Yordan Todorov (; born 27 July 1981, in Plovdiv) 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.

Yordan Todorov (footballer, born July 1981)

Chernomorets Burgas

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

Yordan Todorov (footballer, born July 1981)

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.

Yordan Todorov (footballer, born July 1981)

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

Champion of Bulgaria – 3 times – 2003, 2005, 2008

Bulgarian Supercup – 2 times – 2006, 2008

Bulgarian Cup – 1 time – 2006

References

External links

Yordan Todorov's profile - SteauaFC.com (Romanian)

1981 births

Living people

Bulgarian men's footballers

First Professional Football League (Bulgaria) players

FC Maritsa Plovdiv players

FC Chernomorets Burgas players

PFC CSKA Sofia players

PFC Lokomotiv Plovdiv players

FC Steaua București players

FCSB II players

FC Minyor Pernik players

FC Lokomotiv 1929 Sofia players

FC Montana players

Bulgaria men's international footballers

Men's association football defenders