Petar Zanev
Encyclopedia
Petar Zanev (born 18 October 1985) is a Bulgaria
n footballer
, currently playing for Litex Lovech
as a defender.
in local team Pirin
. In 2005 he signed with Litex Lovech
.
manager Hristo Stoichkov
unveiled Zanev as the club's first signing ahead of 2007-08 season. In the next day, Zanev signed for Spanish Segunda División
side on a season-long loan deal, who have an option to make the move permanent. On 26 August, he made his league debut in their 1–1 draw against Córdoba CF
, but spent most of his time with Celta on the bench, making only three appearances. Because of this, midway through the season his contract was terminated.
confirmed Zanev has joined on loan until the end of the season. He made his debut on 27 January in a 3–1 away win over SD Eibar
, coming on as a substitute for Jonathan Pereira
. Zanev appeared 14 times for Ferrol in the Segunda División
.
at the end of the 2007-08 season. On 18 May 2011, he scored his second league goal in his career in a 4–1 win over Montana
. Zanev's third official goal for Litex came on 19 July 2011, netting the first of a 3–0 home win over Mogren Budva
in the second qualifying round of the Champions League, this also being Zanev's first European goal.
called the left back to Bulgaria national football team
. Zanev made his official debut for Bulgaria
in a friendly match against Slovakia
on 15 November 2006. The result of the match was a 1:3 loss for 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...
, currently playing for 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...
as a defender.
Club career
Zanev started his career in home town BlagoevgradBlagoevgrad
Blagoevgrad is а city in southwestern Bulgaria, the administrative centre of Blagoevgrad Province, with a population of about 74,302 . It lies on the banks of the Blagoevgradska Bistritsa River....
in local team Pirin
FC Pirin Blagoevgrad
FC Pirin Blagoevgrad is a Bulgarian football club from the town of Blagoevgrad, which currently competes in the Bulgarian fourth division.The club was founded in 2008, after the union of the two clubs from Blagoevgrad - Pirin and PFC Pirin Blagoevgrad...
. In 2005 he signed 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...
.
Celta loan
Оn 17 June 2007, CeltaCelta de Vigo
Real Club Celta de Vigo , simply referred to as Celta Vigo, is a Spanish professional football club based in Vigo, Galicia, currently playing in the Segunda División. It was founded on March 28, 1923 following the merger of Real Vigo Sporting and Real Fortuna Foot-ball Club.Nicknamed Los Celestes ,...
manager Hristo Stoichkov
Hristo 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...
unveiled Zanev as the club's first signing ahead of 2007-08 season. In the next day, Zanev signed for Spanish Segunda División
Segunda División
The Segunda División is the lower tier of the two professional football leagues in Spain. From the season 2008-09 onwards, the name of the league is Liga Adelante.-History:...
side on a season-long loan deal, who have an option to make the move permanent. On 26 August, he made his league debut in their 1–1 draw against Córdoba CF
Córdoba CF
Córdoba Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Córdoba, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded in 1954, it plays in Segunda División, holding home matches at Estadio Nuevo Arcángel, with a capacity of 18,280 seats....
, but spent most of his time with Celta on the bench, making only three appearances. Because of this, midway through the season his contract was terminated.
Racing Ferrol loan
On 9 January 2008, Racing FerrolRacing de Ferrol
Racing Club de Ferrol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Ferrol in the province of A Coruña, in the autonomous community of Galicia.Founded in 1919, in currently plays in Tercera División, holding home games at Estadio de la Malata...
confirmed Zanev has joined on loan until the end of the season. He made his debut on 27 January in a 3–1 away win over SD Eibar
SD Eibar
Sociedad Deportiva Eibar, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team from Eibar, Gipuzkoa, in the autonomous community of Basque Country. Founded on 30 November 1940, it currently plays in Segunda División B....
, coming on as a substitute for Jonathan Pereira
Jonathan Pereira Rodríguez
Jonathan Pereira Rodríguez, sometimes just Jonathan , is a Spanish footballer who plays for Real Betis.A forward, his main asset is his incredible speed.-Football career:...
. Zanev appeared 14 times for Ferrol in the Segunda División
Segunda División
The Segunda División is the lower tier of the two professional football leagues in Spain. From the season 2008-09 onwards, the name of the league is Liga Adelante.-History:...
.
Return to Litex
Zanev returned to Litex LovechPFC 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...
at the end of the 2007-08 season. On 18 May 2011, he scored his second league goal in his career in a 4–1 win over Montana
PFC Montana
PFC Montana is a Bulgarian football club from the town of Montana, currently playing in the Bulgarian A Professional Football Group, the top division of Bulgarian football....
. Zanev's third official goal for Litex came on 19 July 2011, netting the first of a 3–0 home win over Mogren Budva
FK Mogren
FK Mogren is a football club based in Budva, Montenegro, currently competing in the Montenegrin First League.-History:The club was founded in 1920.The Mogren at its inception called Budva FK, and from 1991 was called FK Mogren....
in the second qualifying round of the Champions League, this also being Zanev's first European goal.
International career
In 2006 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...
called the left back to Bulgaria national football team
Bulgaria 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...
. Zanev made his official debut for Bulgaria
Bulgaria 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...
in a friendly match against Slovakia
Slovakia national football team
The Slovakia national football team represents Slovakia in association football and is controlled by the Slovak Football Association , the governing body for football in Slovakia. Slovakia's home stadium is Štadión Pasienky and their head coach is Vladimír Weiss...
on 15 November 2006. The result of the match was a 1:3 loss for Bulgaria.
Career statistics
As of 27 July 2011| Club | Season | League | Cup | Europe | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Pirin Blagoevgrad FC Pirin Blagoevgrad FC Pirin Blagoevgrad is a Bulgarian football club from the town of Blagoevgrad, which currently competes in the Bulgarian fourth division.The club was founded in 2008, after the union of the two clubs from Blagoevgrad - Pirin and PFC Pirin Blagoevgrad... |
2003–04 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 5 | 0 |
| 2004–05 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 8 | 0 | |
| Total | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | |
| 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... |
2004–05 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005–06 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 | |
| 2006–07 | 18 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 23 | 1 | |
| Total | 32 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 44 | 2 | |
| Celta Celta de Vigo Real Club Celta de Vigo , simply referred to as Celta Vigo, is a Spanish professional football club based in Vigo, Galicia, currently playing in the Segunda División. It was founded on March 28, 1923 following the merger of Real Vigo Sporting and Real Fortuna Foot-ball Club.Nicknamed Los Celestes ,... |
2007–08 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| Racing Ferrol Racing de Ferrol Racing Club de Ferrol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Ferrol in the province of A Coruña, in the autonomous community of Galicia.Founded in 1919, in currently plays in Tercera División, holding home games at Estadio de la Malata... |
2007–08 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 14 | 0 |
| Total | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | |
| 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... |
2008–09 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| 2009–10 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | |
| 2010–11 | 27 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 35 | 1 | |
| 2011–12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | |
| Total | 65 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 82 | 2 | |
Honours
Litex Lovech-
- Bulgarian A PFG: 2009-10, 2010-11
- 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....
: 2009 - 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