Albert Nikolaev Sinabov (Bulgarian: Алберт Николаев Синабов; born 2007) is a Bulgarian professional footballer who plays as a forward or midfielder for Augsburg.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Albert Nikolaev Sinabov | ||
| Place of birth | Ruse, Bulgaria | ||
| Position(s) | Forward, midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Augsburg | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Ariston Ruse | |||
| Augsburg | |||
| 1860 Munich | |||
| Augsburg | |||
| International career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022 | Bulgaria U15 | ||
| 2022– | Bulgaria U16 | ||
Club career
editBorn in Ruse, Bulgaria, Sinabov began his career with local side Ariston Ruse - the team his father, Nikolay, had formed.[1] After his family moved to Germany in 2017, he joined the academy of professional side Augsburg, representing the club up to under-12 level before moving to 1860 Munich at the age of eleven.[1][2][3][4]
International career
editSinabov has represented Bulgaria at under-15 and under-16 level.[5][6]
Style of play
editA centre forward at club level, Sinabov is also capable of playing as an attacking midfielder, which he has done for the youth teams of Bulgaria.[7] While at 1860 Munich, he was compared by a coach to former German international Franz Beckenbauer for his presence on the pitch.[1] He has also been noted for his athleticism and footwork on the ball, while his anticipation and decision-making have also earned praise.[1]
Personal life
editHis brother, Alekzandar-Boris, is also a footballer, and currently plays for TSV Buchbach.[8]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Сравниха български футболен талант с Кайзер Франц" [Bulgarian football talent was compared to Kaiser Franz]. topsport.bg (in Bulgarian). 8 February 2020. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- ^ "U16 startet mit Remis in die Bayernliga-Saison" [U16 starts the Bayernliga season with a draw]. fcaugsburg.de (in German). 10 September 2018. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- ^ "U13 Juniors 2019/2020". tsv1860muenchen.org (in German). Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- ^ Georgieva, Simona (6 February 2020). "Български футболен диамант блести в Мюнхен" [Bulgarian football diamond shines in Munich]. voice-bg.com (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- ^ "Юношите до 15 ще играят на турнир в Хърватия, специалисти изразиха учудване от състава" [The under-15s will play in a tournament in Croatia, experts expressed surprise at the composition]. sportal.bg (in Bulgarian). 5 May 2022. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- ^ "Пирин и Вихрен с национали при юношите до 16 години" [Pirin and Vihren with nationals among juniors up to 16 years old]. pirinsport.com (in Bulgarian). 17 October 2022. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- ^ Hristov, Georgi (18 October 2022). "Рожба на "Аристон" в "Аугсбург" повикан в националния отбор" [Birth of "Ariston" in "Augsburg" called up to the national team]. utroruse.com (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- ^ Georgieva, Simona (17 January 2020). "Наши футболни таланти блестят в Бавария" [Our football talents shine in Bavaria]. voice-bg.com (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 21 April 2023.