Kiril Ivkov Explained

Kiril Ivkov
Fullname:Kiril Lozanov Ivkov
Birth Date:21 June 1946
Birth Place:Pernik, Bulgaria
Height:1.79 m
Position:Defender
Years1:1962–1965
Clubs1:Metalurg Pernik
Years2:1965–1967
Clubs2:Minyor Pernik
Caps2:63
Goals2:1
Years3:1967–1978
Clubs3:Levski Sofia
Caps3:293
Goals3:9
Years4:1978–1979
Nationalyears1:1968–1979
Nationalcaps1:44
Nationalgoals1:1
Manageryears1:1980–1982
Managerclubs1:Bulgaria (assistant)
Manageryears2:1985–1986
Managerclubs2:Levski Sofia
Manageryears3:1988–1989
Managerclubs3:Osam Lovech
Manageryears4:1991–1992
Managerclubs4:Sliven
Manageryears5:1993
Managerclubs5:Spartak Varna
Manageryears6:1998–1999
Managerclubs6:Etar Veliko Tarnovo

Kiril Lozanov Ivkov (Bulgarian: Кирил Лoзaнoв Ивков; born 21 June 1946) is a former Bulgarian footballer who played as a defender, most notably for Levski Sofia. In 1974 and 1975 he was named Bulgarian Footballer of the Year.[1]

Ivkov made his Bulgaria debut in 1968, earning 44 caps and scoring one goal over an eleven-year international career.[2] He was part of the squad for the 1968 Summer Olympics, where Bulgaria won the silver medal. Ivkov captained his country 10 times and played in the 1974 FIFA World Cup.[3]

Club career

Born in Pernik, Ivkov began his career at local club Metalurg. In 1966, he left to join top league side Minyor Pernik. After one season at Minyor, Ivkov joined Levski Sofia where he won four Bulgarian League titles and four Bulgarian Cups. He spent eleven years at Levski, scoring 15 goals in 375 appearances in all competitions.

Honours

Player

Levski Sofia
Bulgaria
Individual

Manager

Levski Sofia

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.visittobulgaria.com/sport/dir.asp?d=0-1-Football_Player_of_the_year
        • Bulgarian Sport *** – Footballers of the year
  2. Web site: eu-football.info. Kiril Ivkov stats.
  3. Web site: Sports Reference. Kiril Ivkov Biography and Statistics. https://web.archive.org/web/20200418083536/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/iv/kiril-ivkov-1.html. dead. 2020-04-18.