Georgi Markov (footballer)
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Georgi Slavev Markov | ||
| Date of birth | 20 January 1972 | ||
| Place of birth | Gotse Delchev, Bulgaria | ||
| Date of death | February 18, 2018 (aged 46) | ||
| Place of death | Sofia, Bulgaria | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1990–1993 |
Pirin GD | ||
| 1993–1996 |
Botev Plovdiv | 65 | (9) |
| 1996–2000 | Lokomotiv Sofia | 89 | (2) |
| 2000–2003 | Levski Sofia | 58 | (1) |
| 2002 | → Trabzonspor (loan) | 10 | (0) |
| 2003 | Lokomotiv Sofia | 13 | (2) |
| 2004–2005 | Levski Sofia | 31 | (0) |
| 2005–2006 | Ergotelis | 25 | (4) |
| 2006–2010 | Lokomotiv Sofia | 89 | (2) |
| Total | 377 | (20) | |
| International career | |||
| 1999–2005 | Bulgaria | 36 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Georgi Slavev Markov (Bulgarian: Георги Славев Марков; 20 January 1972 – 18 February 2018[1]) was a Bulgarian footballer who played as a defender. He was known as a tough, but generally fair tackler, and was nicknamed the "Börner Grater".
Career
Markov was born in
A PFG
between 1993 and 1996.
In June 1996 Georgi moved to
Lokomotiv Sofia
in 2006.
Between 1999 and 2005, Georgi Markov played in 36 matches for Bulgaria.[3] He scored his only goal for Bulgaria on 9 June 1999 in the 1:1 home draw against England in a Euro 2000 qualifier.[4]
On 2 July 2011, he played in an
Levski Sofia, which marked the end of his professional career.[5]
International goal
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 June 1999 |  England |
1 – 1 | 1–1 | Euro 2000 qualifier |
Honours
- Levski Sofia
- Bulgarian League (2): 2000–01, 2001–02
Health problems and death
In 2015 Markov suffered a
Lokomotiv Sofia. On 18 February 2018, he died at his home aged 46 from a second heart attack.[6]
References
- ^ "Трагедия! Почина Георги Марков".
- ^ "GEORGI SLAVEV MARKOV". TFF. Retrieved 2009-08-27.
- ^ Mamrud, Roberto (2009-07-16). "Bulgaria – Record International Players". RSSSF. Retrieved 2009-08-27.
- ^ "България – Англия – статистика". http://www.bgfootball.eu/. Archived from the original on March 6, 2010. Retrieved 2010-03-22.
- ^ "Георги Марков изигра своя бенефис, Левски победи Локомотив София (ОБЗОР)". http://www.focus.sport.net. Retrieved 2011-07-25.
- ^ Почина бившият футболен национал Георги Марков
External links
- Georgi Markov at National-Football-Teams.com
- Profile at LevskiSofia.info
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