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01 / Bulgaria · 1986–1999

Hristo Stoichkov

CAM Left-footed playmakercreator
Life
1966
Clubs
FC Yuri Gagarin, Hebros Harmanli, CSKA Sofia, Barcelona, Parma, Al-Nassr, Kashiwa Reysol, Chicago Fire, D.C. United
Honours
1× Ballon d'Or
#1
Editorial rank of 33 for Bulgaria
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Career record: club career at FC Yuri Gagarin, Hebros Harmanli, CSKA Sofia, Barcelona, Parma, Al-Nassr, Kashiwa Reysol, Chicago Fire, D.C. United; honours include 1× Ballon d'Or.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 5 October 2026
Preferred foot · checked 4 October 2026
Honours · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q187125
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Career record

1981–1982FC Yuri Gagarin
1982–1983Hebros Harmanli
1984–1990CSKA Sofia
1990–1995Barcelona
1995–1996Parma
1996–1998Barcelona
1997–1998CSKA Sofia
1998–1998Al-Nassr
1998–1999Kashiwa Reysol
2000–2002Chicago Fire
2003–2003D.C. United

Sources

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Around Stoichkov in the almanac

One rank below: Dimitar Berbatov at #2.

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

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