Asparuh Nikodimov
Asparuh "Paro" Donev Nikodimov (Bulgarian: Аспарух Донев Никодимов; born 21 August 1945 in Sofia) is a former Bulgarian footballer and later coach.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Asparuh Donev Nikodimov | ||
Date of birth | 21 August 1945 | ||
Place of birth | Bogyovtsi, Sofia Province, Bulgaria | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Youth career | |||
1961–1962 | Septemvri Sofia | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1962–1964 | Septemvri Sofia | ||
1964–1975 | CSKA Sofia | 296 | (58) |
1975–1978 | Sliven | ||
National team | |||
1966–1974 | Bulgaria | 25 | (6) |
Teams managed | |||
1979–1983 | CSKA Sofia | ||
– | Dunav Ruse | ||
1989–1990 | ES Sahel | ||
1991–1992 | CSKA Sofia | ||
1997–1999 | PFC Velbazhd Kyustendil | ||
2000 | Omonia | ||
2001 | CSKA Sofia | ||
2003–2004 | Beroe Stara Zagora | ||
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
Olympic medal record | ||
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Men's Football | ||
1968 Mexico City | Team competition |
He represented Bulgaria[1] at the FIFA World Cups in 1970 and 1974.[2]
Career
Nikodimov began playing football at the age of 16 in the youth team of Septemvri Sofia, where he played until he joined CSKA Sofia at the age of 19.[3]
In 1964 Nikodimov joined CSKA Sofia. During his time at CSKA, he won many honours, including six A PFG titles and five Bulgarian Cups. He played 296 league matches, scoring 58 goals for 11 seasons.[4]
Nikodimov ended his career in 1978, playing for Sliven.
Managerial career
Nikodimov began his managerial career with CSKA Sofia in 1979, guiding them to four consecutive league titles.
Honours
Player honours
- CSKA Sofia
- Bulgarian League (6): 1965–66, 1968–69, 1970–71, 1971–72, 1972–73, 1974–75
- Bulgarian Cup (5): 1965, 1969, 1972, 1973, 1974
Managerial honours
- CSKA Sofia
- Bulgarian League (5): 1979–80, 1980–81, 1981–82, 1982–83, 1991–92
- Bulgarian Cup (1): 1983
Personal life
Nikodimov is married to Svetla and has two daughters, who are volleyball players.[5]
References
- http://www.eu-football.info/_player.php?id=15099
- Asparuch Nikodimov – FIFA competition record
- ""Другата игра" на Паро Никодимов: От кварталните игрища до големия футбол" (in Bulgarian). gong.bg. 12 April 2018.
- "Легендата Аспарух Никодимов" (in Bulgarian). vsekiden.com. Archived from the original on 4 October 2013. Retrieved 13 September 2012.
- Bonev, Aleksandar (9 May 2008). "Семейство има 28 титли с ЦСКА. Аспарух Никодимов, дъщерите и зет му готови за "Гинес"" (in Bulgarian). 7sport.net. Archived from the original on 12 June 2008. Retrieved 8 October 2015.