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Youthyears4:2020–2022
Youthclubs4:Pacific FC
Youthyears5:2020–2022
Youthclubs5:→ 1. FC Nürnberg (loan)
Years1:2022–
Clubs1:Pacific FC
Caps1:41
Goals1:0
Pcupdate:October 5, 2024

Emil Gazdov (bg|Емил Газдов; born September 11, 2003) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for Pacific FC in the Canadian Premier League.

Early life

Gazdov began playing youth soccer with North Vancouver FC, before later joining Mountain United FC.[1] In August 2017, he joined the Vancouver Whitecaps Residency Academy,[2] [3] where he played for three years before leaving to sign a professional contract.[4] [5] He later spent time with the U19 side of German club 1. FC Nürnberg, after being loaned following signing his first professional contract with Pacific FC.[6]

Club career

In March 2020, he began training with Canadian Premier League club Pacific FC.[7] [8] On June 30, 2020, Gazdov signed his first professional contract with Pacific FC of the Canadian Premier League.[9] [10] After not appearing in any matchday squads in the COVID-19 shortened 2020 season as the third-choice goalkeeper,[11] Gazdov was sent on a two-year loan in October to the U19 side of German club 1. FC Nürnberg.[12] [13] He returned to Pacific FC in 2022 to serve as the backup goalkeeper.[14] [15] [16] He made his professional debut on July 30, 2022, in a 2–1 victory over Valour FC.[17] Following the departure of Callum Irving following the 2022 season, Gazdov became the team's first choice goalkeeper ahead of the 2023 season.[18] [19] In April 2023, he signed an additional two-year extension with the club, with a club option for 2026.[20] [21] After beginning the season as the starting keeper, midway through the season, he became the backup, before soon regaining his spot as the starter.[22] On May 1, 2024, he was substitute into the 2024 Canadian Championship first round match against TSS FC Rovers just prior to the beginning of the penalty shootout, making two saves to help Pacific advance to the next round.[23] In 2024, he led the league with nine clean sheets.[24] At the end of the 2024 season, Gazdov was nominated for the Canadian Premier League's Best Canadian Under-21 Player and the Goalkeeper of the Year awards.[25] [26] He ultimately won the Goalkeeper of the Year award.[27]

Personal

Gazdov is of Bulgarian descent.[28] [29]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsDomestic CupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Pacific FC2022Canadian Premier League2000000020
20231803020–230
20242100030–240
Career total410305000490

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Канадски талант с български произход: Искам да играя за България, напомням на всички за Златната топка на Стоичков. Canadian talent with Bulgarian origin: I want to play for Bulgaria, I remind everyone about Stoichkov's Ballon d'Or. Койчев, Илиян (Koychev, Iliyan). January 29, 2023. bg. Gong.bg.
  2. Web site: Whitecaps FC Residency / REX announce player additions for 2017. September 20, 2017. Mountain United FC.
  3. Web site: Emil Gazdov Vancouver Whitecaps profile. Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  4. Web site: Paving the saves: The binding tissues of Dahha, Hall forming unique goalkeeper pathway for 'Caps. Sebastian. Pereira. March 11, 2022. Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  5. Web site: Pacific FC Signs 17-Year-Old Goalkeeper Emil Gazdov. June 30, 2020. John. Jacques. Northern Tribune.
  6. Web site: Pacific FC extends Gazdov to cement faith in young goalkeeper. Cleve. Dheensaw. April 12, 2023. Times Colonist.
  7. Web site: Pacific FC’s Emil Gazdov as CPL’s lone third ‘keeper: ‘My goal is to get games’. July 10, 2020. Marty. Thompson. Canadian Premier League.
  8. Web site: Pacific FC signs 17-year-old goalkeeper Emil Gazdov. June 30, 2020. Canadian Premier League.
  9. Web site: Pacific FC signs new goalkeeper Emil Gazdov. June 30, 2020. Pacific FC.
  10. Web site: EFS players shinning in Europe!. February 5, 2021. European Football School.
  11. Web site: Pacific FC goalkeeper Gazdov loaned to German club. Cleve. Dheensaw. October 7, 2020. Times Colonist.
  12. Web site: Pacific FC goalkeeper Emil Gazdov on loan to Germany. October 7, 2020. Pacific FC.
  13. Web site: Pacific FC goalkeeper Emil Gazdov goes on loan to FC Nürnberg. October 7, 2020. Canadian Premier League. Charlie. O'Connor-Clarke.
  14. Web site: Emil Gazdov Returns To Pacific FC. February 8, 2022. John. Jacques. Northern Tribune.
  15. Web site: Emil Gazdov returns to Pacific FC from loan in Germany. February 8, 2022. Canadian Premier League.
  16. Web site: Gazdov Returning From Loan – Back to PFC for 2022!. February 8, 2022. Jack. Longo. Pacific FC.
  17. Web site: Diaz double carries Pacific FC to victory. July 31, 2022. Victoria News. Bailey. Moreton.
  18. Web site: Gazdov looks to starter's role as goalkeeper Irving bolts Pacific FC for Vancouver FC. December 14, 2022. Times Colonist. Cleve. Dheensaw.
  19. Web site: ‘Amazing, amazing progression’: Young Pacific FC goalkeeper Emil Gazdov emerging as CPL playoff hero. October 19, 2023. Canadian Premier League. Mitchell. Tierney.
  20. Web site: PFC Shows Faith in Youth Development with Gazdov Extension, Signing of Three Young Canadians. April 12, 2023. Pacific FC. Jack. Longo.
  21. Web site: Young Blood: Pacific Extends Gazdov Deal, Brings In More Youth. April 12, 2023. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  22. Web site: Gazdov: Pacific Is The ‘Perfect Place’ For The Young Number One Goalkeeper. January 13, 2024. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  23. Web site: Young Canadian goalkeepers Kalongo of Forge FC, Pacific’s Gazdov proving to be among the CPL’s best to start 2024. Mitchell. Tierney. May 16, 2024. Canadian Premier League.
  24. Web site: Emil Gazdov linked with MLS clubs and Bochum - Pacific FC keeper was voted best in CPL. November 13, 2024. Transfermarkt. Manuel. Veth.
  25. Web site: Emil Gazdov nominated for Canadian Premier League’s Best Canadian Under-21 Player Award. October 29, 2024. Pacific FC.
  26. Web site: Emil Gazdov nominated for Canadian Premier League’s 2024 Golden Glove Award. October 28, 2024. Pacific FC.
  27. Web site: Pacific FC’s Emil Gazdov wins 2024 CPL Golden Glove as top goalkeeper. November 7, 2024. Canadian Premier League. Mitchell. Tierney.
  28. Web site: Gazdov Eager For Opportunity With Pacific FC. July 1, 2020. John. Jacques. Northern Tribune.
  29. Web site: Койчев, Илиян (Koychev, Iliyan). Млад български вратар: Искам да съм номер 1 в Канада, научих много през изминалия сезон. Young Bulgarian goalkeeper: I want to be number 1 in Canada, I learned a lot this past season. bg. December 29, 2023. Gong.bg.

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