Dimitre Kalkanov
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Dimitre Ganev Kalkanov is a Bulgaria
n former professional footballer who played as a defender
or defensive midfielder.
with Bulgaria, making three appearances in that tournament. Kalkanov then played in Hong Kong for Instant-Dict and Happy Valley, and in Malaysia for Selangor
and Kelantan
. While in Hong Kong, Kalkanov won the Hong Kong Footballer of the Year award in 1998, becoming the first non-Hong Konger to win the award. He played for the Hong Kong League XI
at the 1998 Dynasty Cup, 2000 Guangdong–Hong Kong Cup and the Carlsberg Cup in 2000
and 2001
.
In 1998, he also made an appearance as part of the Hong Kong League XI
against the Bulgarian national football team in a friendly match.
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 former professional footballer who played as a defender
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
or defensive midfielder.
Career
Kalkanov started his career with Lokomotiv Plovdiv. He took part in 1985 FIFA World Youth Championship1985 FIFA World Youth Championship
The 1985 FIFA World Youth Championship, the ninth edition of the FIFA World Youth Championship, was held in the Soviet Union from August 24 to September 7, 1985. The tournament took place in eight venues — Baku, Yerevan, Leningrad, Minsk, Moscow, Hoktemberyan, Tbilissi and Sumqayit — where a total...
with Bulgaria, making three appearances in that tournament. Kalkanov then played in Hong Kong for Instant-Dict and Happy Valley, and in Malaysia for Selangor
Selangor FA
The Football Association of Selangor , commonly referred to as FAS or simply Selangor, competes in Malaysian football competitions representing the state of Selangor Darul Ehsan. The team is based in Shah Alam city. They are currently playing in Malaysian Super League, the top-flight of Malaysian...
and Kelantan
Kelantan FA
The Kelantan Football Association enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Kelantan, Malaysia. The team is based in the city of Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia. They are currently playing in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysia Super League...
. While in Hong Kong, Kalkanov won the Hong Kong Footballer of the Year award in 1998, becoming the first non-Hong Konger to win the award. He played for the Hong Kong League XI
Hong Kong League XI
Hong Kong League XI, or known as Hong Kong XI or Hong Kong League Selection, is a football team which represents the Hong Kong First Division League in exhibitional matches, mainly the Lunar New Year Cup....
at the 1998 Dynasty Cup, 2000 Guangdong–Hong Kong Cup and the Carlsberg Cup in 2000
2000 Carlsberg Cup
The 2000 Lunar New Year Cup was a football tournament held in Hong Kong over the first and fourth day of the Chinese New Year holiday.-Participating teams: Czech Republic Hong Kong League XI Mexico Japan-Semifinals:...
and 2001
2001 Carlsberg Cup
The 2001 Lunar New Year Cup was a football tournament held in Hong Kong over the first and fourth day of the Chinese New Year holiday.-Hong Kong League XI:...
.
In 1998, he also made an appearance as part of the Hong Kong League XI
Hong Kong League XI
Hong Kong League XI, or known as Hong Kong XI or Hong Kong League Selection, is a football team which represents the Hong Kong First Division League in exhibitional matches, mainly the Lunar New Year Cup....
against the Bulgarian national football team in a friendly match.