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Andrey Zhelyazkov
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29 / Bulgaria · 1974–1986

Andrey Zhelyazkov

ST finisher
Caps · Bulgaria
54
Goals · Bulgaria
14
Life
1952
Clubs
Minyor Radnevo, Slavia Sofia, Feyenoord, RC Strasbourg, Beerschot
#29
Editorial rank of 33 for Bulgaria
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A true Dynamo Sofia legend, Zhelyazkov was an elegant and prolific goalscorer who dominated the Bulgarian league throughout the 1970s and early 80s. Career record: 54 caps and 14 goals for Bulgaria; club career at Minyor Radnevo, Slavia Sofia, Feyenoord, RC Strasbourg, Beerschot.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 5 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q1966747
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Career record

1969–1971Minyor Radnevo
1971–1981Slavia Sofia
1981–1984Feyenoord
1984–1985Slavia Sofia
1985–1986RC Strasbourg
1986–1987Beerschot
1988–1989Slavia Sofia
Bulgaria54 caps, 14 goals

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Around Zhelyazkov in the almanac

One rank above: Valeri Bojinov at #28.

One rank below: Nikolay Iliev at #30.

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

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