Dimitar Ivanov Ivankov (Bulgarian: Димитър Иванов Иванков; born 30 October 1975) is a former Bulgarian professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. However, he is known for his goals, especially from converting penalty kicks.[2] Ivankov is the sixth highest goalscoring goalkeeper of all time with 42 goals, and Number 1 in Europe under this indicator.[3]
 Ivankov with Levski Sofia in 2019 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Dimitar Ivanov Ivankov | ||
| Date of birth | 30 October 1975 | ||
| Place of birth | Sofia, Bulgaria | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Levski Sofia | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1996–2005 | Levski Sofia | 203 | (18) |
| 2005–2008 | Kayserispor | 94 | (6) |
| 2008–2011 | Bursaspor | 90 | (6) |
| 2011 | Anorthosis Famagusta | 0 | (0) |
| Total | 387 | (30) | |
| International career | |||
| 1998–2010 | Bulgaria | 64 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2019 | Levski Sofia (goalkeeping coach) | ||
| 2021 | Levski Sofia (goalkeeping coach) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
editBorn in Sofia, Ivankov was raised in Levski Sofia's youth teams and is a passionate fan of the "bluemen".[4] For nine seasons he played in 275 matches and scored 25 goals. Ivankov was a champion of Bulgaria in 2000, 2001 and 2002 and the national cup winner for 1998, 2000, 2002, 2003 and 2005.
He joined Turkish club Kayserispor in June 2005. On 7 May 2008 he played a vital role in Kayseri winning the Turkish Cup, saving 3 penalties and scoring two himself.[5] Thus, he became the fourth Bulgarian to win the Turkish Cup.[6]
During three seasons with the club Ivankov earned 94 appearances playing in the Süper Lig, and scored six goals.
On 9 June 2008 he signed a contract with Bursaspor.[7] He scored a crucial goal against Fenerbahçe in the 95th minute. His goal made the game 2–1 to Bursapor.
In 2010, he scored the 42nd senior goal of his career, putting him in third place for the most goals scored by goalkeepers worldwide.[3] He won the Turkish Süper Lig with Bursaspor in 2010.
On 23 June 2011, Ivankov signed a contract with Cypriot First Division side Anorthosis Famagusta. The contract with Anorthosis was terminated by mutual agreement on 8 August, after Europa League exit.[8]
International career
editIvankov earned his first cap with Bulgaria in 1998 and has since earned 64 caps for his country.[9] He was part of the Bulgarian squad at Euro 2004 in Portugal, but he did not play any single match in the competition as Zdravko Zdravkov was still at best performances in club and as number one of the Bulgarian national team. After Euro 2004 Ivankov was the first choice for goalkeeper of the Bulgarian team. On 3 March 2010, he played his last match for the national team in a friendly against Poland.[10]
Honours
edit- Levski Sofia
- Bulgarian A Group: 1999–2000, 2000–01, 2001–02
- Bulgarian Cup: 1997–98, 1999–2000, 2001–02, 2002–03, 2004–05
- Kayserispor
- Bursaspor
References
edit- ^ "Започваме ги с Швеция. 10 години след лудото американско лято се готвим за скок в Европа" (in Bulgarian). standartnews.com. 12 June 2004. Archived from the original on 20 August 2017. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
- ^ "Penaltı ustası Ivankov" (in Turkish). Milliyet.com.tr. 2 October 2008. Archived from the original on 27 February 2009. Retrieved 2 October 2008.
- ^ a b "Topical Top 10s: Goalscoring keepers". Sky Sports. 1 April 2011. Archived from the original on 22 March 2012. Retrieved 23 March 2012.
- ^ Dimitrov, Ivaylo (29 January 2015). "Топ 7 на най-култовите вратари в историята на "А" група, луди до доказване на противното!". topsport.bg. Retrieved 31 January 2017.
- ^ "Penaltı fatihi Ivankov" (in Turkish). Mackolik.com. 8 May 2008. Retrieved 19 November 2009.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Иванков взе Купата на Турция, Митко спасява 3 дузпи и вкарва 2 за 11:10 срещу "Генчлербирлиги" (in Bulgarian). 7sport.net. 9 May 2008. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 8 October 2015.
- ^ "Dimitar Ivankov Bursaspor'da" (in Turkish). Sporx.com. 5 June 2008. Archived from the original on 11 September 2012. Retrieved 19 November 2009.
- ^ "Termination of agreement with Dimitar Ivankov". anorthosis.com. Archived from the original on 15 August 2011. Retrieved 7 February 2012.
- ^ Dimitar Ivankov at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ "Bulgaria recall retired keeper Ivankov". Fourfourtwo.com. Retrieved 16 February 2010.