Asparuh "Paro" Donev Nikodimov (Bulgarian: Аспарух Донев Никодимов; born 21 August 1945) is a Bulgarian former football player and coach.
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Full name | Asparuh Donev Nikodimov | ||
Date of birth | (1945-08-21) 21 August 1945 (age 77) | ||
Place of birth | Bogyovtsi, Sofia Province, Bulgaria | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Youth career | |||
1961–1962 | Septemvri Sofia | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1962–1964 | Septemvri Sofia | ||
1964–1975 | CSKA Sofia | 296 | (58) |
1975–1978 | Sliven | ||
National team | |||
1966–1974 | Bulgaria | 25 | (6) |
Teams managed | |||
1979–1983 | CSKA Sofia | ||
– | Dunav Ruse | ||
1989–1990 | ES Sahel | ||
1991–1992 | CSKA Sofia | ||
1997–1999 | PFC Velbazhd Kyustendil | ||
2000 | Omonia | ||
2001 | CSKA Sofia | ||
2003–2004 | Beroe Stara Zagora | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Olympic medal record | ||
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Men's Football | ||
![]() | 1968 Mexico City | Team competition |
He represented Bulgaria[1] at the FIFA World Cups in 1970 and 1974.[2]
Nikodimov began playing football at the age of 16 in the youth team of Septemvri Sofia, where he played until he joined CSKA Sofia at the age of 19.[3]
In 1964 Nikodimov joined CSKA Sofia. During his time at CSKA, he won many honours, including six A PFG titles and five Bulgarian Cups. He played 296 league matches, scoring 58 goals for 11 seasons.[4]
Nikodimov ended his career in 1978, playing for Sliven.
Nikodimov began his managerial career with CSKA Sofia in 1979, guiding them to four consecutive league titles.
Nikodimov is married to Svetla and has two daughters who are volleyball players.[5]
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