Ivan Vutsov facts for kids
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Ivan Vutsov in 1977
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Ivan Kolev Vutsov | ||
| Date of birth | 14 December 1939 | ||
| Place of birth | Gabrovo, Bulgaria | ||
| Date of death | 18 January 2019 (aged 79) | ||
| Place of death | Sofia, Bulgaria | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1957–1959 | Botev Plovdiv | ||
| 1960–1969 | Levski Sofia | 214 | (4) |
| 1970–1972 | Akademik Sofia | ||
| National team | |||
| 1962–1966 | Bulgaria | 24 | (0) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 1975–1976 | Levski Sofia | ||
| 1977–1980 | Levski Sofia | ||
| 1981–1982 | Spartak Varna | ||
| 1982–1986 | Bulgaria | ||
| 1986–1987 | Spartak Pleven | ||
| 1987 | Hajduk Split | ||
| 1989–1990 | Slavia Sofia | ||
| 1989–1991 | Bulgaria | ||
| 1991–1992 | Aris | ||
| 1992–1993 | Levski Sofia | ||
| 1993–1994 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | ||
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Ivan Kolev Vutsov (Bulgarian: Иван Кoлeв Вуцов) was a famous Bulgarian football player and coach. He was born on December 14, 1939, in Gabrovo, Bulgaria. He passed away on January 18, 2019, in Sofia, Bulgaria. Ivan Vutsov played as a defender. He was a big part of Bulgarian football history. He played for and later managed the Bulgarian national team. He even played in the 1966 FIFA World Cup.
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Ivan Vutsov: A Football Legend
Ivan Vutsov was a very important person in Bulgarian football. He spent many years playing and coaching. His career showed great dedication to the sport. He is remembered for his skills on the field. He is also remembered for his smart coaching strategies.
Playing for Top Clubs
Ivan Vutsov started his football journey in 1957. He played for Botev Plovdiv from 1957 to 1959. After that, he joined Levski Sofia in 1960. He played for Levski Sofia for nine years. He was a strong defender for them. He played in 214 games and scored 4 goals. His time at Levski Sofia was very successful. He finished his playing career at Akademik Sofia. He played there from 1970 to 1972.
Playing for His Country
Ivan Vutsov also played for the Bulgarian national team. He represented his country from 1962 to 1966. He played in 24 international matches. One of his biggest achievements was playing in the 1966 FIFA World Cup. He played in three matches during that tournament. It was a proud moment for him and his country.
Coaching Career Highlights
After retiring as a player, Ivan Vutsov became a football coach. He coached many different teams. He started coaching Levski Sofia in 1975. He had two periods as their manager. He also coached Spartak Varna.
Leading the National Team
One of his most important roles was coaching the Bulgarian national team. He managed them from 1982 to 1986. He also had another period as national team coach from 1989 to 1991. He led Bulgaria in the 1986 FIFA World Cup. This showed his skill as a top coach.
Coaching Abroad
Ivan Vutsov also coached teams outside Bulgaria. He managed Hajduk Split in Yugoslavia in 1987. He also coached Aris in Greece from 1991 to 1992. Coaching in other countries showed his experience. It also showed his ability to adapt to different football styles.
Later Coaching Roles
After his time abroad, he returned to Bulgaria. He coached Levski Sofia again from 1992 to 1993. His last coaching role was with Lokomotiv Plovdiv. He coached them from 1993 to 1994. Ivan Vutsov's long career as a coach left a big mark on football.
