How many caps did Ayan Sadakov win for Bulgaria?

Ayan Sadakov won 80 caps for Bulgaria, scoring 9 goals.

Which clubs did Ayan Sadakov play for?

PFC Lokomotiv Plovdiv (1978–1989), C.F. Os Belenenses (1989–1991), PFC Lokomotiv Plovdiv (1992–1993), Botev Plovdiv (1994–1996).

Where does Ayan Sadakov rank among Bulgaria's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Ayan Sadakov #15 of Bulgaria's 33 greatest players of all time.

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15 / Bulgaria · 1981–1991

Ayan Sadakov

CDM anchor

Caps · Bulgaria

Goals · Bulgaria

Life

1961–2017

Clubs

PFC Lokomotiv Plovdiv, C.F. Os Belenenses, Botev Plovdiv

#15

Editorial rank of 33 for Bulgaria

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A commanding presence in midfield, known for his robust tackling and shielding the defence with Bulgarian grit. Career record: 80 caps and 9 goals for Bulgaria; club career at PFC Lokomotiv Plovdiv, C.F. Os Belenenses, Botev Plovdiv.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q1986376

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Career record

1978–1989	PFC Lokomotiv Plovdiv
1989–1991	C.F. Os Belenenses
1992–1993	PFC Lokomotiv Plovdiv
1994–1996	Botev Plovdiv
Bulgaria	80 caps, 9 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Bulgaria checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Bulgaria checked 4 October 2026

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Around Sadakov in the almanac

One rank above: Daniel Borimirov at #14.

One rank below: Borislav Mihaylov at #16.

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

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