Nikolay Todorov
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nikolay Stoichev Todorov-Kayzera | ||
| Date of birth | 26 September 1964 | ||
| Place of birth | Balchik, Bulgaria | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Dobrudzha Dobrich | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1984–1986 | Levski Sofia | 30 | (3) |
| 1986–1991 | Lokomotiv Sofia | 136 | (37) |
| 1991–1992 | Montpellier HSC | 26 | (0) |
| 1992–1993 | AS Cannes | 21 | (3) |
| 1993–1995 | Levski Sofia | 54 | (18) |
| 1995–1996 | Anorthosis Famagusta | 22 | (5) |
| 1996–1997 | Sarıyer | 21 | (3) |
| 1997–1998 | Levski Sofia | 59 | (15) |
| 1998 | Velbazhd Kyustendil | ||
| National team | |||
| 1989–1994 | Bulgaria | 12 | (3) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Nikolay Todorov-Kayzera (Bulgarian: Николай Тодоров; born 26 September 1964 in Balchik) is a retired Bulgarian professional football midfielder and current manager of Minyor Pernik. He played for several clubs in Europe and the Bulgaria national football team.
Todorov started his career in PFC Dobrudzha Dobrich. He played for the most of his career in Levski Sofia where he made a name for himself. He also played in CSKA Sofia, Lokomotiv Sofia, Montpellier HSC, SM Caen, Anorthosis Famagusta FC and Septemvri Sofia. He played one season in the Turkish Super Lig with Sarıyer G.K.[1] His nickname the Kaiser comes from the Dutch striker Piet Keizer.[2]
He played twelve games for the Bulgarian national football team and scored 3 goals.[3] A true leader with a powerful shot.
After his retiring from a playing career, he coached Levski's youth team and in September 2012 he was appointed manager of PFC Minyor Pernik.[4]
Awards
- Bulgarian champion with Levski: 1985, 1994, 1995
- Bulgarian cup winner with Levski: 1994
References
- ↑ Profile at TFF.org
- ↑ Interview on Topsport.bg
- ↑ Nikolay Todorov at National-Football-Teams.com
- ↑