PFC Levski Sofia
Squad
Mehdi Bourabia2016current
Marko Grujić2026current
José Córdobacurrent- Stefan Abadzhiev1953–1968
Georgi Asparuhov1959–1961- Georgi Asparuhov1959–1971
Ivan Vutsov1960–1969- Georgi Asparuhov1963–1971
Kiril Ivkov1967–1978- Kiril Ivkov1967–1978
Dobromir Zhechev1968–1975
Nikola Kotkov1969–1971
Nikolay Iliev1974–1977
Borislav Mihaylov1979–1989
Nasko Sirakov1979–1980- Nasko Sirakov1979–1980
- Borislav Mihaylov1981–1989
- Nasko Sirakov1982–1988
- Nikolay Iliev1982–1989
- Nikolay Iliev1982–1989
Zdravko Zdravkov1988–1993- Zdravko Zdravkov1988–1995
Daniel Borimirov1990–1995- Daniel Borimirov1990–1995
Zlatko Yankov1990–1992- Zlatko Yankov1990–1995
- Nasko Sirakov1991–1992
- Nikolay Iliev1992–1993
- Nasko Sirakov1993–1994
- Zlatko Yankov1993–1995
- Zdravko Zdravkov1994–1995
Dimitar Ivankov1996–2005- Dimitar Ivankov1996–2005
Zdravko Lazarov1998–1999- Zdravko Lazarov1998–2000
Neško Milovanović1999–2001
Ilian Stoyanov2000–2005- Ilian Stoyanov2000–2005
- Neško Milovanović2000–2001
Vladislav Radimov2000–2001- Vladislav Radimov2001–2001
- Garba Lawal2002–2003
- Garba Lawal2002–2003
- Justice Christopher2002–2004
- Justice Christopher2002–2003
- Daniel Borimirov2004–2008
Nikolay Mihaylov2004–2007- Nikolay Mihaylov2004–2007
Joãozinho2007–2011
Garra Dembélé2010–2011- Garra Dembélé2010–2011
Garry Mendes Rodrigues2012–2014- Garry Mendes Rodrigues2013–2013
- Garry Mendes Rodrigues2013–2014
Ramon Lopes2013–2013- Ramon Lopes2013–2014
Valeri Bojinov2013–2015
Liban Abdi2014–2015
Rafael Bastos2014–2014- Valeri Bojinov2014–2014
- Liban Abdi2015–2015
- Mehdi Bourabia2015–2017
Gabriel Obertan2017–2019
Hólmar Örn Eyjólfsson2017–2020
Jordi Gómez2017–2018
Georgi Milanov2021–2023
Gjoko Zajkov2021–2022
PFC Levski Sofia is a professional football club based in Sofia, Bulgaria, known for its rich history and competitive spirit.
Founded on May 24, 1914, the club was established by high school students and named after the national hero Vasil Levski.
Levski Sofia became the first semi-professional football club in Bulgaria in 1929, following a player boycott for better financial conditions.
Biography
Formation
PFC Levski Sofia, officially known as Profesionalen futbolen klub Levski, is a prominent Bulgarian professional football club based in Sofia. The club was founded on May 24, 1914, by a group of high school students who sought to honor the legacy of Vasil Levski, a revered Bulgarian revolutionary and national hero. Initially, the club was registered under the name Sports Club Levski, and it played its first official match shortly after its formation, although it faced a defeat against FK 13 Sofia.
Early Years and Development
In the years following its establishment, football was not widely popular in Bulgaria, leading to a lack of records about the club's activities until the early 1920s. The formation of the Sofia Sports League in 1921 marked a turning point, as it brought organized football competitions to the city. Levski Sofia quickly made its mark, winning its first match in the league during the 1921-22 season and securing its first league title in 1923. The club continued to thrive, winning multiple national championships in the following decades, including titles in 1933, 1937, and 1942, solidifying its status as one of Bulgaria's most beloved football clubs.
Legacy and Influence
Levski Sofia is not only known for its competitive spirit but also for being the first semi-professional football club in Bulgaria, a status it achieved in 1929. The club's rich history and numerous accolades have made it a cornerstone of Bulgarian football culture, and it remains a symbol of national pride. With a legacy that spans over a century, PFC Levski Sofia continues to be a significant force in Bulgarian football, competing in the First Professional Football League and inspiring future generations of players and fans alike.
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Career & Clubs
1914–1969: Sports Club Levski
Sports Club Levski was founded in 1911 by a group of students from the Second Male High School in Sofia. The club's name was chosen in honour of the Bulgarian revolutionary Vasil Levski, and the club was officially registered on 24 May 1914. In 1914, Levski lost its first official match against FK 13 Sofia with the score of 2–0. Between 1914 and 1920, football wasn't a popular sport in Bulgaria, and no additional information about the club exists. In the summer of 1921, the Sofia Sports League was established, which united ten clubs from Sofia and marked the beginning of organized football competitions in the city. Levski won the first match in the championship in the 1921–22 season, held on 18 September 1921, against Atletik Sofia with the score of 3–1. The team finished first in the league in 1923 after a 3–2 win over bitter rivals Slavia Sofia, and successfully defended the title in the following two seasons, in 1924 and 1925. The first National Championship was held in 1924 with Levski representing Sofia. The team went on to win the title in 1933, 1937 and 1942, and established itself as the most popular football club in Bulgaria. In 1929, Levski became the first semi-professional football club in Bulgaria, after twelve players staged a boycott of the team in demand of financial remuneration and insurance benefits. The same year Levski met its first international opponents, losing to Gallipoli Istanbul 1–0 and winning against Kuban…
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Identifiers & aliases
Bulgarian professional association football club based in Sofia, Bulgaria
Profesionalen futbolen klub Levski, commonly known as Levski Sofia or simply Levski, is a Bulgarian professional association football club based in Sofia, which competes in the First League, the top division of the Bulgarian football league system. The club was founded on 24 May 1914 by a group of high school students, and is named after Vasil Levski, a Bulgarian revolutionary renowned as the national hero of the country.
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