PFC Velbazhd Kyustendil
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F.C. Velbazhd is a Bulgaria
n association football club based in Kyustendil
. The club currently competes in the South-West V AFG
, the third tier of the Bulgarian league.
The club was founded in 1919. Velbazhd have spent the majority of their playing history between the second and third tiers of the Bulgarian football league system. They first won promotion to the A PFG
in 1954, and have played a total of 7 seasons in the top flight, with a longest continuous spell of six seasons (1995–2001). This is seen as the club's most successful period. Velbazhd finished third in A PFG
in 1999, 2000 and 2001, competed in the Intertoto Cup
in the 2000–01 season, and reached the Bulgarian Cup
final in 2001
.
they changed their name to Cherveno zname. In 1956 the club was renamed to Levski. In 1970 the club returned to its original name Velbаzhd, but from 1990 to 1999 again called Levski.
In 1953 they were promoted to Bulgarian football's top division
for the first time in their history. The 1954 season saw Velbazhd make their first appearance in the top flight of Bulgarian football. This first season was less successful and they were relegated back to the B PFG
, finishing on 12th place.
In 1994–95 season Velbazhd won their second promotion to A PFG
. In 1998–99 season they finished 3rd, their highest ever league finish. In the following season Velbazhd also finished 3rd. The club's forward Mihail Mihaylov
became A PFG
top scorer with 20 goals.
In 2001 Velbazhd reached the Bulgarian Cup
Final for the first time, beating Marek Dupnitsa
, Metalurg Pernik
, Spartak Pleven
and Lokomotiv Sofia
for a place in the final. However, they lost the final 1–0 to Litex Lovech
.
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Bulgaria Antoni Zdravkov
Plamen Petrov Daniel Hristov
Georgi Petrov Ivo Mihaylov
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|valign="top"| Ilian Stoyanov
Velko Hristev Petar Kolev
Boyko Velichkov
Mihail Mihaylov
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Kyrgyzstan Nematjan Zakirov
Macedonia Vančo Trajanov
Note: For a complete list of Litex Lovech players, see :Category:PFC Velbazhd Kyustendil players.
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 association football club based in Kyustendil
Kyustendil
Kyustendil is a town in the far west of Bulgaria, the capital of Kyustendil Province, with a population of 44 416 . Kyustendil is situated in the southern part of the Kyustendil Valley, 90 km southwest of Sofia...
. The club currently competes in the South-West V AFG
Bulgarian South-West V AFG
Bulgarian V AFG is the third division of the Bulgarian football. While first and second are professional, third division is on an amateur level...
, the third tier of the Bulgarian league.
The club was founded in 1919. Velbazhd have spent the majority of their playing history between the second and third tiers of the Bulgarian football league system. They first won promotion to the A PFG
Bulgarian A Professional Football Group
The Bulgarian A Professional Football Group commonly known as A PFG is the top division of the Bulgarian football league system. The league is sponsored by Victoria FATA Insurance and therefore is officially known as Victoria A Football Group since 2011...
in 1954, and have played a total of 7 seasons in the top flight, with a longest continuous spell of six seasons (1995–2001). This is seen as the club's most successful period. Velbazhd finished third in A PFG
Bulgarian A Professional Football Group
The Bulgarian A Professional Football Group commonly known as A PFG is the top division of the Bulgarian football league system. The league is sponsored by Victoria FATA Insurance and therefore is officially known as Victoria A Football Group since 2011...
in 1999, 2000 and 2001, competed in the Intertoto Cup
UEFA Intertoto Cup
The UEFA Intertoto Cup, also abbreviated as UI Cup and originally called the International Football Cup, was a summer football competition for European clubs that had not qualified for one of the two major UEFA competitions, the Champions League and the UEFA Cup. The competition was discontinued...
in the 2000–01 season, and reached 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....
final in 2001
2001 Bulgarian Cup Final
The 2001 Bulgarian Cup Final was played at the Lokomotiv Stadium in Sofia on May 24, 2001 and was contested between the sides of Litex Lovech and Velbazhd Kyustendil. The match was won by Litex Lovech, with Stefan Yurukov scoring the golden goal in the 91st minute.-Match details:...
.
History
Velbazhd was formed in 1919, though the club changed its name in the following year to Sport Club Motsion. In 1928 they changed their name to Sport Club Borislav. From 1940 to 1945 the club is called Pautalia. After the World War IIWorld War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
they changed their name to Cherveno zname. In 1956 the club was renamed to Levski. In 1970 the club returned to its original name Velbаzhd, but from 1990 to 1999 again called Levski.
In 1953 they were promoted to Bulgarian football's top division
Bulgarian A Professional Football Group
The Bulgarian A Professional Football Group commonly known as A PFG is the top division of the Bulgarian football league system. The league is sponsored by Victoria FATA Insurance and therefore is officially known as Victoria A Football Group since 2011...
for the first time in their history. The 1954 season saw Velbazhd make their first appearance in the top flight of Bulgarian football. This first season was less successful and they were relegated back to the B PFG
Bulgarian B Professional Football Group
The Bulgarian B Professional Football Group or simply B PFG is the second level of the Bulgarian football league system, below the A PFG and above the Bulgarian V AFG. The B PFG is formed by two groups, running in parallel , where in each group are participating 10 teams...
, finishing on 12th place.
In 1994–95 season Velbazhd won their second promotion to A PFG
Bulgarian A Professional Football Group
The Bulgarian A Professional Football Group commonly known as A PFG is the top division of the Bulgarian football league system. The league is sponsored by Victoria FATA Insurance and therefore is officially known as Victoria A Football Group since 2011...
. In 1998–99 season they finished 3rd, their highest ever league finish. In the following season Velbazhd also finished 3rd. The club's forward Mihail Mihaylov
Mihail Mihaylov
Mihail Mihaylov is a Bulgarian former football midfielder who played several seasons for PFC Velbazhd Kyustendil...
became A PFG
Bulgarian A Professional Football Group
The Bulgarian A Professional Football Group commonly known as A PFG is the top division of the Bulgarian football league system. The league is sponsored by Victoria FATA Insurance and therefore is officially known as Victoria A Football Group since 2011...
top scorer with 20 goals.
In 2001 Velbazhd reached 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....
Final for the first time, beating Marek Dupnitsa
PFC Marek Dupnitsa
PFC Marek Dupnitsa is a Bulgarian football club from the town of Dupnitsa. It was founded in 1947 after the unification of four other local clubs - Atletic, Slavia, ZHSK and Levski...
, Metalurg Pernik
F.C. Metalurg Pernik
F.C. Metalurg is a former football club from Pernik, Bulgaria. Between 1997 and 1999 the team counts two participations in the A PFG, the top division of Bulgarian football....
, Spartak Pleven
PFC Spartak Pleven
PFC Spartak Pleven is a Bulgarian football club from Pleven founded in 1919. The team's greatest achievements are the Bulgarian Cup final in 1957 and the third place in the Bulgarian Championship the following season. The team went bankrupt in January 2009 and officially ceased existence in June...
and Lokomotiv Sofia
PFC Lokomotiv Sofia
PFC Lokomotiv Sofia is a Bulgarian football club from the capital city of Sofia, which currently competes in Bulgaria's top football league, the A PFG. It was founded on September 2, 1929 by a group of railway workers under the name Railway Sports Club . The club's home ground is the Lokomotiv...
for a place in the final. However, they lost the final 1–0 to 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...
.
Current squad
As of September 20, 2011Notable former players
The following is a list of notable footballers who have played for Velbazhd, with over 60 appearances, over 30 goals or having received recognition by their country in the form of international caps while playing for the club.|-
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Bulgaria Antoni Zdravkov
Antoni Zdravkov
Antoni Zdravkov is a Bulgarian former professional footballer and is current assistant Manager of Levski Sofia. As a defender, he enjoyed spells at Levski Sofia, Lokomotiv Sofia, Yantra Gabrovo, Marítimo, Nacional, Benfica, Velbazhd Kyustendil and Septemvri Sofia. He was capped by Bulgaria 3 times...
Plamen Petrov Daniel Hristov
Daniel Hristov
Daniel Hristov is a Bulgarian retired football defender.-Club Playing Honours:Neftochimic Burgas* Bulgarian Cup: runner-up 2000-References:...
Georgi Petrov Ivo Mihaylov
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|valign="top"| Ilian Stoyanov
Ilian Stoyanov
Ilian Stoyanov is a Bulgarian football player, defender. In Bulgaria he is also known as Collovati, because of his haircut in the past. He recently plays for Fagiano Okayama of Japan's J...
Velko Hristev Petar Kolev
Petar Kolev
Petar Kolev is a Bulgarian retired football defender and currently assistant in Chernomorets Burgas.-External links:* at BulgarianPlayers.com* at PFL.bg...
Boyko Velichkov
Boyko Velichkov
Boyko Velichkov is a former Bulgarian footballer.-Career:He has played as a midfielder for Spartak Varna and began his career by PFC CSKA Sofia.-External links:* *...
Mihail Mihaylov
Mihail Mihaylov
Mihail Mihaylov is a Bulgarian former football midfielder who played several seasons for PFC Velbazhd Kyustendil...
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Kyrgyzstan Nematjan Zakirov
Nematjan Zakirov
Nematjan Zakirov is a former Kyrgyzstani international footballer.-References:...
Macedonia Vančo Trajanov
Vanco Trajanov
Vančo Trajanov or Vanco Trajanov is a Macedonian football player who currently plays for Minyor Pernik. Trajanov is a defensive midfielder who previously played for the Macedonia national football team.-Career:...
Note: For a complete list of Litex Lovech players, see :Category:PFC Velbazhd Kyustendil players.