Yanko Stoyanov (Bulgarian: Янко Стоянов; 1913–1946) was a Bulgarian footballer who played as a midfielder.

Yanko Stoyanov
Personal information
Date of birth 1913
Place of birth Sofia, Bulgaria
Date of death 1946 (aged 32–33)
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Botev Sofia
1935–1940 Levski Sofia
International career
1939–1940 Bulgaria 2 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

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Stoyanov joined Levski Sofia from Botev Sofia in 1935.[1] He was the top scorer in the 1939–40 Bulgarian National Football Division with 14 goals.[2]

International career

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On 22 October 1939, Stoyanov made his debut for Bulgaria, starting in a 2–1 loss against Germany, before being substituted at half-time. On 6 June 1940, on his second and final appearance for Bulgaria, Stoyanov scored the opening goal in a 4–1 loss against Slovakia.[3]

International goals

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Scores and results list Bulgaria's goal tally first.
# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 6 June 1940 Yunak Stadium, Sofia, Bulgaria   Slovakia 1–0 1–4 Friendly

References

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  1. ^ "Янко Стоянов" (in Bulgarian). levskisofia.info. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
  2. ^ "За БФС // История // Шампиони на България" (in Bulgarian). Bulgarian Football Union. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
  3. ^ "Yanko Stoyanov, international footballer". eu-football.info. Retrieved 16 November 2021.