Andrey Zhelyazkov

Stalwart ST, also SS Right-footed finisher

Rating

Caps

Goals

Life

1952

Clubs

PFC Slavia Sofia, Feyenoord Rotterdam, RC Strasbourg Alsace

#28

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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Around Zhelyazkov in the almanac

One rank above: Valeri Bojinov at #27.

One rank below: Nikolay Iliev at #29.

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