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Overview
Strengths
- Disciplined
- Defensive stability
- Aerial presence (190 cm)
- Veteran leadership
Key traits
- Right-footed specialist
- Bulgaria international
- Imposing frame
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Lyuben Nikolov profile
- Position
- Defender
- Nationality
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Bulgaria
- Date of birth
- 08 Sep 1985 (40 years)
- Height
- 190 cm
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Short name
- L. Nikolov
Lyuben Nikolov recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
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About Lyuben Nikolov
Lyuben Nikolov is a 40-year-old Bulgaria professional footballer who plays as a defender.
Born on 08 September 1985 in Bulgaria, Lyuben Nikolov has been eligible for senior professional football since 2002. Lyuben Nikolov stands 190 cm tall, and is right-footed.
As more Bulgaria national team fixtures are played, Lyuben Nikolov's career stats, recent goals, 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: Indonesia 0-1 Bulgaria in the FIFA Series.
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Frequently asked questions about Lyuben Nikolov
What team does Lyuben Nikolov play for?
Lyuben Nikolov's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does Lyuben Nikolov play?
Lyuben Nikolov plays as a defender.
How old is Lyuben Nikolov?
Lyuben Nikolov was born on 08 September 1985, making them 40 years old.
What nationality is Lyuben Nikolov?
Lyuben Nikolov represents Bulgaria.
How tall is Lyuben Nikolov?
Lyuben Nikolov stands 190 cm tall.
Is Lyuben Nikolov left-footed or right-footed?
Lyuben Nikolov's preferred foot is right.
Does Lyuben Nikolov play for the national team?
Lyuben Nikolov is eligible for Bulgaria. Their next match is Bulgaria vs Luxembourg on Saturday 26 September 2026 UTC.
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National team
Players from Bulgaria
- Adrian Kraev Midfielder
- Ahmed Ademov Defender
- Ahmed Ahmedov Forward
- Ahmed Syunetchiev Midfielder
- Alber Silviev Midfielder
- Aleko Hristov Forward
- Aleks Hristov Terziiski Midfielder
- Aleks Milenov Petkov Defender
- Aleksandar Asparuhov Forward
- Aleksandar Bashliev Defender
Other defenders
- Adrian Ivanov Olegov Bulgaria
- Adrian Kirilov Yankov Bulgaria
- Adrian Kirilov Yankov Bulgaria
- Ahmed Ademov Bulgaria
- Aleks Asenov Bulgaria
- Aleks Milenov Petkov Bulgaria
- Aleksandar Aleksandrov Bulgaria
- Aleksandar Bashliev Bulgaria