Nikola Spasov facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nikola Asenov Spasov | ||
| Date of birth | 15 December 1958 | ||
| Place of birth | Sofia, Bulgaria | ||
| Date of death | 23 November 2020 (aged 61) | ||
| Place of death | Montana, Bulgaria | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | 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) | |
| Managerial career | |||
| 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 | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and 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.
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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.
See also
In Spanish: Nikola Spasov para niños
