Dani Kiki
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Dani Kiki (born 8 January 1988) is a Bulgaria
n footballer
of Syrian descent, currently playing for Chernomorets Burgas
as a midfielder
. His mother is of Bulgarian descent, but his father is of Syrian descent.
. His first coach was Marin Bakalov
. In 2004, at the age of 16, he went to Spartak Plovdiv.
Kiki made his official debut in the Bulgarian first division in a match against Lokomotiv Sofia on September 17, 2006 as a 77th minute substitute and played for 13 minutes. The result of the match was a 0:2 loss for The Smurfs.
Six days later, Kiki scored his first goal for Lokomotiv Plovdiv against PFC Chernomorets Burgas Sofia. He netted a goal in the 90th minute. The result of the match was a 6:0 win for Loko.
On October 31, 2009, he was involved in a brawl, along with several other players, following his team's 0:1 loss to Botev Plovdiv.
, to sign a contract with Chernomorets Burgas.
for a matches with England U21
and Ireland U21. In 16 November 2007, on stadium:mk in Milton Keynes
he made his official debut for Bulgaria U21 against England U21. For Bulgaria U21
, Kiki was capped five times.
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 footballer
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
of Syrian descent, currently playing for 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...
as a midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
. His mother is of Bulgarian descent, but his father is of Syrian descent.
Early career
Kiki started to play football in the private junior football academy Botev 2002 in PlovdivPlovdiv
Plovdiv is the second-largest city in Bulgaria after Sofia with a population of 338,153 inhabitants according to Census 2011. Plovdiv's history spans some 6,000 years, with traces of a Neolithic settlement dating to roughly 4000 BC; it is one of the oldest cities in Europe...
. His first coach was Marin Bakalov
Marin Bakalov
Marin Bakalov is a Bulgarian football coach and former professional player who currently manages Botev Plovdiv.-Playing career:...
. In 2004, at the age of 16, he went to Spartak Plovdiv.
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
In 2006, only 18 years old, Dani Kiki signed his first professional contract with Lokomotiv Plovdiv.Kiki made his official debut in the Bulgarian first division in a match against Lokomotiv Sofia on September 17, 2006 as a 77th minute substitute and played for 13 minutes. The result of the match was a 0:2 loss for The Smurfs.
Six days later, Kiki scored his first goal for Lokomotiv Plovdiv against PFC Chernomorets Burgas Sofia. He netted a goal in the 90th minute. The result of the match was a 6:0 win for Loko.
On October 31, 2009, he was involved in a brawl, along with several other players, following his team's 0:1 loss to Botev Plovdiv.
Chernomorets Burgas
After a five year spell at Lauta and some problems with the club, Kiki was released from Lokomotiv Plovdiv. He relocated to BurgasBurgas
-History:During the rule of the Ancient Romans, near Burgas, Debeltum was established as a military colony for veterans by Vespasian. In the Middle Ages, a small fortress called Pyrgos was erected where Burgas is today and was most probably used as a watchtower...
, to sign a contract with Chernomorets Burgas.
Statistics
Last update: 25 September 2011| Season | Team | Country | Division | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 1 | 11 | 2 | |
| 2007-08 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 1 | 24 | 1 | |
| 2008-09 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 1 | 9 | 3 | |
| 2009-10 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 1 | 19 | 2 | |
| 2010-11 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 1 | 14 | 0 | |
| 2011-12 | 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... |
1 | 2 | 0 |
International career
In November 2007 of that time the Bulgarian national under-21 coach Aleksandar Stankov called Kiki up for 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....
for a matches with England U21
England national under-21 football team
England's national Under-21 football team, also known as England Under-21s or England U21, is considered to be the feeder team for the England national football team....
and Ireland U21. In 16 November 2007, on stadium:mk in Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes , sometimes abbreviated MK, is a large town in Buckinghamshire, in the south east of England, about north-west of London. It is the administrative centre of the Borough of Milton Keynes...
he made his official debut for Bulgaria U21 against England U21. For Bulgaria U21
Bulgaria 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....
, Kiki was capped five times.