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Overview
Strengths
- Disciplined
- Defensive stability
Key traits
- Bulgaria international
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Lyubomir Karanikolov profile
- Position
- Defender
- Nationality
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Bulgaria
- Date of birth
- 21 May 1999 (26 years)
- Short name
- L. Karanikolov
Lyubomir Karanikolov 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 |
Bulgaria national team
About Lyubomir Karanikolov
Lyubomir Karanikolov is a 26-year-old Bulgaria professional footballer who plays as a defender.
Born on 21 May 1999 in Bulgaria, Lyubomir Karanikolov has been eligible for senior professional football since 2016.
As more Bulgaria national team fixtures are played, Lyubomir Karanikolov'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 Lyubomir Karanikolov
What team does Lyubomir Karanikolov play for?
Lyubomir Karanikolov's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does Lyubomir Karanikolov play?
Lyubomir Karanikolov plays as a defender.
How old is Lyubomir Karanikolov?
Lyubomir Karanikolov was born on 21 May 1999, making them 26 years old.
What nationality is Lyubomir Karanikolov?
Lyubomir Karanikolov represents Bulgaria.
Does Lyubomir Karanikolov play for the national team?
Lyubomir Karanikolov is eligible for Bulgaria. Their next match is Bulgaria vs Luxembourg on Saturday 26 September 2026 UTC.
Statistics
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