Martin Velichkov

Martin Velichkov (; born 19 September 1999) is a Bulgarian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Lokomotiv Sofia and the Bulgaria national team.

Career Martin started his career in Slavia Sofia with being on loan to Strumska Slava. In 2018 he moved to Germany to join FC Pesch, then moved to Fortuna Köln and spend a year in Rot Weiss Ahlen, before returning in Bulgaria and joining Sportist Svoge in 2022. His good plays in Second League, secured him a transfer to Etar and he joined the team on 8 June 2023. On 20 December he was awarded as the best Bulgarian goalkeeper in First League for the mid season.

International career On 16 March 2026 Velichkov was called up for the first time for the Bulgaria's men's national team. On 27 March 2026 he debuted for the senior national team in a 10–2 win against the Solomon Islands in the FIFA Series, coming on at half time. On 5 June 2026, Velichkov had his maiden appearance as a starter, playing the first half of the 2:2 away draw with Moldova in a friendly match.

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