Simeon Ivanov Simeonov (Bulgarian: Симеон Иванов Симеонов; 26 March 1946 – 2 November 2000) was a Bulgarian football (soccer) goalkeeper.[1]
 Simeon Simeonov in 1969 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Simeon Ivanov Simeonov | ||
| Date of birth | 26 March 1946 | ||
| Place of birth | Sofia, Bulgaria | ||
| Date of death | 2 November 2000 (aged 54) | ||
| Place of death | Sofia, Bulgaria | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1964–1973 | Slavia Sofia | 175 | (0) |
| 1974 | CSKA Sofia | 9 | (0) |
| Total | 184 | (0) | |
| International career | |||
| 1964–1974 | Bulgaria | 34 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
He played mostly for PFC Slavia Sofia, and for the Bulgaria national football team. He participated at three editions of FIFA World Cup in 1966, 1970 and 1974. He gained 34 caps for Bulgaria.[2]
In December 1968, Simeonov put in a brilliant display, making many saves to earn his nation an impressive 1-1 draw with world champions England at Wembley Stadium.[3]
References
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- ^ FIFA Player Statistics: Simeon SIMEONOV. FIFA.com. Retrieved on 19 November 2013.
- ^ Bulgaria – Record International Players. Rsssf.com. Retrieved on 19 November 2013.
- ^ "englandstats.com | 427 - England 1-1 Bulgaria, Wednesday, 11th December 1968".
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