Georgi Hristov (forward)
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Georgi Hristov (born 10 January 1985 in Plovdiv
) is a Bulgaria
n football player who plays as a striker
for Ashdod
.
. He scored in 56th, 63rd, 65th and 86th minute. The result of the match was 1:7 with a guest win for Levski Sofia. On 9 May 2009 Hristov scored the first goal for Levski Sofia in The Eternal Derby
against CSKA
. The result of the match was 0:2 with a guest win for Levski. He became a Champion of Bulgaria in 2009.
On 15 July 2009, Hristov opened his goal account for the new season with two goals in the first official match for Levski during 2009/2010 season. The event took place in the 2nd Qualifying round of UEFA Champions League
, where Levski beaten the team of UE Sant Julià
. The result of the match was 4:0 with a home win for Levski. On 5 August 2009, he also scored against FK Baku
to wrap up a 2:0 win for the team from Sofia
. In the play-off round Levski was eliminated by Debreceni VSC
with 4:1 (on aggregate). However, Levski qualified for UEFA Europa League. On 8 January 2009. the coach of Levski Georgi Ivanov
, announced that he gave 'his' ex-kit-number 9 to Hristov.
n forward on loan from PFC Levski Sofia
. On 7 June 2010 it was announced that Hristov's loan contract would be terminated and he would return to Levski
, unlike the initial plans of Wisła having him on loan until December 2010.
Georgi didn't impress Wisła's coaches, so he was returned to Levski on 8 June 2010.
.
in 2008, but remained an unused substitute.
fan. In an interview he cited the American thrash metal
band Megadeth
as his favorite one. His older brother Hristo Hristov is a rock guitarist, playing in the Bulgarian band П.И.Ф (P.I.F).
Last update: 8 June 2011
Plovdiv
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...
) is a Bulgaria
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 player who plays as a striker
Striker
Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals...
for Ashdod
F.C. Ashdod
F.C. Ashdod is an Israeli football club, playing in the port city of Ashdod. The unorthodox name of the team is the result of the union of two city rivals, Hapoel Ashdod and Maccabi Ironi Ashdod...
.
Maritsa Plovdiv
Hristov grew up as part of Maritsa Plovdiv's academy and made his debut for senior team in 2002/2003 season. He played for Maritsa until 2007. During the 2005/2006 season he became top scorer of B PFG, scoring 16 goals. In the same season he was chosen the best footballer of B PFG East group by other players.Botev Plovdiv
He signed a contract with Botev during summer of 2007. In his first season in A PFG he became a topscorer scoring 19 goals and was chosen the best footballer of the season by other players. Hristov became a free-agent on 4 July 2008.Levski Sofia
Hristov started training with Levski Sofia on 23 June 2008. Later, he signed his contract with 'the Blues'. He scored a hat-trick against his ex-team Botev, in one of his first matches for Levski. On 26 April 2009 Hristov scored four goals against PFC 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...
. He scored in 56th, 63rd, 65th and 86th minute. The result of the match was 1:7 with a guest win for Levski Sofia. On 9 May 2009 Hristov scored the first goal for Levski Sofia in The Eternal Derby
The Eternal Derby
The Eternal Derby of Bulgarian Football or simply The Eternal Derby is the name of the local derby football match between the two most popular and successful football clubs in Sofia and Bulgaria - PFC Levski Sofia and PFC CSKA Sofia...
against CSKA
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...
. The result of the match was 0:2 with a guest win for Levski. He became a Champion of Bulgaria in 2009.
On 15 July 2009, Hristov opened his goal account for the new season with two goals in the first official match for Levski during 2009/2010 season. The event took place in the 2nd Qualifying round of UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
, where Levski beaten the team of UE Sant Julià
UE Sant Julià
Unió Esportiva Sant Julià is an Andorran football club, playing in the village of Aixovall in the parish of Sant Julià de Lòria, some 6 km from the capital, Andorra la Vella and 4 km from the Spanish border....
. The result of the match was 4:0 with a home win for Levski. On 5 August 2009, he also scored against FK Baku
FK Baku
Football Club Baku is an Azerbaijani football club in Baku, Azerbaijan. The club sponsored by the Baghlan Group Company and ZQAN Holding.FC Baku plays in the Azerbaijan Premier League and have won two Azerbaijan Premier League championships and two Azerbaijan Cups.-History:FC Baku was founded in...
to wrap up a 2:0 win for the team from Sofia
Sofia
Sofia is the capital and largest city of Bulgaria and the 12th largest city in the European Union with a population of 1.27 million people. It is located in western Bulgaria, at the foot of Mount Vitosha and approximately at the centre of the Balkan Peninsula.Prehistoric settlements were excavated...
. In the play-off round Levski was eliminated by Debreceni VSC
Debreceni VSC
Debreceni VSC or just Debrecen or DVSC is a football club from the city of Debrecen in Hungary. They are best known for reaching the group stages of the UEFA Champions League 2009–10 season. Debreceni VSC has been the most successful Hungarian club since 2000. The club has won the Hungarian...
with 4:1 (on aggregate). However, Levski qualified for UEFA Europa League. On 8 January 2009. the coach of Levski Georgi Ivanov
Georgi Ivanov (footballer)
Georgi Ivanov, nicknamed Gonzo , born 2 July 1976 in Plovdiv), is a former Bulgarian football striker who is the current manager of FC Levski Sofia...
, announced that he gave 'his' ex-kit-number 9 to Hristov.
Wisła Kraków
On 26 February 2010 Wisła Kraków signed the BulgariaBulgaria
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 forward on loan from PFC Levski Sofia
PFC Levski Sofia
"Levski Sofia" redirects here. For the sports club, see Levski Sofia .PFC Levski Sofia, otherwise simply known as Levski or Levski Sofia, is a professional football club based in Sofia, Bulgaria...
. On 7 June 2010 it was announced that Hristov's loan contract would be terminated and he would return to Levski
PFC Levski Sofia
"Levski Sofia" redirects here. For the sports club, see Levski Sofia .PFC Levski Sofia, otherwise simply known as Levski or Levski Sofia, is a professional football club based in Sofia, Bulgaria...
, unlike the initial plans of Wisła having him on loan until December 2010.
Georgi didn't impress Wisła's coaches, so he was returned to Levski on 8 June 2010.
Slavia Sofia
On 31 August 2010 Georgi Hristov moved to PFC Slavia SofiaPFC Slavia Sofia
PFC Slavia Sofia is a Bulgarian football club founded on 10 April 1913 in Sofia. Slavia's ground is Slavia Stadium with a capacity of 15,992. The team's colours are white and black....
.
International career
Georgi Hristov was called up for one friendly match against Bosnia and HerzegovinaBosnia and Herzegovina national football team
The Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team is the national football team of Bosnia and Herzegovina, governed by the Football Association of Bosnia and Herzegovina...
in 2008, but remained an unused substitute.
Personal life
Hristov is an avid rock musicRock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
fan. In an interview he cited the American thrash metal
Thrash metal
Thrash metal is a subgenre of heavy metal that is characterized usually by its fast tempo and aggression. Songs of the genre typically use fast percussive and low-register guitar riffs, overlaid with shredding-style lead work...
band Megadeth
Megadeth
Megadeth is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California which was formed in 1983 by guitarist/vocalist Dave Mustaine, bassist Dave Ellefson and guitarist Greg Handevidt, following Mustaine's expulsion from Metallica. The band has since released 13 studio albums, three live albums, two...
as his favorite one. His older brother Hristo Hristov is a rock guitarist, playing in the Bulgarian band П.И.Ф (P.I.F).
Club career statistics
This statistic includes domestic league only| Season | Team | Country | Division | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–03 | Maritsa Plovdiv | 3 | 17 | 4 | |
| 2003–04 | 3 | 21 | 7 | ||
| 2004–05 | 3 | 26 | 10 | ||
| 2005–06 | 2 | 23 | 16 | ||
| 2006–07 | 2 | 23 | 12 | ||
| 2007–08 | Botev Plovdiv PFC Botev Plovdiv PFC Botev Plovdiv , is the oldest Bulgarian football club from the city of Plovdiv, which currently competes in Bulgaria's second football league, the B PFG.... |
1 | 30 | 19 | |
| 2008–09 | Levski Sofia PFC Levski Sofia "Levski Sofia" redirects here. For the sports club, see Levski Sofia .PFC Levski Sofia, otherwise simply known as Levski or Levski Sofia, is a professional football club based in Sofia, Bulgaria... |
1 | 25 | 11 | |
| 2009–10 | 1 | 12 | 1 | ||
| Wisła Kraków | 1 | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2010–11 | Levski Sofia PFC Levski Sofia "Levski Sofia" redirects here. For the sports club, see Levski Sofia .PFC Levski Sofia, otherwise simply known as Levski or Levski Sofia, is a professional football club based in Sofia, Bulgaria... |
1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Slavia Sofia PFC Slavia Sofia PFC Slavia Sofia is a Bulgarian football club founded on 10 April 1913 in Sofia. Slavia's ground is Slavia Stadium with a capacity of 15,992. The team's colours are white and black.... |
1 | 23 | 4 | ||
Last update: 8 June 2011
Levski
- A PFGBulgarian A Professional Football GroupThe 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...
: 2008-09 - Bulgarian SupercupBulgarian SupercupThe Bulgarian Supercup is an annually held football match between the football club that has won the Bulgarian A Professional Football Group and the club that has won the Bulgarian Cup...
: 2009
Individual
- B PFGBulgarian B Professional Football GroupThe Bulgarian B Professional Football Group or simply B PFG is the second level of the Bulgarian football league system, below the A PFG and above the Bulgarian V AFG. The B PFG is formed by two groups, running in parallel , where in each group are participating 10 teams...
Top Goalscorer: 2005-06 - A PFGBulgarian A Professional Football GroupThe 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...
Top Goalscorer: 2007-08 - B PFG "East" Footballer of the Season: 2005-06
- A PFG Footballer of the Season: 2007-08