Nikolay Bodurov
Bulgarian footballer, defender
Born
May 30th, 1986
39 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Bulgaria
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A professional footballer specialized as a defender, played for clubs in Bulgaria, England, and abroad. Started his career at Slavia Sofia and later moved to play for Litex Lovech. Achieved recognition while competing in various European leagues and representing the Bulgarian national team. Participated in international competitions, showcasing talent on a larger stage.
Played for the Bulgarian national team
Competed in top leagues including English Championship
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