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Trifon Ivanov

(football - stopper/sweeper)

Trifon Ivanov was born in Gorna Lipnitza, located in the northeast Bulgarian district of Veliko Turnovo. He began his professional career with the local club Etar at the age of 18. In the very same team, he played alongside with Krasimir Balakov, Ilian Kiriakov and a few other talented soccer players. By his 24th birthday, Trifon gets drafted by elite Bulgarian club, CSKA Sofia. With CSKA, Ivanov wins the Bulgarian championship in 1989, 1990, and 1992. He also takes the Bulgarian Cup for 1989. Trifon earned even more attention with CSKA by playing in international soccer competition next to soccer players like Hristo Stoichkov, Emil Kostadinov, and Luboslav Penev.

Quick Facts:

City of birth	Veliko Tarnovo
Date of birth	1965
Height	1,80m
Weight	82kg
Starting Number	3
Position	Stopper/Sweeper
Power foot	Right
Career	Etur (Veliko Turnovo), CSKA (Sofia),Real Betis (Spain), Rapid (Viena)