Ivaylo Andonov
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Ivaylo Viktorov Andonov (born 14 August 1967 in Blagoevgrad
) is a former Bulgaria
n footballer, who played as a striker.
, Andonov made a name for himself at CSKA Sofia, constantly being one of the first division
topscorers, while also being instrumental in the club's 1992 league conquest.
From 1994–96, he had two unassuming spells abroad, in Spain
and Germany
(the latter being in the second division). Returning subsequently to CSKA, Andonov netted 18 times in only 25 matches, for another championship conquest
. He retired in 2000, after two seasons with neighbours PFC Lokomotiv Sofia
and another spell in Germany, with lowly Union Berlin.
He gained five caps for Bulgaria
, and was picked for the national squad at the 1994 FIFA World Cup
, but did not leave the bench.
Blagoevgrad
Blagoevgrad is а city in southwestern Bulgaria, the administrative centre of Blagoevgrad Province, with a population of about 74,302 . It lies on the banks of the Blagoevgradska Bistritsa River....
) is a former 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 footballer, who played as a striker.
Football career
After beginning professionally with hometown's PFC Pirin BlagoevgradPFC Pirin Blagoevgrad
PFC Pirin Blagoevgrad was a Bulgarian professional football club based in Blagoevgrad.Club was founded in 1931 as Makedonska Slava . In 1948 the club joined the newly established FD Julius Dermendzhiev and cease its independent existence...
, Andonov made a name for himself at CSKA Sofia, constantly being one of the first division
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...
topscorers, while also being instrumental in the club's 1992 league conquest.
From 1994–96, he had two unassuming spells abroad, in Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
and Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
(the latter being in the second division). Returning subsequently to CSKA, Andonov netted 18 times in only 25 matches, for another championship conquest
A PFG 1996-97
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. He retired in 2000, after two seasons with neighbours PFC Lokomotiv Sofia
PFC Lokomotiv Sofia
PFC Lokomotiv Sofia is a Bulgarian football club from the capital city of Sofia, which currently competes in Bulgaria's top football league, the A PFG. It was founded on September 2, 1929 by a group of railway workers under the name Railway Sports Club . The club's home ground is the Lokomotiv...
and another spell in Germany, with lowly Union Berlin.
He gained five caps for Bulgaria
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...
, and was picked for the national squad at the 1994 FIFA World Cup
1994 FIFA World Cup
The 1994 FIFA World Cup, the 15th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in nine cities across the United States from June 17 to July 17, 1994. The United States was chosen as the host by FIFA on July 4, 1988...
, but did not leave the bench.