Nikolay Lyubenov Donev (Bulgarian: Николай Донев; born 15 December 1957) is a Bulgarian football coach and former footballer.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nikolay Lyubenov Donev | ||
| Date of birth | 15 December 1957 | ||
| Place of birth | Bulgaria | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1977–1987 | Lokomotiv Sofia | ||
| 1980–1981 | → Akademik (loan) | 22 | (0) |
| 1987–1991 | Etar | ||
| 1992 | Hebar | 7 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 1980–1989 | Bulgaria | 11 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2010 | Banants (goalkeeper coach) | ||
| 2010–2012 | Metalurh Donetsk (goalkeeper coach) | ||
| 2012–2013 | Banants (goalkeeper coach) | ||
| 2013–2015 | Ludogorets Razgrad (goalkeeper coach) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career edit
Donev was regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in Bulgaria during the late 1970s, 1980s and early 1990s.[2][3] He started his career with Lokomotiv Sofia, helping the club win the league.[4] In 1987, Donev signed for Bulgarian side Etar, helping the club win their first league title and becoming captain of the team.[5]
International career edit
Donev played for the Bulgaria national football team over a period of nine years.[6][7]
Post-playing career edit
After retiring from professional football, Donev worked as a goalkeeper coach in Ukraine and Armenia.[8][9]
References edit
- ^ "Николай Донев: aрмянам сборная Болгарии вполне по зубам". nv.am.
- ^ "Николай Донев навършва днес 65 години". sport-vt.com.
- ^ "Nikolay Donev - Vitosha News article".
- ^ "1 мач не стигна на Христо Иванов да изравни рекорда на Николай Донев". sport-vt.com.
- ^ "Nikolay Donev - Korespondent article".
- ^ "Николай Донев: "Игроки хотят прогрессировать"". ua-football.com.
- ^ Nikolay Donev at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ "Nikolay Donev - Tert.am article".
- ^ Nikolay Donev at FootballDatabase.eu
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