Stefan Naydenov (Bulgarian: Стефан Найденов; 16 August 1957 – 3 November 2010) was a Bulgarian footballer who played as an attacking midfielder, most notably for Spartak Varna. During his time with Spartak he was nicknamed Falcao by fans.[1] He is the club's record goalscorer in the top league with 56 goals.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 16 August 1957 | ||
| Place of birth | Stubel, Montana, Bulgaria | ||
| Date of death | 3 November 2010 (aged 53) | ||
| Place of death | Stubel, Montana, Bulgaria | ||
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1975–1977 | Septemvriyska Slava | 63 | (13) |
| 1977–1982 | Beroe | 102 | (21) |
| 1982–1990 | Spartak Varna | 207 | (59) |
| 1990–1991 | Cherno More | 27 | (0) |
| 1991–1993 | Spartak Varna | 32 | (2) |
| Total | 431 | (95) | |
| International career | |||
| 1982–1983 | Bulgaria | 6 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Naydenov played 6 times for the Bulgarian national team, scoring one goal.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Всички спартаклии трябва да знаят това: 60 години от рождението на големия Стефан Найденов!" (in Bulgarian). petel.bg. 16 August 2017.
- ^ "И публиката на Спартак запя: „4 мача, 10 гола, Найденов!"" (in Bulgarian). narodnodelo.bg. 21 August 2017.
- ^ "Player Profile". eu-football.info.
External links
edit- Player Profile at chernomorefc.com
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