Kiril Ivkov

Kiril Lozanov Ivkov (; 21 June 1946 – 24 May 2025) was a Bulgarian footballer who played as a defender, most notably for Levski Sofia. In 1974 and 1975 he was named Bulgarian Footballer of the Year.

Ivkov made his Bulgaria debut in 1968, earning 44 caps and scoring one goal over an eleven-year international career. He was part of the squad for the 1968 Summer Olympics, where Bulgaria won the silver medal. Ivkov captained his country 10 times and played in the 1974 FIFA World Cup.

Club career Born in Pernik, Ivkov began his career at local club Metalurg. In 1966, he left to join top league side Minyor Pernik. After one season at Minyor, Ivkov joined Levski Sofia where he won four Bulgarian League titles and four Bulgarian Cups. He spent eleven years at Levski, scoring 15 goals in 375 appearances in all competitions.

Death Ivkov died on 24 May 2025, at the age of 78.

Honours Player Levski Sofia Bulgarian League: 1967–68, 1969–70, 1973–74, 1976–77 Bulgarian Cup: 1969–70, 1970–71, 1975–76, 1976–77

Bulgaria Silver Medal at the Summer Olympic Games: 1968

Individual Bulgarian Footballer of the Year: 1974, 1975

Manager Levski Sofia Bulgarian Cup: 1985–86