Kiril Metkov facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1 February 1965 | ||
| Place of birth | Sofia, Bulgaria | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1983–1991 | Lokomotiv Sofia | 229 | (43) |
| 1992–1993 | CSKA Sofia | 37 | (15) |
| 1993–1994 | Gamba Osaka | 10 | (2) |
| 1995 | Slavia Sofia | 4 | (0) |
| Total | 280 | (60) | |
| International career | |||
| 1989–1993 | Bulgaria | 9 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2000–2019 | Lokomotiv Sofia (youth) | ||
| 2019–2020 | CSKA 1948 II | ||
| 2020– | Vitosha 13 Sofia | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Kiril Metkov was born on February 1, 1965. He is a former professional footballer from Bulgaria. Kiril played as an attacking midfielder, which means he was a player who helped both defend and attack, often scoring goals or setting them up for his teammates.
He started his football journey in 1983. During his career, he played for several well-known clubs. These included Lokomotiv Sofia and CSKA Sofia in Bulgaria. He also played for Gamba Osaka in Japan. Kiril Metkov stopped playing professional football in 1995.
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Kiril Metkov's Club Career
Kiril Metkov began his professional football career in 1983. He spent many years playing for Lokomotiv Sofia. This was his first major club, and he played there for a long time.
Playing for Top Bulgarian Teams
After his time at Lokomotiv Sofia, Kiril moved to CSKA Sofia. This is one of the biggest football clubs in Bulgaria. He played for CSKA Sofia from 1992 to 1993. During this period, he helped the team win important titles.
An Adventure in Japan
In 1993, Kiril Metkov moved to Japan to play for Gamba Osaka. This was a new experience for him, playing in a different country and league. He played for Gamba Osaka for a couple of seasons.
Finishing His Playing Days
After his time in Japan, Kiril returned to Bulgaria. He played briefly for Slavia Sofia. He then retired from playing professional football in 1995.
Kiril's Achievements and Trophies
During his career, Kiril Metkov won some important trophies with his clubs. These wins are called "honours" in football.
Success with CSKA Sofia
While playing for CSKA Sofia, Kiril helped the team achieve great success.
- Bulgarian League: They won the top Bulgarian football league in the 1991–92 season. This means they were the best team in Bulgaria that year.
- Bulgarian Cup: CSKA Sofia also won the Bulgarian Cup in the 1992–93 season. This is a knockout competition, similar to the FA Cup in England.
After His Playing Career
After retiring as a player, Kiril Metkov continued to be involved in football. He became a coach, especially working with youth teams. He coached the youth teams at Lokomotiv Sofia for many years, from 2000 to 2019. He also coached other teams like CSKA 1948 II and Vitosha 13 Sofia.
See also
In Spanish: Kiril Metkov para niños
