Ilian Iliev

Ilian Ilianov Iliev (; born 20 August 1999), also known as Ilian Iliev Jr., is a Bulgarian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for İstanbulspor.

Club career Ilian made his first team league début in a 1–3 home defeat against Ludogorets on 9 September 2016, coming on as substitute for Georgi Iliev. He scored his first goal in the top division of Bulgarian football on 30 August 2019, in the 1–1 draw with Dunav Ruse.

On 31 July 2017, Iliev joined Académica de Coimbra's academy.

On 19 July 2021, Iliev agreed a deal to join Cypriot First Division side Apollon Limassol on a four-year contract. Having spent the first half of the 2023–24 season on loan with A.E. Kifisia, Iliev returned to Cherno More on loan for the remainder of the season in February 2024.

Iliev signed a contract with CSKA Sofia on 3 September 2024.

Iliev joined the Turkish 1. Lig club İstanbulspor on 24 June 2026.

International career Iliev made his debut for Bulgaria national team on 25 March 2021 in a World Cup qualifier against Switzerland.

Personal life He is the son of former footballer and current manager Ilian Iliev Sr.

Career statistics Club

International

Honours

Apollon Limassol Cypriot First Division: 2021–22