Evdokiya Popadinova

Evdokiya Dimitrova Popadiynova (, ) is a Bulgarian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Swiss Women's Super League club FC Rapperswil–Jona.

Club career Early years

Popadinova played for Sportika Blagoevgrad in her home country before moving to England to sign with Bristol Academy. In doing so, she was the first Bulgarian to make an appearance in the FA WSL. In March 2016, Popadinova signed with FA WSL 2 team London Bees.

College In 2016, Popadinova enrolled at the University of Northwestern Ohio to play for the Racers in the Division II National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics program. After two years in June 2018, Popadinova transferred to play with the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles in NCAA Division I. Ahead of her senior season, Popadinova was named on the MAC Hermann Trophy watchlist, one of only two players from her conference.

AaB In August 2020, Popadinova signed a professional contract with Danish club AaB. She scored one goal in the four matches she played for the club.

Italy In November 2020, Popadinova moved to Italy, signing with Napoli. A couple of days later, she made her debut in a 2–1 loss to AC Milan. After scoring four goals in 13 matches during her first season, she signed a one-year contract extension with Napoli in July 2021.

In July 2022, Popadinova signed for Sassuolo.

After one season, in August 2023, Popadinova joined Lazio. She scored four goals for the club in 14 matches, helping them win the Serie B title and earn promotion to the 2024–25 Serie A.

Brisbane Roar In August 2024, Popadinova joined Australian club Brisbane Roar. In November, in her first match for the club, she scored her first goal during a 3–2 loss to Canberra United. In May 2025, the club announced Popadinova would leave at the expiration of her contract.

Beşiktaş J.K. On August 16, 2025, Popadinova signed to the Turkish club Beşiktaş J.K..

International career At age 16, Popadinova made her senior debut for Bulgaria on 20 August 2013, coming on as a substitute to score in the 4–2 away win over Macedonia in a friendly match.

International goals No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 14 June 2021 TFF Riva Facility, Istanbul, Turkey 1–3 1–3 Friendly 2. 15 February 2023 Gold City Sports Complex, Alanya, Turkey 1–0 2–0 2023 Turkish Women's Cup 3. 18 February 2023 2–1 2–1 4. 21 February 2023 1–1 1–2 5. 9 April 2024 Stadion Aleksandar Shalamanov, Sofia, Bulgaria 2–2 2–3 UEFA Women's Euro 2025 qualifying

Honours Club Lazio Serie B: 2023–24

Individual Bulgarian Women Footballer of the Year (8): 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023, 2024, 2025 WHAC Newcomer of the Year: 2016 WHAC Offensive Player of the Year: 2017 NAIA First Team All-American: 2016, 2017 ASUN Women's Soccer All-Decade Team (2010–19)