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Andrey Zhelyazkov
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Bulgaria

Andrey Zhelyazkov

Stalwart ST, also SS Right-footed finisher
Rating
80
Caps
54
Goals
14
Life
1952
Clubs
PFC Slavia Sofia, Feyenoord Rotterdam, RC Strasbourg Alsace
#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 PFC Slavia Sofia, Feyenoord Rotterdam, RC Strasbourg Alsace.

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Career record

1960–1971PFC Minyor Radnevo
1971–1981PFC Slavia Sofia
1981–1984Feyenoord Rotterdam
1984–1985PFC Slavia Sofia
1985–1986RC Strasbourg Alsace
1986–1988K. Beerschot V.A.C.
1988–1989PFC Slavia 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.