Nikolay Donev

Nikolay Lyubenov Donev (Bulgarian: Николай Донев; born 15 December 1957) is a Bulgarian football coach and former footballer.^[1]

Nikolay Donev

Personal information
Full name	Nikolay Lyubenov Donev
Date of birth	(1957-12-15) 15 December 1957 (age 67)
Place of birth	Bulgaria
Position(s)	Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1977–1987	Lokomotiv Sofia
1980–1981	→ Akademik (loan)	22	(0)
1987–1991	Etar
1992	Hebar	7	(0)
International career
1980–1989	Bulgaria	11	(0)
Managerial career
2010	Banants (goalkeeper coach)
2010–2012	Metalurh Donetsk (goalkeeper coach)
2012–2013	Banants (goalkeeper coach)
2013–2015	Ludogorets Razgrad (goalkeeper coach)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

Donev was regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in Bulgaria during the late 1970s, 1980s and early 1990s.^[2][3] He started his career with Lokomotiv Sofia, helping the club win the league.^[4] In 1987, Donev signed for Bulgarian side Etar, helping the club win their first league title and becoming captain of the team.^[5]

International career

Donev played for the Bulgaria national football team over a period of nine years.^[6][7]

Post-playing career

After retiring from professional football, Donev worked as a goalkeeper coach in Ukraine and Armenia.^[8]