Georgi Slavkov facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 11 April 1958 | ||
| Place of birth | Musomishta, Bulgaria | ||
| Date of death | 21 January 2014 (aged 55) | ||
| Place of death | Plovdiv, Bulgaria | ||
| Playing position | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –1974 | Trakia Stamboliyski | ||
| 1974–1976 | Trakia Plovdiv | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1976–1979 | Trakia Plovdiv | ||
| 1980 | CSKA Sofia | 9 | (5) |
| 1980–1982 | Trakia Plovdiv | ||
| 1982–1986 | CSKA Sofia | 92 | (42) |
| 1986–1987 | Saint-Étienne | 16 | (0) |
| 1987–1992 | Chaves | 89 | (15) |
| 1992–1993 | Botev Plovdiv | 5 | (0) |
| National team | |||
| 1978–1984 | Bulgaria | 30 | (12) |
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Georgi Slavkov (Bulgarian: Георги Славков; April 11, 1958 – January 21, 2014) was a famous Bulgarian football player. He was known for being a powerful forward (striker) who scored many goals.
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Who Was Georgi Slavkov?
Georgi Slavkov was born on April 11, 1958, in Musomishta, Bulgaria. He became one of Bulgaria's most well-known football stars. He played for several important clubs in Bulgaria and also in other countries.
Early Life and Youth Career
Georgi Slavkov started playing football at a young age. From 1974 to 1976, he was part of the youth team at Trakia Plovdiv. This is where he developed his skills as a future professional player.
Club Football Journey
Slavkov had a long and successful career playing for different football clubs. He was known for his strong shots and ability to score goals.
Playing for Trakia Plovdiv
Georgi Slavkov played for Trakia Plovdiv from 1976 to 1979 and again from 1980 to 1982. During his time there, he scored an impressive 61 goals in 112 games. This made him a key player for the team.
Success with CSKA Sofia
One of his most successful periods was with CSKA Sofia. He joined them in 1980 for a short time, scoring 5 goals in 9 games. He returned to CSKA Sofia from 1982 to 1986. In this period, he scored 42 goals in 92 matches, showing his great talent.
Playing Abroad: France and Portugal
After his time in Bulgaria, Slavkov moved to play in other countries. In 1986, he joined the French club Saint-Étienne. He played 16 games for them. Later, from 1987 to 1992, he played for Chaves in Portugal. He scored 15 goals in 89 games there. He finished his career back in Bulgaria with Botev Plovdiv in 1993.
Representing Bulgaria
Georgi Slavkov also played for his country, the Bulgaria national team. Between 1978 and 1984, he played in 30 international matches. He scored 12 goals for Bulgaria, helping his team in many important games.
Later Life and Legacy
Georgi Slavkov passed away suddenly on January 21, 2014, in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. He was 55 years old. He is remembered as a talented forward and an important figure in Bulgarian football history.
See also
In Spanish: Georgi Slavkov para niños
