Boris Gaganelov facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Boris Atanasov Gaganelov | ||
| Date of birth | 7 October 1941 | ||
| Place of birth | Petrich, Bulgaria | ||
| Date of death | 5 June 2020 (aged 78) | ||
| Place of death | Sofia, Bulgaria | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1957–1960 | Belasitsa Petrich | ||
| 1960–1974 | CSKA Sofia | 350 | (2) |
| International career | |||
| 1963–1970 | Bulgaria | 51 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1980 | Bulgaria (assistant) | ||
| 1994 | CSKA Sofia | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Boris Atanasov Gaganelov (Bulgarian: Борис Aтанасов Гаганелов) was a famous Bulgarian football player. He was born on October 7, 1941, in Petrich, Bulgaria. Boris Gaganelov played as a defender. He was known for his strong and reliable play on the field. After his playing career, he also became a coach.
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Playing for Bulgaria
Boris Gaganelov was an important player for the Bulgaria national football team. He played in 51 matches for his country. He even represented Bulgaria in two big international tournaments. These were the FIFA World Cup in 1966 and again in 1970. Playing in the World Cup is a huge achievement for any football player.
Club Career Highlights
Boris Gaganelov started his career at Belasitsa Petrich. But he is best known for his time at CSKA Sofia. He played for CSKA Sofia from 1960 to 1974. During these 14 years, he played in 350 games for the club. He scored 2 goals during his time there.
Achievements and Trophies
Boris Gaganelov won many important awards and trophies during his career. These are often called "honours" in football. He achieved great success with CSKA Sofia.
Winning the League
CSKA Sofia won the top Bulgarian football league, called the A Group, seven times while he was playing:
- 1960–61
- 1961–62
- 1965–66
- 1968–69
- 1970–71
- 1971–72
- 1972–73
Bulgarian Cup Victories
He also helped CSKA Sofia win the Bulgarian Cup six times. This is another major competition in Bulgarian football:
- 1961
- 1965
- 1969
- 1972
- 1973
- 1974
Life After Playing
After he stopped playing, Boris Gaganelov became a football coach. He worked as an assistant coach for the Bulgarian national team in 1980. Later, in 1994, he coached his former club, CSKA Sofia.
Later Life and Legacy
Boris Gaganelov passed away on June 5, 2020. He was 78 years old and died in Sofia, Bulgaria. He is remembered as one of Bulgaria's great football defenders. His many trophies show how successful he was in the sport.
See also
In Spanish: Boris Gaganelov para niños
