PFC Septemvri Sofia
Full name | Professional Football Club Septemvri | ||
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Nickname(s) | The Blue-Reds The Septembrians | ||
Founded | 5 November 1944 | ||
Ground | Stadion Dragalevtsi, Sofia | ||
Capacity | 1800 | ||
Chairman | Rumen Chandarov | ||
Manager | Ivan Geshev | ||
League | Second League | ||
2022–23 | First League, 15th (relegated) | ||
Website | Club website | ||
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Septemvri (
The club's biggest success to date is the winning of the Bulgarian Cup in 1960 and finishing 5th in the Bulgarian first division during the same season. Septemvri is known for its strong youth academy, which over the years has developed numerous players for Bulgaria's elite clubs and the national team.
History
Early ages
On November 5, 1944 the clubs
Septemvri starts the 1948–49 season in the newly formed
From 1949 to 1969, Septemvri exists as an independent club, during which period it reaches the height of its success. In 1959, the club finishes first in the
In 1969, during another period of football reform in Bulgaria, Septemvri was again merged into
2000s
During the 2000–01 season, the club finished in 13th place in the
Chandarov era (2015–present)
Merge with DIT academy and Pirin Razlog (2015–2017)
In 2015, Rumen Chandarov, owner of DIT Sport Academy, one of the best Bulgarian football academies in the last few years, announced that he is the new owner of Septemvri, with the goal of getting the young players to compete in the First Professional Football League of Bulgaria. The team merged with
On 24 June 2016,
Return to Professional leagues (2017–present)
On 8 June 2017,
On 20 February 2018, Septemvri's executive director Georgi Markov died aged 46, three years after he suffered a heart attack.[19]
Septemvri secured their place in First League on 15 April 2018 after a 0–2 win over Dunav Ruse and qualified for European play-off quarter-finals.
Septemvri could not avoid relegation in the next season, however, as they were relegated after losing in the relegation playoffs to FC Arda Kardzhali , 0-1. This ended their two year stay in the Bulgarian elite.[20]
Back in the second tier after two seasons in the elite, Septemvri managed to maintain their good form and remained largely within the top three in the Second League, a strong candidate for promotion. The
Seasons
League positions
Recent detailed history
Season | League | Bulgarian Cup | Other competitions | Top goalscorer | |||||||||||
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Division | Level | P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts | Pos | ||||||
2017–18 | First League |
1 | 32 | 12 | 5 | 15 | 32 | 48 | 41 | 10th | Second round | Martin Toshev | 9 | ||
2018–19 | First League | 1 | 37 | 12 | 6 | 19 | 41 | 62 | 42 | 12th ↓ | Semi-finals | Chris Gadi | 5 | ||
2019–20 | Second League |
2 | 20 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 47 | 19 | 52 | 2nd | Round of 16 | Preslav Yordanov | 9 | ||
2020–21 | Second League |
2 | 30 | 17 | 5 | 8 | 54 | 29 | 56 | 3rd | Round of 16 | Mario Ilievski | 12 | ||
2021–22 | Second League |
2 | 36 | 21 | 7 | 8 | 77 | 35 | 70 | 1st ↑ | Quarter-finals | Mario Ilievski | 15 | ||
2022–23 | First League |
1 | 35 | 7 | 7 | 21 | 31 | 52 | 28 | 15th ↓ | Round of 16 | Atanas Kabov | 6 | ||
2023–24 | Second League |
2 | Round of 32 | Dimitar Kostadinov | 5 | ||||||||||
Green marks a season followed by promotion, red a season followed by relegation. |
Honours
Domestic
- First League:
- 5th place (1): 1959–60
- Bulgarian Cup:
- Winners (1): 1959–60
- Second League:
- Third League:
- Winners (1): 1992−93
- A Regional Group:
- Winners (5): 1952, 1989–90, 1990–91, 2008–09, 2009–10
Crest, Shirt and Kit manufacturer
Crest history
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1950–1952
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1957–1959
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1959–1969
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1988–2015
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2015–present
Kits and manufacturers
From 1944 to 1990 team main color is red with white or blue. From 1990 to 2010 team main color is purple, but in the period between 2001 and 2007 they used white with red colors. From 2011 team first kit is dark red.
Period | Kit manufacturer | Shirt partner |
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1990–1995 | Adidas | Canel |
1995–1997 | Puma
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1997–1999 | Bingbul | |
1999–2001 | Reusch | |
2001–2010 | Unknown | None |
2010–2011 | Mitre | |
2011–2013 | Givova | |
2013–2015 | Sportika
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2015–2017 | Joma | |
2017–19 | Uhlsport | Efbet |
2019–22 | WINBET | |
2022– | 8888.bg |
Players
Current squad
As of 1 February 2024
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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For recent transfers, see Transfers summer 2023 and Transfers winter 2023–24.
Out on loan
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Foreign players
Up to one non-EU national can be registered and given a squad number for the first team in the Second League. Those non-EU nationals with European ancestry can claim citizenship from the nation their ancestors came from. If a player does not have European ancestry he can claim Bulgarian citizenship after playing in Bulgaria for 5 years.
EU Nationals |
EU Nationals (Dual citizenship)
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Non-EU Nationals
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Notable players
Had international caps for their respective countries, held any club record, or had more than 100 league appearances. Players whose name is listed in bold represented their countries.
Appearance records
Most appearances for the club in First League
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Most goals for the club in First League
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- Players in bold are still playing for Septemvri.
Club officials
Board of directors
Position | Name | Nationality |
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President | Rumen Chandarov | |
Executive Director | Vacant | |
Sports Director | Kristiyan Dobrev | |
Administrator | Irina Gorolomova | |
Housekeeper | Georgi Aleksandrov | |
Director of Youth Academy | Vacant |
Current technical body
Position | Name | Nationality |
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Head Coach | Krasimir Balakov | |
Assistant Coach | Bozhidar Jurcovich | |
Goalkeeper Coach | Hristo Nikolov | |
Physical Coach | Georgi Petrov | |
Physical Coach | Yasen Ekimov | |
Physiotherapist | Lyubomir | |
Physiotherapist | Mircho Kraynov | |
Septemvri II Coach | Darko Savić | |
U19 Coach | Dimitar Stoilov | |
U17 Coach | Hristian Voinov | |
U15 Coach | Kiril Kirilov |
Manager history
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References
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- ^ "Треньорът на Септември извади отбора в Банско, футболистите потрошиха съблекалнята". (in Bulgarian) Sport1.bg. 16 March 2008. Archived from the original on 6 July 2011. Retrieved 22 March 2010.
- ^ 2007-2008 Bulgarian League Standings (All Divisions) The Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 22 March 2010.
- ^ 2008-2009 Bulgarian A OFG Sofia Standings (in Bulgarian) Bulgarian-Football.com Retrieved 22 March 2010.
- ^ 2008-2009 Bulgarian A OFG Sofia Play-off Results (in Bulgarian) Bulgarian-Football.com Retrieved 22 March 2010.
- ^ "СЕПТЕМВРИ ИЗЛЕЗНА В ПОЧИВКА, РАЗДЕЛИ СЕ С ЧАСТ ОТ ФУТБОЛИСТИТЕ СИ". Archived from the original on 2016-02-23. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
- ^ "Пирин (Разлог) стана Септември (София)". Retrieved 15 May 2018.
- ^ "Ники Митов изхвърли Берое". Retrieved 15 May 2018.
- ^ "СЕПТЕМВРИ ЩЕ ТЪРСИ МЯСТО В ЕЛИТА В БАРАЖ СРЕЩУ МОНТАНА". Retrieved 15 May 2018.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Шедьовър на Галчев прати Септември в елита (видео+галерия)". Retrieved 15 May 2018.
- ^ ДИМИТЪР ВАСЕВ ЩЕ ВОДИ СЕПТЕМВРИ В ПЪРВА ПРОФЕСИОНАЛНА ЛИГА[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Шеф на Септември: Нямаме интерес към Алвеша (ВИДЕО) - Футбол". Retrieved 15 May 2018.
- ^ Blitz.bg/Sport. "Румен Чандъров: Взех Септември, защото е люпилня на млади таланти". Blitz.bg/sport. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
- ^ "Септември реши къде ще домакинства в Първа лига". Retrieved 15 May 2018.
- ^ ""Септември" се завърна в елита със загуба от "Дунав"". Retrieved 15 May 2018.
- ^ Септември удари Пирин в Благоевград, Галчев герой
- ^ Новини. "Николай Митов се завърна начело на Септември". fcseptemvri.com. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
- ^ Новини. "Два гола на Мартин Тошев донесоха победа за Септември в последният мач за годината". fcseptemvri.com. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
- ^ "Трагедия! Почина Георги Марков". Retrieved 15 May 2018.
- ^ "Септември мина през Русе по пътя към Европа (видео)". Retrieved 15 May 2018.
- ^ Станаха ясни първите два отбора, които влизат в efbet Лига
External links
- Official website (in Bulgarian)
- Fans website (in Bulgarian)
- Septemvri at bgclubs.eu
- Septemvri at UEFA.com
- DIT Academy Official website