Aleksandar Shalamanov

Stalwart LB, also LM, CB Right-footed dribbler

Rating

Caps

Goals

Life

1941–2021

Clubs

PFC CSKA Sofia, PFC Slavia Sofia

#23

Editorial rank of 33 for Bulgaria

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A versatile defender of the 1960s, he offered both defensive strength and attacking impetus from the left-back position for the Bulgarian national team. Career record: 42 caps and 1 goals for Bulgaria; club career at PFC CSKA Sofia, PFC Slavia Sofia.

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Around Shalamanov in the almanac

One rank above: Spas Dzhevizov at #22.

One rank below: Dimitar Penev at #24.

Bulgaria's editorial top five: Hristo Stoichkov · Dimitar Berbatov · Georgi Asparuhov · Hristo Bonev · Krasimir Balakov.