About Ivan Zafirov
Lived 1947 – 2025 (aged 77). Ivan Zafirov was a Bulgarian association football player.
Ivan Georgiev Zafirov (; 30 December 1947 – 15 October 2025) was a Bulgarian footballer who played as a defender.
Biography After short spells at Sliven, it was with CSKA Sofia that he found his spiritual home in the 1970s. Zafirov, a right-back, played 340 times for the Reds, scoring 8 goals. Nine Bulgarian championships and five Bulgarian Cups tell the tale of how successful Zafirov was.
Zafirov was on Bulgaria's roster for the 1974 FIFA World Cup. He represented the Lions 50 times, scoring once. He also won a silver medal at the 1968 Summer Olympics.
Zafirov died on 15 October 2025, at the age of 77.
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Who was Ivan Zafirov?
Bulgarian footballer
When was Ivan Zafirov born?
Ivan Zafirov was born on 30 December 1947 in Sofia.
When did Ivan Zafirov die?
Ivan Zafirov died on 15 October 2025.
What was Ivan Zafirov's occupation?
Ivan Zafirov was an association football player.
What nationality was Ivan Zafirov?
Ivan Zafirov was Bulgarian.
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