Yordan Todorov (footballer, born July 1981)


Yordan Todorov is a Bulgarian footballer who currently plays for German club ESV Regensburg. Mainly a right midfielder, he can also operate as a right back.

Career

Youth career

Todorov was raised in Maritsa Plovdiv's youth teams. He stayed there for 7 years, before he left in 2000.

Chernomorets Burgas

Between 2000 and 2003 played for Chernomorets Burgas. He capped 56 times and scored 8 goals.

CSKA Sofia

Because of his good displays he caught the eye of CSKA scouts and signed for "The red" in the early 2003 for a fee of 150 000 €. With CSKA, Todorov became a champion in 2003, 2005 and 2008, and a national cup winner in 2004. Yordan also won the Bulgarian Supercup in 2006 and 2008. In July 2008 a media information appeared that Yordan is wanted by German side TSG 1899 Hoffenheim and Israel champions Beitar Jerusalem F.C. but the transfers collapsed in the last moment.
After a series of bad relationships with his coaches, Todorov left CSKA in 2010.

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

In the beginning of 2010, Todorov signed with Lokomotiv Plovdiv. He relaunched his career, scoring 5 goals in 13 matches and making 3 assists until the end of 2009/2010 season.

Steaua București

On 10 June 2010 signed a contract with Steaua București.
On 29 August 2010, he makes debut for Steaua's second team in Liga II against Otopeni.
On 30 August 2010, after only 2 months and a 20 days to Steaua, Romanian team announced release of Todorov, because Victor Piţurcă coach who take him to Steaua resigned on round 3 of new season and the new manager no longer need his services.

Playing style

Todorov plays as a right winger or a right fullback. Todorov plugs in successfully in the attack on the wingside. He is a fast and creative player with good leadership skills.

International career

Todorov has nine matches and two goals for Bulgaria national football team.

Awards

CSKA Sofia