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Borislav Biserov Mihaylov (Bulgarian: Борислав Биcepoв Михайлов; born 12 February 1963[1]) is a Bulgarian former professional footballer, who played as a goalkeeper, and President of the Bulgarian Football Union (2005 – 2019; 2021 – present).[2] He is also a former member of the executive committee of UEFA.

Borislav Mihaylov

Borislav Mikhailov in 2014
Personal information
Full name	Borislav Biserov Mihaylov
Date of birth	(1963-02-12) 12 February 1963 (age 59)
Place of birth	Sofia, Bulgaria
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Position(s)	Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1981–1989	Levski Sofia	180	(0)
1989–1991	Belenenses	29	(0)
1992–1994	Mulhouse	65	(0)
1994–1995	Botev Plovdiv	20	(0)
1995–1997	Reading	24	(0)
1997–1998	Slavia Sofia	14	(0)
1998	FC Zürich	1	(0)
Total		333	(0)
National team
1983–1998	Bulgaria	102	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Mihaylov was captain of the Bulgaria national team during their major fourth-place run at the 1994 FIFA World Cup (during the shoot-out against Mexico at the 1/8-final stage he saved two penalties), as well as during their participation in UEFA Euro 1996. He also played at the 1986 FIFA World Cup and 1998 FIFA World Cup and is currently the second most-capped player of the Bulgaria national football team with 102 appearances, and the footballer with the most matches played (60) as captain.

Club career

In 1995, Mihaylov joined English First Division team Reading for a then club record of £800,000, replacing the departed club favourite Shaka Hislop. However his time at the club was marked by a series of injuries, and his club career in England never took off.

Administrative roles

After retiring from active sports he started a career in football administration. He was vice-president of the Bulgarian Football Union from 2001 until 2005, when he replaced Ivan Slavkov as president.

On 22 March 2011, he was elected to the executive committee of UEFA.^{[citation needed]}

On 15 October 2019, Mikhailov resigned as President of BFU after being asked to step down for ignoring racist behavior during games.[3]

Personal life

In 1998, he married Maria Petrova, a former prominent rhythmic gymnast. Borislav is the son of former goalkeeper Biser Mihaylov and the father of, also goalkeeper, Nikolay Mihaylov, who is currently playing for Levski Sofia, while his younger daughter Elinor is a tennis player.

Honours

Levski Sofia

• Bulgarian Champion: 1984, 1985, 1988
• Bulgarian Cup winner: 1982, 1984, 1986
• Cup of the Soviet Army: 1984, 1987, 1988
• Bulgarian Footballer of the Year: 1986

See also

• List of men's footballers with 100 or more international caps

References

На других языках

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- [en] Borislav Mikhailov

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[es] Borislav Mijailov

Borislav Biserov Mijailov (o Mihaylov) (en búlgaro, Борислав Биcepoв Михайлов, n. 12 de febrero de 1963, Sofía) es un exfutbolista búlgaro que jugó en la posición de portero. Fue capitán de Bulgaria durante su recorrido sorprendente en el cuarto lugar en la Copa Mundial de Fútbol de 1994, así como su participación en la Eurocopa 1996. También jugó en la Copa Mundial de Fútbol de 1986 y es actualmente el líder de las participaciones de todos los tiempos para el equipo nacional de Bulgaria con 102 partidos jugados (60 como capitán). Jugó en equipos como el Belenenses, en Portugal, y Mulhouse, en Francia.

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[fr] Borislav Mikhailov

Borislav Mikhailov, né le 12 février 1963 à Sofia, est un footballeur bulgare, gardien de but. C'est le père du gardien de but du FC Twente (prêté par Liverpool FC) Nikolay Mikhailov.

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[it] Borislav Mihajlov

Borislav Biserov Mihajlov (in bulgaro: Борислав Бисеров Михайлов, pronuncia - Borisslaf Bisserof Mikhailof?; Sofia, 12 febbraio 1963) è un dirigente sportivo ed ex calciatore bulgaro, di ruolo portiere, presidente della Federazione calcistica della Bulgaria.

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[ru] Михайлов, Борислав

Борисла́в Би́серов Миха́йлов (болг. Борислав Бисеров Михайлов; 12 февраля 1963, София) — болгарский футболист, вратарь. Рекордсмен сборной страны по количеству выступлений, полуфиналист чемпионата мира 1994 года. В настоящее время возглавляет Болгарский футбольный союз.

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