Viktor Genev
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Viktor Viktorov Genev | ||
Date of birth | 27 October 1988 | ||
Place of birth | Sofia, Bulgaria | ||
Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Centre back | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Slavia Sofia | ||
Number | 4 | ||
Youth career | |||
Levski Sofia | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2007–2010 | Levski Sofia | 22 | (0) |
2007 | → Montana (loan) | 14 | (0) |
2010–2013 | Slavia Sofia | 59 | (3) |
2011 |
→ Krylia Sovetov (loan) | 4 | (0) |
2012 | → Oleksandriya (loan) | 9 | (2) |
2014 |
Spartak Semey | 29 | (1) |
2015 | St Mirren | 6 | (0) |
2015 | Petrolul | 12 | (0) |
2016 | Dinamo Minsk | 2 | (0) |
2016 | Levski Sofia | 4 | (0) |
2017 |
Botev Plovdiv | 13 | (0) |
2017–2018 | Ashdod | 21 | (1) |
2018–2019 | Cherno More | 20 | (2) |
2019–2020 | Beroe | 7 | (0) |
2020–2023 |
Botev Plovdiv | 91 | (5) |
2023– | Slavia Sofia | 18 | (2) |
International career | |||
2008–2009 | Bulgaria U21 | 12 | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 31 December 2023 |
Viktor Viktorov Genev (Bulgarian: Виктор Викторов Генев; born 27 October 1988) is a Bulgarian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Slavia Sofia.
Club career
Levski Sofia
2007–2008
During the first half of the 2007–2008 season, Genev played for
He made his official debut for
2008–2009
Apart from the 2007–2008 season, during 2008–2009 Genev started playing often for the first team wearing the kit with number 2. He also played for the Bulgaria national football team under 21 as a defender.
He became a
2009–2010
On 15 July 2009, Victor made his debut in Europe for the first official match for Levski during the 2009–2010 season. The event took place in the 2nd qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League, when Levski encountered UE Sant Julià. The match ended 4–0 with a home win for The Blues.
Slavia Sofia
On 23 June 2010, Genev signed a contract with Slavia Sofia for an undisclosed transfer fee.[2]
Spartak Semey
Genev joined newly promoted
St Mirren
On 26 February 2015, Genev signed for Scottish Premiership club St Mirren for the remainder of the season, following a successful trial.[4] He made his debut two days after signing, in a 1–0 home win against Hamilton Academical.[5] Genev left the club when his contract expired, following Saints relegation to the Scottish Championship.[6]
Petrolul Ploiești
On 7 September 2015, Genev joined Romanian side FC Petrolul Ploiești on a one-year contract.[7]
Dinamo Minsk
Genev had a short stint in the Belarusian Premier League with Dinamo Minsk between February[8] and July 2016.[9]
Botev Plovdiv
2016–17
On 6 February 2017, Genev signed with
On 24 May 2017 Genev played an important role in the historical 2-1 win over
2017–18
Viktor Genev played in all 6 games for
Slavia Sofia
In June 2023, Genev returned to Slavia Sofia.[17]
Honours
Club
- Levski Sofia
- Bulgarian A Group: 2008–09
- Bulgarian Supercup: 2007, 2009
- Botev Plovdiv
References
- ^ "Профил на Виктор Генев" (in Bulgarian). sportal.bg. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
- ^ Petrov, Todor (2010-06-24). "Славия" докопа Виктор Генев" (in Bulgarian). 7sport.net. Retrieved 2015-10-28.
- ^ Domuschiev, Angel (31 January 2014). "Ники Дюлгеров се събра с Генев и Пеев в Казахстан, подписа договор със Спартак (Семей) за една година". topsport.bg.
- ^ "St Mirren sign Bulgarian defender Viktor Genev". BBC Sport. 26 February 2015. Retrieved 26 February 2015.
- ^ "St Mirren 1–0 Hamilton". BBC Sport. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
- ^ "St Mirren: Ten players leave after relegation". BBC Sport. 8 June 2015. Retrieved 8 June 2015.
- ^ "Viktor Genev a semnat cu FC Petrolul Ploieşti" [Viktor Genev signed a contract with FC Petrolul Ploiești] (in Romanian). FC Petrolul Ploiești. 7 September 2015. Retrieved 8 September 2015.
- ^ "Футбол. Антон Шрамченко, Владимир Хващинский, Алексей Козлов и Виктор Генев — официально в минском "Динамо"" (in Russian). pressball.by. 13 February 2016. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
- ^ "Минское "Динамо" рассталось с Адамовичем и Геневым, зато подписало Сверчинского" (in Russian). belta.by. 12 July 2016. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
- ^ "Ботев привлече Виктор Генев" (in Bulgarian). botevplovdiv.bg. 6 February 2017.
- ^ Ботев надви Локомотив в Горна Оряховица
- ^ Ботев (Пловдив) триумфира с Купата на България!
- ^ ВИВА КАНАРИ!!! БОТЕВ Я ПРЕГЪРНА
- ^ Ботев постигна мечтата, а клет Лудогорец сгъна платната!
- ^ Супер Ботев грабна Суперкупата!
- ^ Виктор Генев напуска Ботев
- ^ "Славия с ударна селекция, върна си Бакеро, Генев и Емо Мартинов" (in Bulgarian). topsport.bg. 23 June 2023. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
External links
- Viktor Genev – UEFA competition record (archive)
- Viktor Genev at Soccerbase
- Viktor Genev at Soccerway
- Viktor Genev at UAF and archived FFU page (in Ukrainian)