FC Lokomotiv Dryanovo
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FC Lokomotiv Dryanovo is a Bulgaria
n football club from the town of Dryanovo
, currently playing in the Bulgarian North-West V AFG
, the third division of Bulgarian football. Its home matches take place at the Lokomotiv Stadium with a 3,500-seat capacity. Club colors are red and black. The club was officially founded in 1927, after by the merging of FC Boyuv Yaz and FC Old Hero. In 1958 the club was a Bulgarian champion of the railwaymen. In 1993/94 Lokomotiv Dryanovo qualified for Round of 16 of the Bulgarian Cup
, but were eliminated by the FC Chirpan after 0-0 in first leg and 0-3 in second leg. Plamen Nikolov
, Martin Kushev
and Stanislav Genchev
is a players whose career began at the Lokomotiv. In 2005 Lokomotiv Dryanovo went to bankrupt, but one year later the club was restored by Georgi Valev.
Stanislav Genchev
Plamen Nikolov
Todor Todorov
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 club from the town of Dryanovo
Dryanovo
The town of Dryanovo is situated at the northern foot of the Balkan Mountains in Gabrovo Province, Bulgaria, amphitheatrically along the two banks of Dryanovo River, a tributary to the Yantra River. The town is a centre of the homonymous Dryanovo Municipality, which is composed of 62 villages,...
, currently playing in the Bulgarian North-West V AFG
Bulgarian North-West V AFG
Bulgarian V AFG is the third division of the Bulgarian football. While first and second are professional third division is on an amateur level. It is divided into:*Bulgarian North-West V AFG*Bulgarian North-East V AFG*Bulgarian South-West V AFG...
, the third division of Bulgarian football. Its home matches take place at the Lokomotiv Stadium with a 3,500-seat capacity. Club colors are red and black. The club was officially founded in 1927, after by the merging of FC Boyuv Yaz and FC Old Hero. In 1958 the club was a Bulgarian champion of the railwaymen. In 1993/94 Lokomotiv Dryanovo qualified for Round of 16 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....
, but were eliminated by the FC Chirpan after 0-0 in first leg and 0-3 in second leg. Plamen Nikolov
Plamen Nikolov
Plamen Ivanov Nikolov was a Bulgarian football goalkeeper. He was part of the Bulgarian national team that reached the semi-finals of the 1994 World Cup.-Honours: Lokomotiv Sofia*Bulgarian Cup : 1981–82...
, Martin Kushev
Martin Kushev
Martin Kushev is a Bulgarian football manager and former player. Current manager of A PFG club Slavia Sofia.During his football career, Kushev has often been described as an old fashioned English-style centre forward due to his physical presence and outstanding aerial ability.-Career:Kushev...
and Stanislav Genchev
Stanislav Genchev
Stanislav Genchev is a Bulgarian professional footballer who currently plays for Ludogorets Razgrad and the Bulgaria national team. He has played much of his career in a centre midfielder role; however, since his arrival at SC Vaslui, he has been used on every position. Genchev is best known for...
is a players whose career began at the Lokomotiv. In 2005 Lokomotiv Dryanovo went to bankrupt, but one year later the club was restored by Georgi Valev.
The top achievements
- Bulgarian champion of the railwaymen – 1958
- Bulgarian second division:
- Second place - 1 time - 1958
- Third place - 1 time - 1956
- Bulgarian CupBulgarian CupThe 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....
:- Round of 16 - 1 time - 1993/94
Current squad
Notable players
Martin KushevMartin Kushev
Martin Kushev is a Bulgarian football manager and former player. Current manager of A PFG club Slavia Sofia.During his football career, Kushev has often been described as an old fashioned English-style centre forward due to his physical presence and outstanding aerial ability.-Career:Kushev...
Stanislav Genchev
Stanislav Genchev
Stanislav Genchev is a Bulgarian professional footballer who currently plays for Ludogorets Razgrad and the Bulgaria national team. He has played much of his career in a centre midfielder role; however, since his arrival at SC Vaslui, he has been used on every position. Genchev is best known for...
Plamen Nikolov
Plamen Nikolov
Plamen Ivanov Nikolov was a Bulgarian football goalkeeper. He was part of the Bulgarian national team that reached the semi-finals of the 1994 World Cup.-Honours: Lokomotiv Sofia*Bulgarian Cup : 1981–82...
Todor Todorov
Todor Todorov (goalkeeper)
Todor Todorov is a Bulgarian football goalkeeper, who currently plays for Dorostol Silistra. He is known for his skill in saving penalties.-Awards:...