| Nikolay Donev | |
| Full Name: | Nikolay Lyubenov Donev |
| Birth Date: | 15 December 1957 |
| Birth Place: | Bulgaria |
| Position: | Goalkeeper |
| Years1: | 1977–1987 |
| Clubs1: | Lokomotiv Sofia |
| Years2: | 1980–1981 |
| Clubs2: | → Akademik (loan) |
| Caps2: | 22 |
| Goals2: | 0 |
| Years3: | 1987–1991 |
| Clubs3: | Etar |
| Years4: | 1992 |
| Clubs4: | Hebar |
| Caps4: | 7 |
| Goals4: | 0 |
| Nationalyears1: | 1980–1989 |
| Nationalteam1: | Bulgaria |
| Nationalcaps1: | 11 |
| Nationalgoals1: | 0 |
| Manageryears1: | 2010 |
| Managerclubs1: | Banants (goalkeeper coach) |
| Manageryears2: | 2010–2012 |
| Managerclubs2: | Metalurh Donetsk (goalkeeper coach) |
| Manageryears3: | 2012–2013 |
| Managerclubs3: | Banants (goalkeeper coach) |
| Manageryears4: | 2013–2015 |
| Managerclubs4: | Ludogorets Razgrad (goalkeeper coach) |
Nikolay Lyubenov Donev (Bulgarian: Николай Донев; born 15 December 1957) is a Bulgarian football coach and former footballer.[1]
Donev was regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in Bulgaria during the late 1970s, 1980s and early 1990s.[2] [3] He started his career with Lokomotiv Sofia, helping the club win the league.[4] In 1987, Donev signed for Bulgarian side Etar, helping the club win their first league title and becoming captain of the team.[5]
Donev played for the Bulgaria national football team over a period of nine years.[6]
After retiring from professional football, Donev worked as a goalkeeper coach in Ukraine and Armenia.[7]