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22 / Bulgaria · 1987–1998

Luboslav Penev

ST finisherclutch
Caps · Bulgaria
62
Goals · Bulgaria
13
Life
1966
Clubs
PFC CSKA Sofia, Valencia CF, SD Compostela
#22
Editorial rank of 33 for Bulgaria
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A powerful and commanding striker, he led the line for Bulgaria with his aerial threat and predatory instincts, scoring consistently at the highest level. Career record: 62 caps and 13 goals for Bulgaria; club career at PFC CSKA Sofia, Valencia CF, SD Compostela.

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Career record

1984–1989PFC CSKA Sofia
1989–1995Valencia CF
1995–1996Atlético Madrid
1996–1998SD Compostela
1998–1999RC Celta de Vigo
2000–2001PFC CSKA Sofia
2002–2002PFC Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Bulgaria62 caps, 13 goals

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One rank above: Ivan Dimitrov at #21.

One rank below: Spas Dzhevizov at #23.

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

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