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2006-08-28 01:55:04 · 6 answers · asked by ralijourdan 2 in Sports ➔ Football ➔ Other - Football
Hristo Stoichkov (at times written Stoitchkov) is the most successful Bulgarian soccer player of all time. He debuted in professional football with CSKA Sofia and was later spotted by European giant FC Barcelona. Stoitchkov earned global acclaim after winning the Spanish Primera Division four consecutive times and taking his club to Champions League glory in 1992. At World Cup 1994, Hristo Stoichkov was awarded the Golden boot as the top goal scorer of the tournament as he miraculously led his country to the semi-finals.
Apart from his numerous awards and trophies, Stoichkov gained much popularity because of his aggressive on-pitch temper. His relentless attitude was known to irritate his opposition and enthrall his fans who preserve his image close to their hearts.
As a player, Hristo Stoitchkov plays as a left attacker/winger. His specialties include free kicks, penalties and taking unpredictable shots on goal. Stoichkov is also known for his explosive acceleration and speed dribbling.
Name Hristo Stoichkov (or Hristo Stoitchkov)
Starting Number #8
Born 8 February 1966 in Plovdiv
Nationality Bulgarian
Height 176 cm / 5 feet 9 inches
Weight 82 kg / 181 pounds
Family Status Married to wife Mariana with two daughters:
Michaela (age 14) and Christina (11)
Foot Left
Teams Marica (Plovdiv)
Juri Gagarin (Plovdiv)
Hebros (Harmanli)
CSKA (Sofia)
Barcelona (Spain)
Parma (Italy)
Al Nasar (S.Arabia)
Kashiwa Reysol (Japan)
Chicago Fire (USA)
DC United (USA)
Nicknames Stoitchkov
Christo or Cristo
Itzo or Itso
The Mad Bulgarian
The Dagger
El Pistolero
Raging Bull
The Modern Left
Skills Free kick expert, explosive speed
2006-08-28 02:06:09 · answer #1 · answered by arman982 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Christina Stoichkov
2017-01-11 08:57:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Profile on Bulgarian soccer player Hristo Stoichkov (Stoitchkov) ... Champions League glory in 1992. At World Cup 1994, Hristo Stoichkov was awarded the Golden boot as the top goal score. from this source
expertfootball.com/players/stoichkov
2006-08-28 01:59:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is the most famous footballer from BULGARIA. in 1994, he steered his team to the 1994 FIFA World Cup semi-final, finished in 4th place.
he is the only Bulgarian to win the European Footballer of the Year in 1994 & currently he is the coach for BULGARIA national football team.
2006-08-28 02:08:07 · answer #4 · answered by foongwk140804 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Carter... Wasnt Hristo some soccer player?
2016-03-17 03:40:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
played for, barca and parma bulgarian was leading goalscorer on usa 94 world cup
is now head coach of bulgaria
2006-08-28 05:40:56 · answer #6 · answered by EL President 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What a talent!
2006-08-28 03:18:54 · answer #7 · answered by elgil 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋