Lukas Petkov

Lukas Emanuel Petkov (born 1 November 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for club SV Elversberg. Born in Germany, he represented the Bulgaria national team.

Club career Born in Friedberg, Germany, Petkov has Bulgarian descent from his father. His paternal grandfather is from a village in Southeastern Bulgaria. He began his youth career at SV Mering, a small local football club in Augsburg, before joining the academy at FC Augsburg in 2008.

On 22 May 2021, Petkov made his Bundesliga debut for FC Augsburg in a 5–2 defeat against Bayern Munich. On 2 June 2021, he signed a new contract with the club until June 2024, and was then sent for a season long loan to 3. Liga team SC Verl. On 31 January 2023 Augsburg extended Petkov's contract until the summer of 2026 and send him on loan to 2. Bundesliga team Greuther Fürth until the end of season. On 19 June 2023, Greuther Fürth extended Petkov's loan until 30 June 2024.

On 21 August 2024, Petkov signed a three-year contract with SV Elversberg in the 2. Bundesliga.

International career In January 2022 Aleksandar Dimitrov, the manager of Bulgaria U21, confirmed that Petkov expressed his desire to represent Bulgaria and its subject of gaining citizenship. In January 2023 Bulgarian Football Union confirmed Petkov agreed to play for Bulgaria and they are working on making him available to debut in 2023. He received his first call up for Bulgaria on 21 August 2023 for the matches against Iran and Montenegro. On 7 September 2023, Petkov earned his first cap, playing as a starter in the 0–1 loss against Iran in a friendly match.

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