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Bulgaria · 1990sHristo Stoichkov
Rating
93
Caps
84
Goals
38
Life
1966
Clubs
PFC CSKA Sofia, FC Barcelona, Chicago Fire
Honours
Ballon d'Or 1994 · European Golden Shoe 1990
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Editorial rank of 33 for Bulgaria
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The fiery left-footed genius led Bulgaria to the 1994 World Cup semi-finals and won the Ballon d'Or with his explosive talent at Barcelona. Career record: 84 caps and 38 goals for Bulgaria; club career at PFC CSKA Sofia, FC Barcelona, Chicago Fire; honours include Ballon d'Or 1994, European Golden Shoe 1990.