Krasimir Balakov

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

1. 1966
   Born
2. 1982
   Joined FC Etar 1924 Veliko Tarnovo
3. 1983
   Joined F.C. Etar
4. 1988
   Joined Bulgaria men's national football team
5. 1991
   Joined Sporting CP
6. 1995
   Joined VfB Stuttgart
7. 2005
   Joined VFC Plauen

Trivia

• •Place of birth: Veliko Tarnovo
• •Citizenship: Bulgaria
• •Known as: association football player, association football coach
• •Sport: association football