Name: Nikolai Stefanov Iliev
Country:
BulgariaClub: PFC Levski Sofia - Bologna FC 1909
Position: *SWP, CB
Side: RF/BS
Age: 22-26 years (31/03/1964)
Height: 190 cm
Weight: 84 kg
Attack: 68
Defence: 85
Balance: 88
Stamina: 80
Top Speed: 75
Acceleration: 71
Response: 83
Agility: 72
Dribble Accuracy: 76
Dribble Speed: 71
Short Pass Accuracy: 77
Short Pass Speed: 75
Long Pass Accuracy: 79
Long Pass Speed: 81
Shot Accuracy: 71
Shot Power: 85
Shot Technique: 75
Free Kick Accuracy: 75
Curling: 68
Header: 86
Jump: 81
Technique: 79
Aggression: 68
Mentality: 78
Keeper Skills: 50
Team Work: 82
Injury Tolerance: C
Condition: 6
Weak Foot Accuracy: 6
Weak Foot Frequency: 5
Consistency: 5
Growth Type: Early Peak
CARDS:
P10: Long Ranger
S10: DF Leader
SPECIAL ABILITIES: Middle Shooting - D Line Control
Attack / Defence Awareness Card: Balanced
INFO
Nikolay Stefanov Iliev (born 31 March 1964) is a Bulgarian former professional footballer who played as a defender. Iliev was the most intelligent and elegant Bulgarian defender but injuries destroyed his career. A modern defender with an intelligent and authoritative game, played well with his head and often scored goals even with spectacular overhead kicks and volleys. He scored from open play as well, not just from set pieces. His shot was powerful and often tried to shoot from free kicks and long distance. An injury prematurely ended his career. Born on October 31, 1964 in Sofia. Footballer № 1 in Bulgaria for 1987. He graduated from the prestigious coaching school in Coverciano (Italy). He played as a defender in Levski, Bologna (Italy), Hertha Berlin (Berlin, Germany), Rennes (France). The first Bulgarian footballer in the Italian Calcio. Champion of Bulgaria in 1984, 1985, 1988 and 1993. Winner of the national cup in 1984 and 1986. In total Iliev collected 196 matches and 25 goals in "A" group. For Levski played 40 matches and has scored 7 goals in the Cup and 19 matches with 2 goals in European tournaments (6 games and 2 goals in European Cup, 9 games for the SSC and 4 games for the UEFA Cup). For the national team played 53 matches and has scored 5 goals. The defender scored a goal in ten games for Hertha, ending with Hertha third. Iliew began his career in 1983 at Levski Sofia. After six years he moved to FC Bologna 1986, before he came in 1991 to Hertha BSC. After his return to Levski Sofia, he played a season for the club from the Bulgarian capital. The last stop of his playing days was Stade Rennes, where he finished his career after the 1994-95 season.