A Bulgarian footballer and coach who led the national team to the 1994 World Cup semifinals, earning a heroic status in his home country.
Stanimir Stoilov is a Bulgarian football legend, celebrated for his unparalleled success as a player and manager. As a former Bulgarian footballer and current manager of Turkish TFF First League side Gztepe, Stoilov has left an indelible mark on the sport.
Stoilov's playing career spanned over a decade, during which he played for several prominent clubs including FC Haskovo, Levski Sofia, Fenerbahe, and CSKA Sofia. He also had stints in Portugal and PFC Slavia Sofia before returning to Levski Sofia as a captain and assistant manager.
As a manager, Stoilov's achievements are nothing short of remarkable. He led Levski Sofia to the UEFA Cup 2005-06 quarterfinal stage, making him the first Bulgarian club to reach the group stage of the UEFA Champions League during the 2006-07 season. Under his guidance, the team also won the national cup in 2005 and 2007, Bulgarian Supercup in 2005 and 2007, and the 2005-06 and 2006-07 national championship.
In 2007, Stoilov briefly coached the Bulgaria national under-19 side before being assigned as caretaker manager of the Bulgaria national team. During his tenure, the team won both matches against Belarus in the Euro 2008 qualification campaign.
Stoilov has also managed Litex Lovech, leading them to win the Bulgarian cup in 2009. Additionally, he has coached FC Astana and the national team of Kazakhstan.
Stanimir Stoilov's contributions to Bulgarian football are undeniable. His success as a player and manager has inspired a generation of footballers, and his legacy continues to shape the sport in Bulgaria and beyond.
60 Years Old
A Bulgarian football legend who won the 1994 Ballon d'Or and led his national team to the 1994 World Cup semifinals with his exceptional skills and charismatic leadership.
59 Years Old
Scored the winning goal in the 1994 World Cup quarterfinals against Germany, leading Bulgaria to the semifinals for the first time.
47 Years Old
A skilled Bulgarian winger who played for top European clubs like Manchester City and Wolfsburg, known for his pace, skill, and goal-scoring ability.
45 Years Old
A skilled and clinical striker, known for his exceptional technique, vision, and goal-scoring ability, playing for top clubs like Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.
