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Strengths
- Disciplined
- Last line of defence
- Veteran leadership
Key traits
- Bulgaria international
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Iliya Nikolov profile
- Current team
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Maritsa 1921 Plovdiv
- Position
- Goalkeeper
- Nationality
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Bulgaria
- Date of birth
- 14 Jul 1986 (39 years)
- Height
- 184 cm
- Weight
- 81 kg
- Short name
- I. Nikolov
Iliya Nikolov recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
Rakovski 2011 vs Maritsa 1921 Plovdiv
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International Club Friendly | 24 Jan 2026 | 1 – 1 |
Botev Plovdiv vs Maritsa 1921 Plovdiv
|
International Club Friendly | 15 Jan 2026 | 2 – 0 |
|
Maritsa 1921 Plovdiv vs Levski Sofia Reserves
|
International Club Friendly | 26 Jul 2025 | 3 – 1 |
FC Hebar Pazardzhik vs Maritsa 1921 Plovdiv
|
International Club Friendly | 19 Jul 2025 | 0 – 0 |
|
Botev Plovdiv vs Maritsa 1921 Plovdiv
|
International Club Friendly | 09 Jul 2025 | 1 – 1 |
Indonesia vs Bulgaria
|
FIFA Series | 30 Mar 2026 | 0 – 1 |
Solomon Islands vs Bulgaria
|
FIFA Series | 27 Mar 2026 | 2 – 10 |
Bulgaria vs Georgia
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 18 Nov 2025 | 2 – 1 |
Turkiye vs Bulgaria
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 15 Nov 2025 | 2 – 0 |
Spain vs Bulgaria
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 14 Oct 2025 | 4 – 0 |
|
Bulgaria vs Luxembourg
|
UEFA Nations League | 26 Sep 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Bulgaria vs Estonia
|
UEFA Nations League | 29 Sep 2026 | Upcoming |
Iceland vs Bulgaria
|
UEFA Nations League | 03 Oct 2026 | Upcoming |
Luxembourg vs Bulgaria
|
UEFA Nations League | 06 Oct 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Bulgaria vs Iceland
|
UEFA Nations League | 13 Nov 2026 | Upcoming |
Maritsa 1921 Plovdiv recent results
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About Iliya Nikolov
Iliya Nikolov is a 39-year-old Bulgaria professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Maritsa 1921 Plovdiv in Bulgaria.
Born on 14 July 1986 in Bulgaria, Iliya Nikolov has been eligible for senior professional football since 2003. Iliya Nikolov stands 184 cm tall and weighs 81 kg.
As more Maritsa 1921 Plovdiv fixtures are played, Iliya Nikolov's career totals, per-match breakdowns, season-by-season table, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Bulgaria vs Luxembourg in the UEFA Nations League on Saturday 26 September 2026 at 16:00 UTC. Most recent fixture: Rakovski 2011 1-1 Maritsa 1921 Plovdiv in the International Club Friendly.
Bookmark this Iliya Nikolov hub on SportScore for live match updates, fresh goal totals, attribute radar changes, and every upcoming fixture — everything updates automatically as new data lands in our live feed.
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Frequently asked questions about Iliya Nikolov
What team does Iliya Nikolov play for?
Iliya Nikolov currently plays for Maritsa 1921 Plovdiv in Bulgaria.
What position does Iliya Nikolov play?
Iliya Nikolov plays as a goalkeeper.
How old is Iliya Nikolov?
Iliya Nikolov was born on 14 July 1986, making them 39 years old.
What nationality is Iliya Nikolov?
Iliya Nikolov represents Bulgaria.
How tall is Iliya Nikolov?
Iliya Nikolov stands 184 cm tall and weighs 81 kg.
Does Iliya Nikolov play for the national team?
Iliya Nikolov is eligible for Bulgaria. Their next match is Bulgaria vs Luxembourg on Saturday 26 September 2026 UTC.
Statistics
Teammates
- Aleksandr Pramatarov Midfielder
- Atanas Tasholov Defender
- Aykut Yanakov Forward
- Blagovest Danchev Midfielder
- Boris tyutyukov Forward
- Daniel Belomachev
- Daniel Spasov Midfielder
- Dimitar Proychev Midfielder
- Douglas Ivanof Midfielder
- Filip Kolev Forward
- Georgi Mihaylov
- Georgi Valkov
- Hristian Dimitrov Midfielder
- Ilian Yordanov Midfielder
- Ivan Krastev Midfielder
- Krasimir Lyutov Midfielder
- Martin Gaziev Midfielder
- Martin Lazov Defender
- Nasko Hristev Midfielder
- Olcay Aliev Forward
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