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Ayan Sadakov

Stalwart CDM, also CM, CB Right-footed anchor
Rating
82
Caps
80
Goals
9
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.

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Career record

1978–1989PFC Lokomotiv Plovdiv
1989–1991C.F. Os Belenenses
1992–1993PFC Lokomotiv Plovdiv
1994–1996Botev Plovdiv
Bulgaria80 caps, 9 goals

The world's great CDMs

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.