Viktor Genev

Bulgarian footballer and national team player

Viktor Genev - Bulgarian footballer and national team player
Born

October 27th, 1988
37 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Bulgaria

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Professional footballer featured as a defender. Played for multiple clubs in Bulgaria, including CSKA Sofia. Represented Bulgaria at the international level. Competed in various European and international fixtures throughout career, contributing to the team's defensive strategies.

Played for CSKA Sofia

Capped by the Bulgarian national team

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