Mark-Emilio Papazov

Mark-Emilio Ivanov Papazov (Bulgarian: Марк-Емилио Иванов Папазов; born 8 October 2003) is a Bulgarian professional footballer who plays as a striker for First League club Lokomotiv Sofia.

Career As a youth player, he joined the youth academy of Levski Sofia. In 2016, he joined the youth academy of Pescara. In 2018, he joined the youth academy of CSKA Sofia.

Papazov started his senior career with CSKA Sofia. He also played for CSKA Sofia II. Papazov completed his league debut for CSKA Sofia on 10 July 2022 in a match against Arda Kardzhali. On 12 January 2023 he was sent on loan to Hebar Pazardzhik for the rest of the season. Papazov made his debut for the team in a league match on 11 February against CSKA 1948. In 2023, he renewed his contract until 2026.

International career On 18 March 2023, he was called up for the Bulgaria U21 for the friendly tournament Antalya Cup between 25 and 28 March 2023.

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