Bozhidar Iskrenov
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Bozidar Georgiev Iskrenov (born 1 August 1962), nicknamed Gibona (Гибона; "The Gibbon
") and Gibi (Гиби), is a former Bulgaria
n footballer
who spent most of his career playing for Levski Sofia
as a forward.
Iskrenov also had a brief film career. He appeared in the movie Manevri na petiya etazh
as the elevator technician.
, Iskrenov played for Levski between 1979 and 1989, scoring 41 goals in 208 matches. He was then transferred to the Spanish
Real Zaragoza
in 1989-1990, but could not establish himself in the first team and went on as a Lausanne Sports
player in Switzerland
in 1990–1991. Spells at Botev Plovdiv
(1991–1992), CSKA Sofia
(twice between 1994 and 1994) and PFC Shumen
(1994) followed, with Iskrenov ending his career at Septemvri Sofia (1994–1995).
Iskrenov won the top Bulgarian league, the A PFG, three times (all with Levski): in 1984, 1985 and 1988, as well as the Bulgarian Cup
in 1982, 1984 and 1986 (with Levski) and 1993 (with CSKA). He played a total of 263 matches and scored 58 goals in the A PFG.
, Bozhidar Iskrenov has 50 matches and 5 goals, debuting on 28 October 1981 in a 0–3 defeat by Brazil
and retiring from international football on 22 May 1993 after a 2–2 draw between Bulgaria and Israel
in Sofia. He played at the 1986 FIFA World Cup
in Mexico
, when Bulgaria reached the round of 16.
Gibbon
Gibbons are apes in the family Hylobatidae . The family is divided into four genera based on their diploid chromosome number: Hylobates , Hoolock , Nomascus , and Symphalangus . The extinct Bunopithecus sericus is a gibbon or gibbon-like ape which, until recently, was thought to be closely related...
") and Gibi (Гиби), is a former Bulgaria
Bulgaria
Bulgaria , officially the Republic of Bulgaria , is a parliamentary democracy within a unitary constitutional republic in Southeast Europe. The country borders Romania to the north, Serbia and Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south, as well as the Black Sea to the east...
n footballer
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
who spent most of his career playing for Levski Sofia
PFC Levski Sofia
"Levski Sofia" redirects here. For the sports club, see Levski Sofia .PFC Levski Sofia, otherwise simply known as Levski or Levski Sofia, is a professional football club based in Sofia, Bulgaria...
as a forward.
Iskrenov also had a brief film career. He appeared in the movie Manevri na petiya etazh
Manevri na petiya etazh
Manevri na petiya etazh is a comedy movie released in Bulgaria in 1985. It was directed by Petar Vasilev and written by Chavdar Shinov...
as the elevator technician.
Career
A native of the capital SofiaSofia
Sofia is the capital and largest city of Bulgaria and the 12th largest city in the European Union with a population of 1.27 million people. It is located in western Bulgaria, at the foot of Mount Vitosha and approximately at the centre of the Balkan Peninsula.Prehistoric settlements were excavated...
, Iskrenov played for Levski between 1979 and 1989, scoring 41 goals in 208 matches. He was then transferred to the Spanish
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
Real Zaragoza
Real Zaragoza
Real Zaragoza, S.A.D. is a Spanish association football team from Zaragoza in Spain. Founded on 18 March 1932, Real Zaragoza have spent the majority of their 78 year history in the Spanish top-flight. Real Zaragoza are Spain's 9th highest ranked team in overall league points...
in 1989-1990, but could not establish himself in the first team and went on as a Lausanne Sports
Lausanne Sports
Lausanne-Sports is a Swiss sports club based in Lausanne, Switzerland. It is most famous for its football department , but the club also had athletics, sport rowing, and rink hockey departments until they split in 2009 over a row about the construction of a new stadium that will be built by...
player in Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
in 1990–1991. Spells at Botev Plovdiv
PFC Botev Plovdiv
PFC Botev Plovdiv , is the oldest Bulgarian football club from the city of Plovdiv, which currently competes in Bulgaria's second football league, the B PFG....
(1991–1992), CSKA Sofia
PFC CSKA Sofia
PFC CSKA Sofia , commonly known as CSKA or CSKA Sofia is a professional football club based in Sofia, Bulgaria. The club was officially founded on May 5, 1948. CSKA's abbreviation stands for Central Sports Club of the Army...
(twice between 1994 and 1994) and PFC Shumen
PFC Shumen
Football Club Shumen 2010 is a Bulgarian football club, playing in the city of Shumen. The club was established in 1929 with the name "Panayot Volov". The stadium of the club is "Panayot Volov" in Shumen with capacity of 24,000 people. The main kit-colours of the team are yellow and blue...
(1994) followed, with Iskrenov ending his career at Septemvri Sofia (1994–1995).
Iskrenov won the top Bulgarian league, the A PFG, three times (all with Levski): in 1984, 1985 and 1988, as well as the Bulgarian Cup
Bulgarian Cup
The Bulgarian Cup is a Bulgarian annual football competition. It is the country's main cup competition and all officially registered Bulgarian football teams take part in it. It is sponsored by the Bulgarian Corporate Commercial Bank....
in 1982, 1984 and 1986 (with Levski) and 1993 (with CSKA). He played a total of 263 matches and scored 58 goals in the A PFG.
International career
For the Bulgaria national teamBulgaria national football team
The FIFA Bulgaria national football team is an association football team fielded by the Bulgarian Football Union, a member association of UEFA. The team's home ground is Vasil Levski in Sofia and Luboslav Penev is in charge manager after replacement of Lothar Matthäus...
, Bozhidar Iskrenov has 50 matches and 5 goals, debuting on 28 October 1981 in a 0–3 defeat by Brazil
Brazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
and retiring from international football on 22 May 1993 after a 2–2 draw between Bulgaria and Israel
Israel national football team
The Israel national football team is the national football team of Israel, controlled by the Israel Football Association .Israel National Football is the direct successor of the Eretz Yisrael National Team during British Mandate...
in Sofia. He played at the 1986 FIFA World Cup
1986 FIFA World Cup
The 1986 FIFA World Cup, the 13th FIFA World Cup, was held in Mexico from 31 May to 29 June. The tournament was the second to feature a 24-team format. Colombia had been originally chosen to host the competition by FIFA but, largely due to economic reasons, was not able to do so and officially...
in Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
, when Bulgaria reached the round of 16.