PFC Slavia Sofia
Squad
Zhivko Zhelev2011current
Georgi Petkov2012current
Yanis Karabelyov2013current- Jérémy Manzorro2014current
Mario Kirev2014current
Ivaylo Dimitrov2015current
Kaloyan Krastev2015current- Mario Kirev2015current
Georgi Yomov2016current
Serder Serderov2016current
Ludovic Soares2021current
Jon Bakero2023current- Sibiry Keita2023current
Viktor Genev2023current
Tsvetelin Chunchukov2024current
Andrea Hristovcurrent
Antonis Stergiakiscurrent- Atanas Aleksandrowcurrent
Blagoy Georgievcurrent
Erison da Silva Santoscurrent- Fernando Livramentocurrent
- Matheus Bissicurrent
- Milcho Goranovcurrent
- Yancho Dimitrovcurrent
- Yosif Yosifovcurrent
Krum Milev1935–1940- Dobromir Tashkov1953–1961
- Dimitar Largov1955–1967
- Dimitar Kostov1959–1962
- Petar Velichkov1960–1964
Aleksandar Shalamanov1962–1974- Ivan Davidov1962–1971
Simeon Simeonov1964–1973- Bozhidar Grigorov1967–1979
Mladen Vasilev1968–1969- Atanas Gerov1969–1971
- Georgi Hristakiev1969–1970
Nikola Kotkov1969–1969- Spiro Debarski1969–1970
- Todor Kolev1969–1971
Andrey Zhelyazkov1971–1981- Chavdar Tsvetkov1972–1981
Georgi Dermendzhiev1976–1980
Manol Manolov1980–1980
Antonio Ananiev1982–1990- Petar Aleksandrov1982–1989
- Andrey Zhelyazkov1984–1985
Tsvetan Yonchev1984–1986- Chavdar Tsvetkov1985–1986
- Aleksandar Markov1988–1991
- Anatoli Nankov1988–1990
- Andrey Zhelyazkov1988–1989
Velislav Vutsov1988–1990- Emil Kremenliev1989–1993
- Georgi Dimitrov1989–1990
- Ilia Dyakov1989–1992
Ivko Ganchev1989–1991
Nikolay Kostov1989–1989- Alexandar Bonchev1990–1991
Ilian Iliev1990–1991
Vladimir Ivanov1991–1996
Georgi Velinov1993–1994- Mihail Mihaylov1993–1994
- Antonio Ananiev1994–1994
Marian Hristov1994–1995- Marian Hristov1994–1995
- Alexandar Bonchev1995–1996
Nasko Sirakov1995–1998
Zdravko Zdravkov1995–1997- Georgi Bachev1996–1998
- Georgi Petkov1996–2001
Kiril Metkov1996–1996
Borislav Mihaylov1997–1998- Ilian Iliev1997–1997
Ivo Kirilov Trenchev1997–1999
Martin Kushev1997–1999
Stanimir Stoilov1997–1998
Vuk Rašović1997–1998- Blagoy Georgiev1999–2008
Zdravko Lazarov1999–2000
Dimitar Rangelov2000–2006- Georgi Bachev2000–2000
- Martin Kushev2000–2001
- Rade Todorović2000–2002
Yasen Petrov2000–2000
Asen Karaslavov2001–2007
Chavdar Yankov2001–2005
Georgi Georgiev2001–2001- Jane Nikolovski2001–2003
Yordan Petkov2001–2004- Asen Nikolov2002–2004
- Martin Kushev2002–2002
- Armen Ambartsumyan2003–2007
- Georgi Bachev2003–2004
- Moses Sakyi2003–2003
Slavko Matić2003–2004- Yanko Valkanov2003–2006
- Tanko Dyakov2005–2006
Todor Kolev2005–2007
Iliya Iliev2006–2008- Saša Simonović2006–2008
- Vladimir Ivanov2006–2009
- Yordan Petkov2006–2006
- Elton Aparecido de Souza2007–2008
- Mario Kirev2007–2009
Slavčo Georgievski2007–2007
Yordan Gospodinov2007–2010- Yordan Petkov2007–2010
- Zdravko Lazarov2007–2008
- Asen Nikolov2008–2010
Dimitar Petkov2008–2008
Galin Ivanov2008–2014
Milan Koprivarov2008–2010
Pavle Popara2008–2013
Radoslav Vasilev2008–2008- Slavčo Georgievski2008–2008
- Todor Kolev2008–2010
Victor Deniran2008–2011- Aleksandar Mladenov2009–2009
- Bratislav Ristić2009–2009
Eduardo Roberto dos Santos2009–2009
Jose Carlos Junior2009–2013
Mitja Mörec2009–2009
Radoslav Dimitrov2009–2014
Raïs M'Bolhi2009–2010- Robert Petrov2009–2010
- Steeve Joseph-Reinette2009–2010
Aleksandar Tomash2010–2010
Georgi Hristov2010–2012- Iliya Iliev2010–2011
- Radoslav Vasilev2010–2012
- Spas Georgiev2010–2013
Stefano Kunchev2010–2013- Viktor Genev2010–2013
Atanas Bornosuzov2011–2011
Daniel Zlatkov2011–2013
Elidiano Marques Lima2011–2011
Filip Filipov2011–2013- Martin Kushev2011–2011
- Atanas Chipilov2012–2012
- Chavdar Yankov2012–2014
Daisuke Matsui2012–2013
Georgi Pashov2012–2014- Hamed Koné2012–2013
- Hugo López Martínez2012–2012
Ivan Karadzhov2012–2012
Martin Toshev2012–2012- Martin Toshev2012–2013
Miklós Gaál2012–2012- Nikolay Chipev2012–2012
Taisuke Akiyoshi2012–2013- Zdravko Lazarov2012–2013
Albert Baning2013–2014
Atanas Kurdov2013–2014- Fernando Livramento2013–2013
Fernando Silva dos Santos2013–2015
Hristo Yanev2013–2013
Kostadin Velkov2013–2014- Milen Vasilev2013–2013
Miroslav Antonov2013–2013- Oleg Shalayev2013–2014
Stefan Velkov2013–2018- Todor Kolev2013–2013
Todor Yanchev2013–2013
Aleksandar Dyulgerov2014–2014- Carlos Fonseca2014–2016
Diego Ferraresso2014–2016
Dimitar Georgiev2014–2014- Dušan Savić2014–2014
- Fernander Kassaï2014–2015
Kire Ristevski2014–2014
Kostadin Dyakov2014–2015
Krum Stoyanov2014–2015
Michel Platini Mesquita2014–2014- Mitchell Burgzorg2014–2015
- Rangel Abushev2014–2014
Stanislav Genchev2014–2015
Villyan Bijev2014–2014
Angel Granchov2015–2015
Anton Karachanakov2015–2016- Daudet N'Dongala2015–2016
Martin Dechev2015–2015- Mathieu Manset2015–2015
Plamen Krachunov2015–2015- Aboud Omar2016–2018
- Georgi Pashov2016–2017
Valeri Domovchiyski2016–2016- Stefan Velev2017–2018
- Tsvetelin Chunchukov2017–2021
- Dimitar Velkovski2018–2020
Filip Krastev2018–2020
Milcho Angelov2018–2019- Stefan Aškovski2018–2019
- Filip Krastev2020–2020
- Jon Bakero2021–2022
Nader Ghandri2021–2021
Gjoko Zajkov2022–2022- Nikita Nikolayevich2022–2022
- Nathan Gassama2023–2023
Vladimir Medved2025–2025- Vladimir Medved2026–2026
PFC Slavia Sofia is the oldest sports club in Sofia, established in 1913.
The club competes in the First Professional Football League and plays at the Stadion Aleksandar Shalamanov, which has a capacity of 25,556.
Slavia Sofia's first match was played on August 11, 1913, where they won 1-0 against Savata.
Biography
Formation
PFC Slavia Sofia was established on April 10, 1913, by a group of young enthusiasts near a Russian Monument in Sofia, along with representatives from local clubs Botev and Razvitie. The founding meeting took place in a coffee house on Alabin Street, where Dimitar Blagoev – Palio was elected as the first president. The initial football team was formed shortly after, featuring players from both Botev and Razvitie, and the club adopted its iconic white shirts and black shorts as its first uniforms.
Early Success and Development
Slavia Sofia quickly made its mark in Bulgarian football, playing its first match on August 11, 1913, against Savata, which they won 1-0. The club's success grew after World War I, culminating in their first championship title in 1928. Over the years, Slavia secured a total of seven league titles, with victories in 1928, 1930, 1936, 1939, 1941, 1943, and 1995-96. The club also won its first Bulgarian Cup in 1952, further solidifying its status in Bulgarian football.
Honours and Legacy
Throughout its history, Slavia Sofia has achieved significant success, winning the Bulgarian Cup eight times and the Balkans Cup twice. The club reached the semi-finals of the Cup Winners' Cup in 1966-67, showcasing its competitive spirit on the European stage. Known as the "White pride," Slavia remains a prominent figure in Bulgarian football, with a rich history and a dedicated fan base, making it the oldest sports club in Sofia.
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Career & Clubs
On 10 April 1913, a group of young people living near a Russian Monument in Sofia and representatives of the local capital clubs Botev and Razvitie, in a coffee-house – Alabin str. in Sofia, decided to establish an incorporated sports club, the first organized sport club in Sofia. The new incorporated club was named Slavia. Dimitar Blagoev – Palio, a 21-year-old student, was elected as the first president of the club. As members of the first club administrative council were elected Emanuil Geshev, Ferdinand Mihaylov, Tsvyatko Velichkov, Georgi Grigorov and Todor Kalkandzhiev.
A few days later, was elected the first football team of the club – Stefan Lalov, Ilia Georgiev, Emanuil Geshev, Todor Kalkandzhiev, Stefan Chumpalov, Dimitar Blagoev – Palio (all of them from Botev) and Pavel Grozdanov, Ferdinand Mihaylov, Boris Sharankov, Asen Bramchev, Dimitar Cvetkov (all of them from Razvitie). The first sport dresses of the club were white shirts and black shorts. Since 1924, the team has played with white shirts and white shorts and up to present days it is popular as the "White pride". On 11 August 1913, Slavia played its first match, against local club Savata, and won 1–0. After World War I, Slavia began to become more successful. On 5 June 1928, the club won its first champion title, winning 4–0 in the final match against Vladislav Varna. Slavia won the title five more times until 1946, in 1930, 1936, 1938–39, 1941 and 1943. Slavia won its first Bulgarian Cup in 1952. By…
- League
- First Professional Football League
Legacy
National
First League: Winners (7): 1928, 1930, 1936, 1939, 1941, 1943, 1995–96 Bulgarian Cup: Winners (8): 1952, 1962–63, 1963–64, 1965–66, 1974–75, 1979–80, 1995–96, 2017–18
European
Balkans Cup Winners (2): 1986, 1987–88 Cup Winners Cup Semi-finals: 1966–67 UEFA Intertoto Cup First place in group four: 1977
Archive
Passport
Identifiers & aliases
Bulgarian association football club from the capital city of Sofia
PFC Slavia Sofia 1913 is a Bulgarian professional association football club based in Sofia, which currently competes in the top tier of the Bulgarian football league system, the First League. Slavia's home ground is the Stadion Aleksandar Shalamanov in Ovcha kupel with a capacity of 25,556. The team's colours are white and black. Established on 10 April 1913, Slavia is currently the oldest sports club in Sofia.
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