Krasimir Balakov
Krassimir Balakov
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Who is this?
Krasimir Genchev Balakov (Bulgarian: Красимир Генчев Балъков, pronounced [krɐsiˈmir bɐˈɫɤkof]; born 29 March 1966) is a former Bulgarian footballer and manager. A former attacking midfielder, he was a key member of the Bulgaria national team that finished fourth in the 1994 FIFA World Cup. He is considered as second only to Hristo Stoichkov among Bulgarian men's footballers of his generation.
Career
- 1966Born
- 1982Joined FC Etar 1924 Veliko Tarnovo
- 1983Joined F.C. Etar
- 1988Joined Bulgaria men's national football team
- 1991Joined Sporting CP
- 1995Joined VfB Stuttgart
- 2005Joined VFC Plauen
Trivia
- •Place of birth: Veliko Tarnovo
- •Citizenship: Bulgaria
- •Known as: association football player, association football coach
- •Sport: association football
What happened recently
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Bulgaria coach Krasimir Balakov resigns after racism row following England game
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Bulgaria manager Krasimir Balakov resigns following racist abuse of England players
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Bulgaria head coach Krasimir Balakov resigns with Bulgarian Football Union president and Executive Committee
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