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Stefan Bozhkov

1923 – 2014

Bulgarian footballer

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Lived 1923 – 2014 (aged 90). Stefan Bozhkov was a Bulgarian association football player and association football coach.

Stefan Bozhilov Stefanov (; 20 September 1923 – 1 February 2014) was a Bulgarian football player and coach. He usually played the position of midfielder.

Career Born in Sofia, Bozhkov first started to play for a local team Sportist Hadzhi Dimitar. He made his debut on 20 September 1938, on his 15th birthday, in a game against Fortuna. During his club career he played for PFC CSKA Sofia. Bozhkov won the top Bulgarian league, the A PFG, a ten times (all with CSKA), as well as the Bulgarian Cup, three times (all with CSKA). He earned 53 caps and scored 4 goals for the Bulgaria national football team from 1946 to 1958, and won a bronze medal at the 1956 Summer Olympics. He later coached the national team in the 1970 FIFA World Cup and won a silver medal at the 1968 Summer Olympics.

Honours International Bulgaria Olympic Bronze Medal: 1956

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Stefan Bozhkov?

Bulgarian footballer (1923-2014)

When was Stefan Bozhkov born?

Stefan Bozhkov was born on 20 September 1923 in Sofia.

When did Stefan Bozhkov die?

Stefan Bozhkov died on 1 February 2014 in Sofia.

What was Stefan Bozhkov's occupation?

Stefan Bozhkov was an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality was Stefan Bozhkov?

Stefan Bozhkov was Bulgarian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Stefan Bozhkov

· Wikidata: Q2631137

· DBpedia: Stefan Bozhkov

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