Lyudmil Kirov (, born 16 February 1976) is a

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coach and a former player.

Career

Born in Ruse, Kirov began his career in the local Dunav. In June 1998 he went in PFC Velbazhd from town

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. For one season in Velbazhd Kirov played in only six caps. In next season he went in Cherno More. For the club from

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he played in 46 caps and scored seven goals. He then played for Beroe Stara Zagora and

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. In July 2008 he signed with

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References

1976 births Living people Bulgarian men's footballers PFC Cherno More Varna players FC Dobrudzha Dobrich players PFC Beroe Stara Zagora players FC Dunav Ruse players FC Rodopa Smolyan players FC Vereya players First Professional Football League (Bulgaria) players Men's association football midfielders Bulgarian football managers Footballers from Ruse, Bulgaria {{Bulgaria-footy-midfielder-stub