Nikola Dimitrov Tzanev
Association football player
About Nikola Dimitrov Tzanev
Lived 1939 – 2004 (aged 64). Nikola Dimitrov Tzanev was a Bulgarian association football player and association football coach.
Nikola Tsanev (; 11 December 1939 – 7 October 2004) was a Bulgarian footballer, who played as a forward. He played for Bulgaria in 8 matches, scoring 3 goals. He also competed in the men's tournament at the 1960 Summer Olympics.
Career Tsanev started his career with Levski Sofia, but is mainly remembered for his highly successful career with CSKA Sofia during the 60s. With CSKA, he won the A Group title six times and the Bulgarian Cup three times. During the 1963–64 season, he scored 26 league goals to become A Group top goalscorer.
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Who was Nikola Dimitrov Tzanev?
association football player
When was Nikola Dimitrov Tzanev born?
Nikola Dimitrov Tzanev was born on 11 December 1939 in Sofia.
When did Nikola Dimitrov Tzanev die?
Nikola Dimitrov Tzanev died on 6 October 2004 in Sofia.
What was Nikola Dimitrov Tzanev's occupation?
Nikola Dimitrov Tzanev was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Nikola Dimitrov Tzanev?
Nikola Dimitrov Tzanev was Bulgarian.
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