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33 / Bulgaria · 1990–1999

Zlatko Yankov

CB anchor
Caps · Bulgaria
79
Goals · Bulgaria
4
Life
1966
Clubs
PFC Neftochimic Burgas, PSFC Chernomorets Burgas, Beşiktaş J.K.
#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..

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q703696
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Career record

1984–1987PFC Neftochimic Burgas
1987–1990PSFC Chernomorets Burgas
1990–1995PFC Levski Sofia
1992–1992Real Valladolid
1993–1995PFC Levski Sofia
1995–1996KFC Uerdingen 05
1996–1998Beşiktaş J.K.
1998–1999Adanaspor
1999–2000FC Lokomotiv 1929 Sofia
1999–1999PFC Neftochimic Burgas
2000–2000Gençlerbirliği S.K.
2000–2001PSFC Chernomorets Burgas
Bulgaria79 caps, 4 goals

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One rank above: Ilian Kiriakov at #32.

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

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