Nikolay Hristozov (footballer)

Nikolay Hristozov (Bulgarian: Николай Христозов; born 6 March 1982) is a Bulgarian retired footballer who played as a defender and is currently manager of Vitosha Bistritsa.[2]

Nikolay Hristozov
Hristozov with Minyor Pernik in 2012
Personal information
Full name Nikolay Hristov Hristozov
Date of birth (1982-03-06) 6 March 1982 (age 42)
Place of birth Dimitrovgrad, Bulgaria[1]
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[1]
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
Vitosha Bistritsa (manager)
Youth career
CSKA Sofia
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2001–2004 Lokomotiv Sofia 8 (0)
2004–2006 Conegliano German 42 (0)
2006–2008 Vihren Sandanski 56 (1)
2008–2010 Lokomotiv Mezdra 57 (0)
2010–2012 Minyor Pernik 51 (0)
2013–2014 Dobrudzha Dobrich 49 (1)
2015–2016 Lokomotiv 2012 Mezdra 29 (0)
2016–2018 Vitosha Bistritsa 54 (2)
2019–2020 Balkan Botevgrad 1 (0)
Total 347 (4)
Managerial career
2018–2019 Vitosha Bistritsa (assistant)
2021– Vitosha Bistritsa
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 August 2019

Career

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Hristozov was raised in CSKA Sofia's youth teams. On 19-years old signed with Lokomotiv Sofia, but for three seasons played in only 8 matches. In June 2004, he joined the ranks of Conegliano and one year later became joint champions of second division in Bulgarian football with the team. Between 2006 and 2008, he played in top division of Bulgarian football with Vihren. In May 2008, he signed with Lokomotiv Mezdra.[3]

On 12 June 2018, Hristozov was appointed as assistant manager of Vitosha Bistritsa.[4]

On 25 May 2021, he was announced as the new manager of Vitosha Bistritsa, who will lead the team in Third League.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Профил на Николай Христов Христозов" (in Bulgarian). fpleague.bg. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Витоша (Бистрица) се завръща на футболната карта". topsport.bg (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 8 October 2022.
  3. ^ "Stats Centre: Nikolay Hristozov Facts". Guardian.co.uk. Retrieved 6 January 2010.
  4. ^ "Николай Христозов ще бъде помощник на Росен Кирилов" (in Bulgarian). fcvitosha.bg. 12 June 2018.