Aleksandar Aleksandrov (footballer born 1986)
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Aleksandar Dragomirov Aleksandrov (born April 13, 1986) is a Bulgaria
n football defender
who currently plays for Cherno More Varna
.
. In June, 2004 while he was 18-years old, Aleksandrov signed with Chernomorets Burgas
and made his debut in the Bulgarian A PFG. In the 2004/2005 season he took part in 22 matches and scored 2 goals. In the summer of 2005, due to the big financial crisis at the club, he was released and several weeks later he accepted the offer from Cherno More Varna.
. On 29 April 2006, he scored his first goal and the winner in Cherno More's away game at Pirin Blagoevgrad
, a 1-0 win. In his first season playing for Cherno More, he made 21 appearances in the A PFG
.
His second goal for the club came in a 2–1 win over Chernomorets Burgas on 20 October 2007, his first goal at Cherno More's Ticha
stadium.
On 1 November 2008, Aleksandrov scored Cherno More's second goal in their 3–0 victory over Sliven 2000
. On 29 November, he scored his second goal of the 2008–09 season in a 4–0 home win against Minyor Pernik
.
On 5 April 2011, Aleksandrov was sent off against CSKA Sofia
in a 2–0 defeat of the Bulgarian Cup
, his first red card in a Cherno More shirt. Two weeks later, he signed a two-year contract extension, keeping him at Cherno More until 2013.
.
In March, 2008, the Bulgarian national coach Plamen Markov
called Aleksandar in the Bulgaria national football team
for the friendly match with Finland
.
Bulgaria
Bulgaria , officially the Republic of Bulgaria , is a parliamentary democracy within a unitary constitutional republic in Southeast Europe. The country borders Romania to the north, Serbia and Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south, as well as the Black Sea to the east...
n football defender
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
who currently plays for Cherno More Varna
PFC Cherno More Varna
PFC Cherno More Varna , or simply Cherno More is a Bulgarian professional football club from the city of Varna, which currently competes in Bulgaria's top football league, the A PFG....
.
Career
Aleksandrov's first club was Volov ShumenPFC Shumen
Football Club Shumen 2010 is a Bulgarian football club, playing in the city of Shumen. The club was established in 1929 with the name "Panayot Volov". The stadium of the club is "Panayot Volov" in Shumen with capacity of 24,000 people. The main kit-colours of the team are yellow and blue...
. In June, 2004 while he was 18-years old, Aleksandrov signed with Chernomorets Burgas
PFC Chernomorets Burgas
PSFC Chernomorets Burgas or simply Chernomorets is a Bulgarian football club from the city of Burgas, which currently competes in Bulgaria's top football league, the A PFG. The club was restored in 2005 by the local municipality and is the official successor of the traditions and successes of the...
and made his debut in the Bulgarian A PFG. In the 2004/2005 season he took part in 22 matches and scored 2 goals. In the summer of 2005, due to the big financial crisis at the club, he was released and several weeks later he accepted the offer from Cherno More Varna.
Cherno More
Aleksandrov made his league debut for Cherno More on 17 September 2005, appearing as a substitute in a 4-0 home win against Belasitsa PetrichPFC Belasitsa Petrich
PFC Belasitsa is a Bulgarian football club from the town of Petrich, currently playing in the Bulgarian South-West V AFG. The team founded 1923...
. On 29 April 2006, he scored his first goal and the winner in Cherno More's away game at Pirin Blagoevgrad
FC Pirin Blagoevgrad
FC Pirin Blagoevgrad is a Bulgarian football club from the town of Blagoevgrad, which currently competes in the Bulgarian fourth division.The club was founded in 2008, after the union of the two clubs from Blagoevgrad - Pirin and PFC Pirin Blagoevgrad...
, a 1-0 win. In his first season playing for Cherno More, he made 21 appearances in the A PFG
Bulgarian A Professional Football Group
The Bulgarian A Professional Football Group commonly known as A PFG is the top division of the Bulgarian football league system. The league is sponsored by Victoria FATA Insurance and therefore is officially known as Victoria A Football Group since 2011...
.
His second goal for the club came in a 2–1 win over Chernomorets Burgas on 20 October 2007, his first goal at Cherno More's Ticha
Ticha Stadium
Ticha Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Varna, Bulgaria. It is located in the north-eastern part of the city. Currently the stadium is used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Cherno More Varna. It has a seating capacity of 12,500 spectators...
stadium.
On 1 November 2008, Aleksandrov scored Cherno More's second goal in their 3–0 victory over Sliven 2000
OFC Sliven 2000
OFC Sliven 2000 is a Bulgarian football club from the town of Sliven, currently playing in the East B PFG, the second division of Bulgarian football. The club's home ground is the Hadzhi Dimitar Stadium in Sliven with a capacity of 15,000...
. On 29 November, he scored his second goal of the 2008–09 season in a 4–0 home win against Minyor Pernik
PFC Minyor Pernik
PFC Minyor Pernik is a Bulgarian football club from the town of Pernik, which currently competes in the Bulgarian A Professional Football Group, the top division of Bulgarian football. Their fans are known as the craziest and most loyal in Bulgaria because they always support the club...
.
On 5 April 2011, Aleksandrov was sent off against CSKA Sofia
PFC CSKA Sofia
PFC CSKA Sofia , commonly known as CSKA or CSKA Sofia is a professional football club based in Sofia, Bulgaria. The club was officially founded on May 5, 1948. CSKA's abbreviation stands for Central Sports Club of the Army...
in a 2–0 defeat of the Bulgarian Cup
Bulgarian Cup
The Bulgarian Cup is a Bulgarian annual football competition. It is the country's main cup competition and all officially registered Bulgarian football teams take part in it. It is sponsored by the Bulgarian Corporate Commercial Bank....
, his first red card in a Cherno More shirt. Two weeks later, he signed a two-year contract extension, keeping him at Cherno More until 2013.
International career
Between 2006 and 2008 Aleksandrov played for the Bulgaria national under-21 football teamBulgaria national under-21 football team
The Bulgaria national under-21 football team represents the under-21 football team of Bulgaria and is controlled by the Bulgarian Football Union. The team competes in the European Under-21 Football Championship, held every two years....
.
In March, 2008, the Bulgarian national coach Plamen Markov
Plamen Markov
Plamen Markov is a retired Bulgarian international footballer who played as a midfielder.He played for the Bulgaria national football team on 32 occasions. His club career was spent with CSKA Sofia , FC Metz and Grenoble Foot .-References:...
called Aleksandar in the Bulgaria national football team
Bulgaria national football team
The FIFA Bulgaria national football team is an association football team fielded by the Bulgarian Football Union, a member association of UEFA. The team's home ground is Vasil Levski in Sofia and Luboslav Penev is in charge manager after replacement of Lothar Matthäus...
for the friendly match with Finland
Finland national football team
The Finland national football team represents Finland in international football competitions and is controlled by the Football Association of Finland....
.
Career statistics
As of 29 November 2011| Club | Season | League | Cup | Europe | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Chernomorets Burgas | 2003–04 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 13 | 0 |
| 2004–05 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 15 | 0 | |
| Total | 27 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | |
| Cherno More PFC Cherno More Varna PFC Cherno More Varna , or simply Cherno More is a Bulgarian professional football club from the city of Varna, which currently competes in Bulgaria's top football league, the A PFG.... |
2005–06 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 0 | – | – | 23 | 1 |
| 2006–07 | 26 | 0 | 2 | 0 | – | – | 28 | 0 | |
| 2007–08 | 28 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 33 | 1 | |
| 2008–09 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 26 | 2 | |
| 2009–10 | 23 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 30 | 0 | |
| 2010–11 | 24 | 0 | 3 | 0 | – | – | 27 | 0 | |
| 2011–12 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 16 | 0 | |
| Total | 157 | 4 | 16 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 183 | 4 | |
| Career totals | 184 | 4 | 17 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 211 | 4 | |