Georgi Markov (footballer) facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Georgi Slavev Markov | ||
| Date of birth | 20 January 1972 | ||
| Place of birth | Gotse Delchev, Bulgaria | ||
| Date of death | February 18, 2018 (aged 46) | ||
| Place of death | Sofia, Bulgaria | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1990–1993 | Pirin GD | ||
| 1993–1996 | Botev Plovdiv | 65 | (9) |
| 1996–2000 | Lokomotiv Sofia | 89 | (2) |
| 2000–2003 | Levski Sofia | 58 | (1) |
| 2002 | → Trabzonspor (loan) | 10 | (0) |
| 2003 | Lokomotiv Sofia | 13 | (2) |
| 2004–2005 | Levski Sofia | 31 | (0) |
| 2005–2006 | Ergotelis | 25 | (4) |
| 2006–2010 | Lokomotiv Sofia | 89 | (2) |
| Total | 377 | (20) | |
| International career | |||
| 1999–2005 | Bulgaria | 36 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Georgi Slavev Markov (Bulgarian: Георги Славев Марков) was a famous Bulgarian footballer. He was born on January 20, 1972, and passed away on February 18, 2018. Georgi played as a defender, which means his main job was to stop the other team from scoring goals. He was known for being a strong and fair player. People even called him the "Börner Grater" because of his tough playing style!
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Playing Career
Georgi Markov started his football journey in his hometown of Gotse Delchev, which is a town near the border with Greece. He began playing for the local team, Pirin.
When he was just 21 years old, Georgi moved to a very successful Bulgarian club called Botev Plovdiv. He played for them in the top Bulgarian football league from 1993 to 1996.
In June 1996, Georgi joined Lokomotiv Sofia. He also played for other teams like Levski Sofia in Bulgaria, Trabzonspor in Turkey, and Ergotelis in Greece. He later returned to play for Lokomotiv Sofia in 2006.
Playing for Bulgaria
Georgi Markov also played for his country, Bulgaria. Between 1999 and 2005, he played in 36 matches for the national team. He scored one goal for Bulgaria. This special goal happened on June 9, 1999, in a game against England. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
End of Career
On July 2, 2011, Georgi played in a special exhibition match. This was a friendly game for Loko Sofia against his old club, Levski Sofia. This match marked the end of his amazing professional football career.
Trophies and Awards
Georgi Markov won several important trophies during his time playing for Levski Sofia. These awards are called "Honours" in football.
- Levski Sofia
- Bulgarian League Champion (2 times):
- 2000–01 season
- 2001–02 season
- Bulgarian Cup Winner (3 times):
- 2001–02 season
- 2002–03 season
- 2004–05 season
Later Life and Passing
In 2015, Georgi Markov had some health problems. He experienced a heart attack while he was with Lokomotiv Sofia at a training camp. Sadly, on February 18, 2018, Georgi passed away at his home at the age of 46.
