Nikolay Hristozov (Bulgarian: Николай Христозов; born 6 March 1982) is a Bulgarian retired footballer who played as a defender and is currently manager of Vitosha Bistritsa.[2]
.jpg) Hristozov with Minyor Pernik in 2012 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nikolay Hristov Hristozov | ||
| Date of birth | 6 March 1982 | ||
| Place of birth | Dimitrovgrad, Bulgaria[1] | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Vitosha Bistritsa (manager) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| CSKA Sofia | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2001–2004 | Lokomotiv Sofia | 8 | (0) |
| 2004–2006 | Conegliano German | 42 | (0) |
| 2006–2008 | Vihren Sandanski | 56 | (1) |
| 2008–2010 | Lokomotiv Mezdra | 57 | (0) |
| 2010–2012 | Minyor Pernik | 51 | (0) |
| 2013–2014 | Dobrudzha Dobrich | 49 | (1) |
| 2015–2016 | Lokomotiv 2012 Mezdra | 29 | (0) |
| 2016–2018 | Vitosha Bistritsa | 54 | (2) |
| 2019–2020 | Balkan Botevgrad | 1 | (0) |
| Total | 347 | (4) | |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2018–2019 | Vitosha Bistritsa (assistant) | ||
| 2021– | Vitosha Bistritsa | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 August 2019 | |||
Career
editHristozov was raised in CSKA Sofia's youth teams. On 19-years old signed with Lokomotiv Sofia, but for three seasons played in only 8 matches. In June 2004, he joined the ranks of Conegliano and one year later became joint champions of second division in Bulgarian football with the team. Between 2006 and 2008, he played in top division of Bulgarian football with Vihren. In May 2008, he signed with Lokomotiv Mezdra.[3]
On 12 June 2018, Hristozov was appointed as assistant manager of Vitosha Bistritsa.[4]
On 25 May 2021, he was announced as the new manager of Vitosha Bistritsa, who will lead the team in Third League.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b "Профил на Николай Христов Христозов" (in Bulgarian). fpleague.bg. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
- ^ a b "Витоша (Бистрица) се завръща на футболната карта". topsport.bg (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 8 October 2022.
- ^ "Stats Centre: Nikolay Hristozov Facts". Guardian.co.uk. Retrieved 6 January 2010.
- ^ "Николай Христозов ще бъде помощник на Росен Кирилов" (in Bulgarian). fcvitosha.bg. 12 June 2018.
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