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Nikola Spasov
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Full name Nikola Asenov Spasov
Date of birth (1958-12-15)15 December 1958
Place of birth Sofia, Bulgaria
Date of death 23 November 2020(2020-11-23) (aged 61)
Place of death Montana, Bulgaria
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Playing position Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1977–1981 Lokomotiv Sofia 53 (0)
1981–1983 Dunav Ruse 67 (30)
1983–1986 Cherno More 86 (46)
1986 Levski Sofia 0 (0)
1986 Spartak Varna 12 (9)
1986–1988 Farense 28 (5)
1988–1989 Salgueiros 30 (18)
1989–1990 Paços Ferreira 33 (34)
1990–1991 Beira-Mar 15 (6)
1991–1992 Paços Ferreira 22 (10)
1992–1993 Rio Ave 31 (12)
1993–1994 Cherno More 12 (4)
Total 389 (174)
Teams managed
1998–1999 Verín
1999–2002 Imortal
2004 Cherno More (assistant)
2004–2005 Marek Dupnitsa (assistant)
2005 Bregalnica Štip
2006–2007 Cherno More (assistant)
2007–2009 Cherno More
2011 Bregalnica Štip
2011 Svetkavitsa
2012 Spartak Varna
2012 Bregalnica Štip
2013–2014 Kaliakra Kavarna
2014–2016 Cherno More
2016–2017 Tsarsko Selo
2018 Kyzylzhar
2018–2020 Tsarsko Selo
2020 Montana
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Nikola Spasov (Bulgarian: Никола Спасов) was a talented Bulgarian footballer and coach. He was born on December 15, 1958, in Sofia, Bulgaria. Nikola was known for being a great striker, which means he was excellent at scoring goals for his team. He passed away on November 23, 2020, at the age of 61.

Nikola Spasov: A Football Journey

Nikola Spasov had a long and exciting career in football. He played for many different teams and later became a successful coach. His journey took him from Bulgaria to Portugal, where he became a well-known player.

Playing Football in Bulgaria

Nikola started his professional football career in Bulgaria. He played for several important clubs in his home country. Some of these teams included Lokomotiv Sofia, Dunav Ruse, and Cherno More. He was a key player for these teams, helping them in many matches.

Scoring Goals in Portugal

In December 1986, Nikola Spasov moved to Portugal. He spent seven years playing for different teams there. He played for clubs like Farense, Salgueiros, and Paços de Ferreira.

One of his most impressive seasons was in 1989–90. During this time, he scored an amazing 34 goals for Paços de Ferreira. This was the most goals he ever scored in a single season! He was a true goal-scoring machine.

Becoming a Coach

After playing for many years, Nikola Spasov decided to retire from playing football in June 1994. He was almost 36 years old at the time. But his love for football didn't end there! He soon began a new career as a coach.

As a coach, Nikola worked with many teams. He coached clubs like Cherno More and Tsarsko Selo. He also coached teams in other countries, sharing his knowledge and passion for the game. He helped many young players develop their skills.

His Final Years

Nikola Spasov continued to be involved in football until his passing. He died on November 23, 2020, in Montana, Bulgaria. He passed away from COVID-19 at the age of 61. Nikola Spasov is remembered as a dedicated footballer and coach who loved the game.

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