Kristiyan Balov

Kristiyan Teodorov Balov (; born 26 July 2006) is a Bulgarian professional footballer who plays as a winger and attacking midfielder for Serbian SuperLiga club Red Star Belgrade and the Bulgaria national team.

Career Slavia Sofia Balov joined Slavia Sofia at the age of six and progressed through the club's youth ranks. He made his first-team debut on 27 May 2024, from the substitute's bench, against CSKA 1948 in the final game of 2023–24 season.

Balov scored his first goal in a 2–1 away loss against Dobrudzha Dobrich on 28 July 2025. On 25 August, he scored against Arda Kardzhali in a man-of-the-match performance to guide Slavia to a 2–0 home victory. On 30 August, Balov continued his good form as a regular starter in the beginning of 2025–26 season with two assists for the 2–2 draw against CSKA Sofia.

Red Star Belgrade On 12 June 2026, Balov joined Serbian SuperLiga club Red Star Belgrade on a four-year deal with an option for a fifth.

International career On 16 March 2026, Balov was called up for the first time for the Bulgaria senior national team. On 27 March 2026, he made his debut for the team in a 10–2 win against the Solomon Islands in the FIFA Series, being subbed on at half-time and scoring his first goal in the 65th minute.

Career statistics Club

International

Scores and results list Bulgaria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Balov goal.

+ List of international goals scored by Kristiyan Balov No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1 27 March 2026 Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia 8–1 10–2 2026 FIFA Series

Honours

Best young player in the Bulgarian First League - 2025-26