Yordan Yordanov (footballer, born 1951)


Yordan Dimitrov Yordanov, nicknamed "Pikata", is a Bulgarian former footballer and manager who played as a forward and made six appearances for the Bulgaria national team. Two times Bulgarian champion and three times Bulgarian Cup holder. In 1976, he scored two goals against FC Barcelona for the famous Levski's 5 – 4 win in Sofia.

Career

Yordanov made his international debut for Bulgaria on 21 December 1975 in a UEFA Euro 1976 qualifying match against Malta, in which he scored the second goal of the 2–0 away win. He went on to make six appearances, scoring four goals, before making his last appearance on 2 April 1980 in a friendly match against Hungary, which finished as a 4–3 win.

Career statistics

International

International goals

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
121 December 1975Empire Stadium, Gżira, Malta2–02–0UEFA Euro 1976 qualifying
214 April 1976Beroe Stadium, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria2–03–01976 Summer Olympics qualification
314 April 1976Beroe Stadium, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria3–03–01976 Summer Olympics qualification
417 August 1976Stadion Allmend, Lucerne, Switzerland2–22–2Friendly