Hristo Stoichkov is the GREATEST Bulgarian soccer player of all time. He debuted in professional football with CSKA Sofia and was later spotted by European giant FC Barcelona (Barcelona, Spain).

Stoitchkov earned global acclaim after winning the Spanish Primera Division four consecutive times and taking his club to Champions League glory in 1992. He retired from soccer in May of 2004.

At World Cup 1994, Hristo Stoichkov was awarded the Golden boot as the top goal scorer of the tournament as he miraculously led his country to the semi-finals and Golden ball (France football magazine).

Apart from his numerous awards and trophies, Stoichkov gained much popularity because of his aggressive on-pitch temper. His relentless attitude was known to irritate his opposition and enthrall his fans who preserve his image close to their hearts.

As a player, Hristo Stoitchkov plays as a left attacker/winger. His specialty is free kicks, penalties and unpredictable shooting on goal. Stoichkov is also known for his explosive acceleration and speed dribbling.

Quick Facts:

City of birth	Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Date of birth	8 February 1966
Height	1,78m
Weight	82kg
Starting Number	8
Position	Left Wing/Attacker
Power foot	Left
Career	Maritza (Plovdiv), Juri Gagarin (Plovdiv),Hebros (Harmanli), CSKA (Sofia), Barcelona (Spain), Parma (Italia), Al Nassar (S.Arabia), Kashiva Reysol(Japan), Chicago Fire (USA), DC United (USA)

Awards, Titles & Cups

Year	Championships	Cups	Awards
1987	Champion of Bulgaria	Cup of Bulgaria
1988	Championship of Bulgaria	Cup of Bulgaria
1989	Championship of Bulgaria	Cup of Bulgraia Supercup of Bulgaria	Top Footballer of Bulgaria
1990	Championship of Bulgaria		Golden Boot - Top Scorer in Europe Top Footballer of Bulgaria
1991	Championship of Spain	Supercup of Spain	Top Footballer of Bulgaria
1992	Championship of Spain	European Champ Supercup of Europe	Golden Onz - France Football Magazine Silver Globe - FIFA Player of the Year
1993	Championship of Spain	Top Footballer of Bulgaria Top Athlete of Bulgaria
1994	Championship of Spain	Supercup of Spain	Golden Boot - Top Scorer at World Cup 94 Golden Ball - France Football Magazine Top Athlete on the Balkan Peninsila Silver Globe - FIFA Player of the Year
1995	Championship of Spain	Supercup of Spain
1996	Championship of Spain	Supercup of Spain
1997	Championship of Spain	Cup Winners Cup Royal Cup of Spain
1998	S.Arabia championship	Cup of Asia

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