Hristo Yanev
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Hristo Yanev (born May 4, 1979 in Kazanluk) is a Bulgarian football player, currently playing for Litex Lovech
as a midfielder
.
, making his professional debut for Olimpik Teteven during the 1997–98 season. In 1999 he joined Beroe Stara Zagora
, scoring 7 goals in 27 matches.
in 2000, when he was only 20 years old and since then he has always played an important role in the team. Yanev plays either as a winger or second striker.
He made his competitive debut for CSKA on 4 August 2000 in a 0–0 home draw against Litex Lovech
. Оn 25 August Yanev scored his CSKA's first and first-ever UEFA Cup
goal in a 8–0 drubbing of Moldovan Constructorul
. Two days later, he scored his first league goal for CSKA in a 3–0 home win over Botev Plovdiv
.
As a player of CSKA Yanev has been twice champion of Bulgaria (in 2003 and 2005) and has once won the Bulgarian national cup 2006. He spent 6 seasons of his career at the club, playing in 146 games of the A PFG and scoring 54 goals.
signed Yanev to a three-year deal. For three years he made 50 appearances in league and scored six goals for Grenoble
. With the club he played two seasons in Ligue 2
and one in Ligue 1
.
, signing a three-year contract with Litex Lovech
.
's first game in charge of Bulgaria in 2004. On 18 August he made his debut, replacing Marian Hristov
as a second-half substitute in a 1–1 friendly draw against Ireland
at Lansdowne Road Stadium
. Two weeks later, on 4 September, Yanev scored his first international goal in a 3–1 win over Iceland
in a 2006 World Cup
qualifier. On 13 October, he scored the second goal in Bulgaria's 4–1 win over Malta
in Sofia
.
Two years later, on 9 May 2006, Yanev netted his third goal for the senior team as he scored the winning strike in a 2–1 victory over Japan
in a game of the Kirin Cup
.
PFC Litex Lovech
PFC Litex Lovech or simply Litex is a Bulgarian football club from the town of Lovech, which currently competes in the Bulgarian A Professional Football Group, the top division of Bulgarian football...
as a midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
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Early years
Born in Kazanluk, Yanev was picked as a youth to play for local side Rozova DolinaF.C. Rozova Dolina
Football Club Rozova Dolina is a Bulgarian association football club based in Kazanlak, Stara Zagora Province, currently playing in the South-East V AFG, the third level of Bulgarian football. Their home ground since 1968 has been Sevtopolis Stadium....
, making his professional debut for Olimpik Teteven during the 1997–98 season. In 1999 he joined Beroe Stara Zagora
PFC Beroe Stara Zagora
PFC Beroe Stara Zagora or simply Beroe is a Bulgarian football club from Stara Zagora, that currently plays in the country's top division, the A PFG....
, scoring 7 goals in 27 matches.
CSKA Sofia
After playing one season at Beroe, Yanev signed for CSKA SofiaPFC 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...
in 2000, when he was only 20 years old and since then he has always played an important role in the team. Yanev plays either as a winger or second striker.
He made his competitive debut for CSKA on 4 August 2000 in a 0–0 home draw against Litex Lovech
PFC Litex Lovech
PFC Litex Lovech or simply Litex is a Bulgarian football club from the town of Lovech, which currently competes in the Bulgarian A Professional Football Group, the top division of Bulgarian football...
. Оn 25 August Yanev scored his CSKA's first and first-ever UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
goal in a 8–0 drubbing of Moldovan Constructorul
FC Tiraspol
FC Tiraspol is a Moldovan football club based in Tiraspol, Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic. They play in the Divizia Naţională, the top division in Moldovan football.- Current squad :As of 1st of August...
. Two days later, he scored his first league goal for CSKA in a 3–0 home win over 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....
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As a player of CSKA Yanev has been twice champion of Bulgaria (in 2003 and 2005) and has once won the Bulgarian national cup 2006. He spent 6 seasons of his career at the club, playing in 146 games of the A PFG and scoring 54 goals.
Grenoble
In summer of 2006, Grenoble Foot 38Grenoble Foot 38
Grenoble Foot 38, commonly referred to as simply Grenoble, is a French association football club based in Grenoble, a city situated at the foot of the French Alps. The original incarnation of the club was founded in 1892 and, in 1997, was formed into the club that exists today as a result of a merger...
signed Yanev to a three-year deal. For three years he made 50 appearances in league and scored six goals for Grenoble
Grenoble Foot 38
Grenoble Foot 38, commonly referred to as simply Grenoble, is a French association football club based in Grenoble, a city situated at the foot of the French Alps. The original incarnation of the club was founded in 1892 and, in 1997, was formed into the club that exists today as a result of a merger...
. With the club he played two seasons in Ligue 2
Ligue 2
Ligue 2 , formerly known as Division 2, is a French professional football league. The league serves as the second division of French football and is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel , the other being Ligue 1, the country's top football division...
and one in Ligue 1
Ligue 1
Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2....
.
Litex Lovech
On 25 June 2009, Yanev returned to BulgariaBulgaria
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...
, signing a three-year contract with Litex Lovech
PFC Litex Lovech
PFC Litex Lovech or simply Litex is a Bulgarian football club from the town of Lovech, which currently competes in the Bulgarian A Professional Football Group, the top division of Bulgarian football...
.
International career
Yanev received his first call-up to the senior team in Hristo StoichkovHristo Stoichkov
Hristo Stoichkov Stoichkov , sometimes Stoitchkov; born 8 February 1966 in Plovdiv) is a retired Bulgarian footballer. He is regarded as one of the best footballers of his generation and the greatest Bulgarian footballer of all time. Nicknamed The Dagger , The Dog , The Modern Left...
's first game in charge of Bulgaria in 2004. On 18 August he made his debut, replacing Marian Hristov
Marian Hristov
Marian Hristov is a Bulgarian footballer, who is currently playing for PFC Balkan Botevgrad of the Bulgarian B PFG.-Career:Hristov's first club was PFC Balkan Botevgrad...
as a second-half substitute in a 1–1 friendly draw against Ireland
Republic of Ireland national football team
The Republic of Ireland national football team represents Ireland in association football. It is run by the Football Association of Ireland and currently plays home fixtures at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, which opened in May 2010....
at Lansdowne Road Stadium
Aviva Stadium
The Aviva Stadium is a sports stadium located in Dublin, Ireland, with a capacity for 50,000 spectators. The stadium is built on the site of the old Lansdowne Road venue, which was demolished in 2007, and replaces that stadium as home to its chief tenants: the Irish rugby union team and the...
. Two weeks later, on 4 September, Yanev scored his first international goal in a 3–1 win over Iceland
Iceland national football team
The Iceland national football team is the national football team of Iceland and is controlled by the Football Association of Iceland. It has never advanced to the finals of any major international competition....
in a 2006 World Cup
2006 FIFA World Cup
The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 9 June to 9 July 2006 in Germany, which won the right to host the event in July 2000. Teams representing 198 national football associations from all six...
qualifier. On 13 October, he scored the second goal in Bulgaria's 4–1 win over Malta
Malta national football team
The Malta national football team is the national football team of Malta and is controlled by the Malta Football Association. Malta played its first international game in February 1957, and began competing for qualification to major tournaments in 1962. The side's first competitive victory came in...
in Sofia
Sofia
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...
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Two years later, on 9 May 2006, Yanev netted his third goal for the senior team as he scored the winning strike in a 2–1 victory over Japan
Japan national football team
The Japan national football team represents Japan in association football and is operated by the Japan Football Association, the governing body for association football in Japan...
in a game of the Kirin Cup
Kirin Cup
The Kirin Cup is an annual association football tournament sponsored in Japan by the Kirin Brewery Company. The host, Japan, is a participant in every edition. The tournament was founded in 1978 as an international club competition. From 1992 onwards the format was changed to a round robin national...
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| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 4 September 2004 | Reykjavík Reykjavík Reykjavík is the capital and largest city in Iceland.Its latitude at 64°08' N makes it the world's northernmost capital of a sovereign state. It is located in southwestern Iceland, on the southern shore of Faxaflói Bay... , Iceland Iceland Iceland , described as the Republic of Iceland, is a Nordic and European island country in the North Atlantic Ocean, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Iceland also refers to the main island of the country, which contains almost all the population and almost all the land area. The country has a population... |
1–3 | 1–3 | World Cup 2006 Qual. | |
| 2. | 13 October 2004 | Sofia Sofia 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... , 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... |
2–1 | 4–1 | World Cup 2006 Qual. | |
| 3. | 9 May 2006 | Osaka Osaka is a city in the Kansai region of Japan's main island of Honshu, a designated city under the Local Autonomy Law, the capital city of Osaka Prefecture and also the biggest part of Keihanshin area, which is represented by three major cities of Japan, Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe... , Japan Japan Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south... |
1–2 | 1–2 | 2006 Kirin Cup Kirin Cup The Kirin Cup is an annual association football tournament sponsored in Japan by the Kirin Brewery Company. The host, Japan, is a participant in every edition. The tournament was founded in 1978 as an international club competition. From 1992 onwards the format was changed to a round robin national... |
Career statistics
As of 12 June 2011| Club | Season | League | Cup | Europe | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Beroe PFC Beroe Stara Zagora PFC Beroe Stara Zagora or simply Beroe is a Bulgarian football club from Stara Zagora, that currently plays in the country's top division, the A PFG.... |
1999–00 | 27 | 7 | 2 | 0 | – | – | 29 | 7 |
| Total | 27 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 7 | |
| 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... |
2000–01 | 26 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 33 | 15 |
| 2001–02 | 25 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 34 | 8 | |
| 2002–03 | 16 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 25 | 1 | |
| 2003–04 | 28 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 40 | 18 | |
| 2004–05 | 29 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 35 | 24 | |
| 2005–06 | 22 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 35 | 5 | |
| Total | 146 | 54 | 30 | 13 | 25 | 4 | 201 | 71 | |
| Grenoble Grenoble Foot 38 Grenoble Foot 38, commonly referred to as simply Grenoble, is a French association football club based in Grenoble, a city situated at the foot of the French Alps. The original incarnation of the club was founded in 1892 and, in 1997, was formed into the club that exists today as a result of a merger... |
2006–07 | 27 | 3 | ? | ? | – | – | 27 | 3 |
| 2007–08 | 21 | 3 | ? | ? | – | – | 21 | 3 | |
| 2008–09 | 2 | 0 | ? | ? | – | – | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 50 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 6 | |
| Litex Lovech PFC Litex Lovech PFC Litex Lovech or simply Litex is a Bulgarian football club from the town of Lovech, which currently competes in the Bulgarian A Professional Football Group, the top division of Bulgarian football... |
2009–10 | 26 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 30 | 6 |
| 2010–11 | 27 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 37 | 5 | |
| 2011–12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 53 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 67 | 11 | |
| Career totals | 276 | 78 | 38 | 13 | 33 | 4 | 328 | 95 | |
Awards
- Litex Lovech
- Bulgarian A PFG 2010, 2011
- Bulgarian SupercupBulgarian SupercupThe Bulgarian Supercup is an annually held football match between the football club that has won the Bulgarian A Professional Football Group and the club that has won the Bulgarian Cup...
2010
- CSKA Sofia
- Bulgarian A PFG 2003, 2005
- Bulgarian CupBulgarian CupThe 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....
2006