Krasimir Chomakov Explained

Krasimir Chomakov
Fullname:Krasimir Petkov Chomakov
Birth Date:8 June 1977
Youthyears1:–1994
Years1:1994–1997
Caps1:77
Goals1:19
Years2:1997–2000
Clubs2:CSKA Sofia
Caps2:63
Goals2:10
Years3:2000–2001
Clubs3:Ravenna
Caps3:30
Goals3:2
Years4:2001–2002
Clubs4:Lecce
Caps4:4
Goals4:0
Years5:2002
Clubs5:Panionios
Caps5:10
Goals5:0
Years6:2002–2007
Caps6:131
Goals6:45
Years7:2007
Caps7:13
Goals7:3
Years8:2007–2009
Clubs8:Cremonese
Caps8:33
Goals8:3
Years9:2009
Clubs9:Lecco (loan)
Caps9:13
Goals9:1
Years10:2009
Caps10:11
Goals10:1
Years11:2010–2012
Clubs11:Zola Predosa
Caps11:51
Goals11:16
Years12:2012–2013
Caps12:32
Goals12:6
Totalcaps:468
Totalgoals:106
Nationalcaps1:33
Nationalgoals1:5
Nationalyears2:1995–2001
Nationalcaps2:14
Nationalgoals2:5
Manageryears1:2020–2021
Managerclubs1:CSKA Sofia (assistant)

Krasimir Chomakov (Bulgarian: Красимир Чомаков; born 8 June 1977 in Plovdiv) is a former Bulgarian footballer who played as a midfielder.

Career

Chomakov is a former Bulgarian international and played with Maritsa Plovdiv, CSKA Sofia, Ravenna and Lecce.[1] In 2002, after a short spell at Greek side Panionios, he opted to return to Italy and signed for then-Serie D club Boca San Lazzaro, where he played in a more attacking role, scoring 5 goals in 5 seasons (four in Serie D, plus one in Serie C2). In January 2007, he agreed a loan deal to Serie C1 Pizzighettone. In July 2007 he moved to Serie C1 Cremonese.[2]

In February 2009 he was loaned out to Lega Pro Prima Divisione side Lecco for the remainder of the season.[3] During his playing days Chomakov established a reputation as a skillful free kick taker.[1]

International career

Chomakov is a former member of the Bulgaria U21 team, making 33 appearances and scoring 5 goals.[1] He earned his first cap for Bulgaria on 20 July 1995, in the 0:0 draw with Uzbekistan in a friendly match.[4]

Personal life

He is a fan of CSKA Sofia and Liverpool F.C.[1] Chomakov is married and has a daughter named Alesiya.[1] He helps with the sponsorship of amateur side Chernozemen.[1]

International goals

Scores and results list Bulgaria's goal tally first.[5] [6]

Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 9 February 2000 1–0 1–0 Ciudad de Valparaíso Tournament
2. 24 January 2001 2–0 2–0 Friendly match
3. 28 February 2001 1–0 2–0 Friendly match
4. 24 March 2001 1–1 2–1 2002 World Cup qualifier
5. 28 March 2001 3–1 4–3 2002 World Cup qualifier

Honours

Club

Notes and References

  1. News: Краси Чомаков – един италианец от Кършияка. За него в България съществуват само ЦСКА и Марица. Stoyanov, Nikolay. 7sport.net. 28 April 2006 . Bulgarian. 1 August 2015.
  2. Web site: Tutto Calciatori. Carriera di Krassimir Chomakov. 2008-12-29.
  3. News: Mercato: arrivano Riganò e Anzalone. US Cremonese . Italian . 2009-02-12 . 2 February 2009 .
  4. Web site: Красимир Чомаков: Беше невероятно да играя с героите от световното в САЩ . topsport.bg (used information from blitz.bg). 3 April 2018. 17 September 2020.
  5. Web site: Krasimir Chomakov – matches and goals for Bulgaria . national-football-teams.com . 17 September 2020.
  6. Web site: ФУТБОЛ: България започна 2001 година с победа над Мексико . news.bg. 25 January 2001. 17 September 2020.