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Georgi Sokolov

Bulgarian footballer (1942-2002) · Bulgaria · On the map · Footballers · Died at 60

Georgi Apostolov Sokolov was a Bulgarian international footballer. A forward with remarkable ball control, imagination, dribbling skills and feints, Sokolov is regarded as one of the most talented Bulgarian footballers of all time. His father was the great Bulgarian goalkeeper Apostol Sokolov.

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A typical day, 30 days to 22 June 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.

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ClubYearsMatchesGoals
FC Dunav Ruse196970
Bulgaria1959-1967145
PFC Levski Sofia1958-196918658
FC Spartak Plovdiv195710

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Apostol was known as the first one to leave the goal line like modern keepers; he was also an inspiration for Lev Yashin.

Country
Bulgaria
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1942 to 2002 · aged 60