Ayan Sadakov facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Ayan Faikov Sadakov | ||
| Date of birth | 26 September 1961 | ||
| Place of birth | Plovdiv, Bulgaria | ||
| Date of death | 1 July 2017 (aged 55) | ||
| Place of death | Plovdiv, Bulgaria | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1978–1989 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 320 | (111) |
| 1989–1991 | Belenenses | 48 | (9) |
| 1992–1993 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 31 | (6) |
| 1994–1996 | Botev Plovdiv | 20 | (2) |
| Total | 419 | (127) | |
| National team | |||
| 1981–1991 | Bulgaria | 80 | (9) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 2006–2007 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | ||
| 2008–2009 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | ||
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Ayan Faikov Sadakov (Bulgarian: Аян Фаиков Садъков) was a famous Bulgarian footballer. He was born on September 26, 1961, and passed away on July 1, 2017. Ayan Sadakov was a very important player for the Bulgarian national team. He even played in the 1986 FIFA World Cup.
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Ayan Sadakov's Club Career
Ayan Sadakov started his football journey at a local club called Lokomotiv Plovdiv. He played for this team for eleven seasons, which is a very long time! Fans sometimes called them "The Smurfs."
Playing in Portugal
In 1989, Ayan Sadakov moved to Portugal. He joined a team there called Belenenses. He played with them for two years.
Back to Bulgaria
After his time in Portugal, Sadakov returned to Lokomotiv Plovdiv in 1991. He played for them for another two years. Later, in 1994, he joined another Bulgarian team, Botev Plovdiv.
Ayan Sadakov for Bulgaria
Ayan Sadakov was a key player for the Bulgarian national team. He played for his country from 1981 to 1991. During this time, he played in 80 matches and scored 9 goals.
World Cup Appearance
One of his biggest achievements was playing in the 1986 FIFA World Cup. He played in four matches for Bulgaria during this major international tournament.
Ayan Sadakov as a Manager
After his playing career, Ayan Sadakov also became a football manager. He managed his old club, Lokomotiv Plovdiv, two times. His first time as manager was from 2006 to 2007. He returned to manage them again from 2008 to 2009.
Later Life
In 2014, Ayan Sadakov shared that he was diagnosed with a serious illness. He passed away on July 1, 2017, at the age of 55.
