Yordan Letchkov
Bulgarian footballer and 1994 World Cup star
Born
July 9th, 1967
58 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Bulgaria
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An accomplished footballer, played primarily as a midfielder. Achievements include participation in the 1994 FIFA World Cup, where the team reached the semifinals, a historical performance for Bulgaria. Played club football for teams including Sliven, CSKA Sofia, and Hamburg. Letchkov's standout moment in the World Cup came with a memorable goal against Germany, which contributed to Bulgaria's surprising success in the tournament. After retiring from professional play, transitioned into a career in coaching and sports administration.
Reached the semifinals of the 1994 World Cup
Scored a crucial goal against Germany in 1994
Played for Hamburg in the Bundesliga
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