Georgi Hristov (footballer, born 1976) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Georgi Hristov | ||
| Date of birth | 30 January 1976 | ||
| Place of birth | Bitola, SR Macedonia, SFR Yugoslavia | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Pelister | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1992–1994 | Pelister | ||
| 1994–1997 | Partizan | 61 | (20) |
| 1997–2000 | Barnsley | 43 | (8) |
| 2000–2003 | NEC | 55 | (18) |
| 2003–2004 | Zwolle | 13 | (4) |
| 2005 | Dunfermline Athletic | 8 | (0) |
| 2005 | Debrecen | 2 | (0) |
| 2006 | Hapoel Nazareth Illit | 7 | (3) |
| 2006 | Niki Volos | 0 | (0) |
| 2007 | Olympiakos Nicosia | 7 | (0) |
| 2007–2008 | Den Bosch | 27 | (8) |
| 2008 | Baku | 6 | (0) |
| 2009 | JJK | 9 | (1) |
| Total | 238 | (62) | |
| International career | |||
| 1994–1995 | Macedonia U21 | 4 | (2) |
| 1995–2005 | Macedonia | 48 | (16) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2011–2012 | Metalurg Skopje | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Georgi Hristov (born on January 30, 1976) is a former professional footballer from Macedonia. He was a striker, which means he played at the front of the team to score goals. He played for the Macedonian national team from 1995 to 2005. During this time, he played in 48 games and scored 16 goals.
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Playing for Different Clubs
Georgi Hristov started his football journey in his hometown of Bitola. He began playing for the club Pelister when he was just 16 years old.
Joining Partizan and Winning Titles
In 1994, Georgi moved to Partizan, a famous club. He stayed there for three years and helped his team win the championship two times in a row, in 1996 and 1997. This was a big achievement for him and the club.
Playing in England and the Netherlands
In 1997, Georgi Hristov moved to England to play for Barnsley. He scored four goals in his first season. After a few years, he joined the Dutch club NEC in 2000. He was the top scorer for his team in his first season there, scoring 15 goals.
Later Club Adventures
After his time at NEC, Georgi played for several other clubs. He joined Zwolle in 2003. Later, in 2005, he played for Dunfermline Athletic in Scotland and Debrecen in Hungary. He also played for Hapoel Nazareth Illit in Israel. He continued his career with clubs like Olympiakos Nicosia in Cyprus, Den Bosch in the Netherlands, Baku in Azerbaijan, and JJK in Finland.
Playing for His Country
Georgi Hristov was an important player for the Macedonian national team. He played in 48 matches for his country and scored 16 goals. He scored a goal in his very first game for Macedonia in 1995. His last game for the national team was in 2005.
Becoming a Manager
After he finished playing football, Georgi Hristov became a manager. In October 2011, he was chosen to manage Metalurg Skopje. He stayed in this role until November 2012.
Achievements
Georgi Hristov won these titles during his playing career:
- Partizan
- First League of FR Yugoslavia: 1995–96, 1996–97
See also
In Spanish: Georgi Hristov para niños
