Karamfil Ilchev
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Karamfil Ilchev (born 7 January 1979) is a Bulgaria
n former football
goalkeeper.
during the summer 2005-transfer window after he played for Akademik Svishtov
and Dobrudzha. Fill, as the “sailors” fans call the goalkeeper, has the task to replace the ex-titular goalkeeper Tihomir Todorov. During his first two seasons Ilchev is a stable reserve of Ivaylo Petrov
and Krasimir Kolev
and plays in only four matches, mainly in the Bulgarian Cup
.
The goalkeeper manages to become part of the titular team in season 2007/2008, when Petrov is already in CSKA Sofia and Kolev often suffers from contusions. During this season Ilchev plays in 28 matches and has a major role for the good performance of “Cherno More” in the championship and in the Bulgarian Cup
. From summer 2008 Fill has a very serious competition from the Moldovian nationsl goalkeeper Evgheni Hmaruc
, who came in Cherno More from the Indonesian Persija Jakarta
. In spite of this the Bulgarian is the first choice of the coach Nikola Spasov
for the debut appearance of the Sailors in the UEFA Cup
. Ilchev plays very well in many matches as he is particularly good against the Israeli vice-champion Maccabi Netanya
.
In 2008-09 season, Ilchev earned 20 appearances playing in A PFG. He played one match in Bulgarian Cup
, and in the UEFA Cup
, he played 5 matches.
. He earned 11 appearances playing for Beroe in A PFG, before surprisingly retiring at the age of 31, in December, 2010. The reason was a move to Canada for business reasons n the near future. He however hinted that this may not be the end of his football career, and he may start to play for a Canadian side in the near future.
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 football
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...
goalkeeper.
Cherno More
Ilchev is enrolled in Cherno More VarnaPFC Cherno More Varna
PFC Cherno More Varna , or simply Cherno More is a Bulgarian professional football club from the city of Varna, which currently competes in Bulgaria's top football league, the A PFG....
during the summer 2005-transfer window after he played for Akademik Svishtov
Akademik Svishtov
Akademik Svishtov is a Bulgarian football club from the town of Svishtov. It plays its home matches at Akademik stadium with a capacity of 14,500 seats, and its team colours are blue and white. The team currently plays in the Bulgarian third division...
and Dobrudzha. Fill, as the “sailors” fans call the goalkeeper, has the task to replace the ex-titular goalkeeper Tihomir Todorov. During his first two seasons Ilchev is a stable reserve of Ivaylo Petrov
Ivaylo Petrov
Ivaylo Petrov is a retired Bulgarian footballer who played for CSKA Sofia. His nickname is "Pifa". Petrov is known in Bulgaria as an expert in saving penalty kicks. Аs a matter of fact Petrov saved 4 penalty kicks against Levski. The first 2 were when he was with Cherno More and the last 2 were...
and Krasimir Kolev
Krasimir Kolev
Krasimir Kolev is a former Bulgarian goalkeeper, who currently works as a goalkeeper coach for Cherno More Varna.Kolev previously played for Proodeftiki F.C. in the Greek Alpha Ethniki.-References:...
and plays in only four matches, mainly in 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....
.
The goalkeeper manages to become part of the titular team in season 2007/2008, when Petrov is already in CSKA Sofia and Kolev often suffers from contusions. During this season Ilchev plays in 28 matches and has a major role for the good performance of “Cherno More” in the championship and in 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....
. From summer 2008 Fill has a very serious competition from the Moldovian nationsl goalkeeper Evgheni Hmaruc
Evgheni Hmaruc
Evgheni Hmaruc is a Moldovan footballer. He plays for FC Dinamo Bender.-Club career:He was loaned to Constructorul Cioburciu in March 2002.He joined CSKA Sofia in February 2004, signed a two-and-a-half year deal....
, who came in Cherno More from the Indonesian Persija Jakarta
Persija Jakarta
Persija Jakarta is an Indonesian football club from Jakarta. It is one of Indonesia's most successful clubs and the most popular sports club in the city. The club's patron is Sutiyoso, the governor of Jakarta until 2007. Persija Jakarta was founded on November 28, 1928, with the embryo called...
. In spite of this the Bulgarian is the first choice of the coach Nikola Spasov
Nikola Spasov
Nikola Asenov Spasov is a retired Bulgarian footballer who played as a striker, and a current coach.-Playing career:Spasov played for PFC Lokomotiv Sofia, FC Dunav Ruse, PFC Cherno More Varna and PFC Spartak Varna in his country...
for the debut appearance of the Sailors in the 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...
. Ilchev plays very well in many matches as he is particularly good against the Israeli vice-champion Maccabi Netanya
Maccabi Netanya
Maccabi Netanya F.C. is an Israeli football club based in Netanya. Established in 1934, the club were founding members of the Israeli League in 1949. After winning their first championship in 1970, the club's golden period lasted until the late 1980s, including four more league titles and a double...
.
In 2008-09 season, Ilchev earned 20 appearances playing in A PFG. He played one match in 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....
, and in the 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...
, he played 5 matches.
Beroe
On July 6, 2010 Ilchev signed a two year contract with Beroe Stara ZagoraPFC 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....
. He earned 11 appearances playing for Beroe in A PFG, before surprisingly retiring at the age of 31, in December, 2010. The reason was a move to Canada for business reasons n the near future. He however hinted that this may not be the end of his football career, and he may start to play for a Canadian side in the near future.
Club
Cherno MorePFC Cherno More Varna
PFC Cherno More Varna , or simply Cherno More is a Bulgarian professional football club from the city of Varna, which currently competes in Bulgaria's top football league, the A PFG....
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- 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....
:- Runner-up (2): 2005-06, 2007-08
- Bulgarian Cup
External links
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