Georgi Georgiev (footballer born 1988)

Georgi Georgiev
Personal information
Full nameGeorgi Nikolaev Georgiev
Date of birth12 October 1988
Place of birthShumen, Bulgaria
Height1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)
Playing positionGoalkeeper
Club information
Current team
Naft Masjed Soleyman
(on loan from Sheriff Tiraspol)
Number22
Youth career
Levski Sofia
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2006–2007Levski Sofia0(0)
2007–2008Svilengrad11(0)
2008–2009Lokomotiv Mezdra4(0)
2010Minyor Radnevo13(0)
2010–2011Sliven 20008(0)
2011–2013Tiraspol58(0)
2013–Sheriff Tiraspol0(0)
2013–2014Tiraspol (loan)33(0)
2014–Naft Masjed Soleyman (loan)7(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 4 April 2015.
† Appearances (Goals).

Georgi Georgiev (Bulgarian: Георги Георгиев; born 12 October 1988) is a Bulgarian footballer, who currently plays as a goalkeeper in the Iran Pro League for Naft Masjed Soleyman on loan from Sheriff Tiraspol.

Career

Tiraspol

On 1 July 2011, Georgiev signed a two-year contract with FC Tiraspol following a successful trial period with the club.[1] He quickly became the first choice goalkeeper. Georgiev made his league debut in a 1–0 away loss against Olimpia Bălţi on 23 July 2011.

On 9 January 2013, Georgiev signed a one-year contract extension, keeping him at Tiraspol until 2014.[2] On 26 May, Georgiev led Tiraspol out as captain in the 2013 Moldovan Cup Final, which they won 6–4 after penalties against Veris Drăgăneşti.[3] He played an important role in the penalty shootout held after the teams remained tied 2–2 after extra time, making two saves.[4]

Sheriff Tiraspol

Georgiev signed with Sheriff Tiraspol on 13 June 2013 on a three-year deal, for an undisclosed fee.[5]

Tiraspol (loan)

On 15 August 2013, Georgiev was loaned out to his previous club FC Tiraspol.[6]

Honours

Club

Moldova Tiraspol

References

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