Zlatko Yankov

Stalwart CB, also CDM Right-footed anchor

Rating

Caps

Goals

Life

1966

Clubs

PFC Neftochimic Burgas, PSFC Chernomorets Burgas, Beşiktaş J.K. (Football)

#33

Editorial rank of 33 for Bulgaria

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A combative and physical defender, he added bite and tenacity to Bulgaria's midfield and defence, playing a crucial role in their 1994 World Cup success. Career record: 79 caps and 4 goals for Bulgaria; club career at PFC Neftochimic Burgas, PSFC Chernomorets Burgas, Beşiktaş J.K. (Football).

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Around Yankov in the almanac

One rank above: Ilian Kiriakov at #32.

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