Viktor Popov

Viktor Nikolaev Popov (; born 5 March 2000) is a Bulgarian professional footballer who plays as a right-back for First League club Arda Kardzhali and the Bulgaria national team.

Born and raised in Varna, Popov joined Cherno More's academy in 2010. He made his senior debut in May 2019, aged 19. He signed for Korona Kielce in May 2025.

Popov has also represented Bulgaria at various youth levels and made his senior debut in November 2019.

Club career Cherno More Popov made his first team debut for Cherno More Varna in a 1–0 home win against Botev Plovdiv on 18 May 2019, playing full 90 minutes. Ten days later he signed his first professional contract with the club. On 10 July 2022, he scored his first goal for the club in a 1–0 away win over Lokomotiv Sofia in the opening game of the 2022–23 season. Popov left the club after his contract expired at the end of 2024–25 season.

Korona Kielce On 30 May 2025, Popov signed a two-year contract as a free agent with Polish club Korona Kielce.

Arda Kardzhali In June 2026, he returned to Bulgaria, putting pen to paper on a contract with Arda Kardzhali.

International career On 14 November 2019, he earned his first cap for Bulgaria, coming on as a late second-half substitute for Strahil Popov in the 0–1 home loss against Paraguay in a friendly match.

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