About Hristo Iliev
Lived 1936 – 1974 (aged 37). Hristo Iliev was a Bulgarian association football player.
Hristo Bristov Iliev (; 11 May 1936 – 24 March 1974) was a Bulgarian footballer. He played as a forward and spent the majority of his career with Levski Sofia. Iliev also represented Bulgaria at international level in the 1962 World Cup and in the men's tournament at the 1960 Summer Olympics, where Bulgaria did reach the 5th place in the final ranking.
Iliev died in a car crash on 24 March 1974.
Honours Club Levski Sofia Bulgarian A Group (2): 1964–65, 1967–68 Bulgarian Cup (4): 1956, 1957, 1958–59, 1966–67
Individual Bulgarian A Group top scorer (14 goals): 1957
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Who was Hristo Iliev?
Bulgarian footballer (1936-1974)
When was Hristo Iliev born?
Hristo Iliev was born on 11 May 1936 in Sofia.
When did Hristo Iliev die?
Hristo Iliev died on 24 March 1974 in Bulgaria.
What was Hristo Iliev's occupation?
Hristo Iliev was an association football player.
What nationality was Hristo Iliev?
Hristo Iliev was Bulgarian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Hristo Iliev (footballer)
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