Stoyko Sakaliev
Stoyko Sakaliev (Bulgarian: Стойко Маринов Сакалиев; born 25 March 1979) is a Bulgarian footballer.
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Stoyko Marinov Sakaliev | ||
Date of birth | 25 March 1979 | ||
Place of birth | Sofia, Bulgaria | ||
Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
Position(s) | Striker | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | CSKA Sofia (administrator) | ||
Youth career | |||
1990–1998 | Neftochimic Burgas | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1998–2005 | Neftochimic Burgas | 139 | (48) |
2004 | → CSKA Sofia (loan) | 25 | (12) |
2005–2008 | CSKA Sofia | 22 | (11) |
2007–2008 | → Lokomotiv Plovdiv (loan) | 13 | (1) |
2008–2009 | Spartak Varna | 24 | (4) |
2009–2010 | Arka Gdynia | 13 | (0) |
2010–2011 | Akademik Sofia | 18 | (1) |
2011–2012 | Neftochimic Burgas | 22 | (6) |
2012–2013 | Kerċem Ajax | 11 | (6) |
2015–2016 | Chernomorets 1919 Burgas | 3 | (3) |
Total | 287 | (89) | |
National team | |||
2004 | Bulgaria | 4 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17:29, 12 November 2015 (UTC) |
Career
Sakaliev was born in Sofia. His first team was Naftex Burgas. He was first loaned to CSKA Sofia during 2004, but bought in the summer of 2005. He scored a goal against Steaua on 30 September 2004 in a UEFA Cup match.[1] In 2007, for a period of six months, Stoyko was loaned out to Lokomotiv Plovdiv. In August 2008, he went to play for Spartak Varna. On 5 March 2011, Sakaliev scored a last-minute goal against Vidima Rakovski in an A PFG match. In the summer of 2011 Sakaliev signed contract with Eastern B group side Neftochimic 1962. On 17 September 2011 he scored twice from penalties as Neftochimic finished 2:2 with Botev Plovdiv. Sakaliev has just signed a contract with Kercem Ajax, playing in the first division on the island of Gozo, Malta. In late May 2013, Sakaliev announced his retirement from football, but is a just simple tapak.
International career
In 2004 Stoyko Sakaliev played in four matches for Bulgaria national football team.[2]
Television
In 2013, he participated in VIP Brother Bulgaria.
Personal
Sakaliev was formerly married to Julvena Siderova and they have a daughter, named Liubomira Sakalieva.
He is known for his elaborate pranks on teammates and other public figures during his playing days.[3]
References
- "Мачовете между ЦСКА и Стяуа". bgfootball.com. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
- "Сакалиев бяга в кипърски клуб". Zasada.bg. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
- Pirgov, Yavor (9 June 2012). "Две жени усмириха Стойко Сакалиев. Царя на шегата вече го няма, най-лудият нападател в българския футбол е баща за пример". 7sport.net. Retrieved 1 July 2015.