Plamen Nikolov (; born 20 August 1961) is a Bulgarian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Born in Dryanovo, Nikolov started his career at local Lokomotiv Dryanovo. He played 251 games in the Bulgarian First League over 17 seasons, appearing in the competition for Lokomotiv Sofia, Levski Sofia and Septemvri Sofia.

Plamen Nikolov (footballer, born 1961)

Throughout his career, Nikolov earned six caps for the Bulgaria national team and was a member of the squad that reached the semi-finals of the 1994 World Cup. He replaced Borislav Mihaylov in the second half-time during the third place match against Sweden.

Plamen Nikolov (footballer, born 1961)

Honours

Lokomotiv Sofia

Bulgarian Cup: 1981–82

Levski Sofia

A Group: 1992–93, 1993–94, 1994–95

Bulgarian Cup: 1991–92, 1993–94

Bulgaria

FIFA World Cup: fourth place 1994

References

External links

Profile at LevskiSofia.info

1961 births

Living people

Bulgarian men's footballers

Bulgaria men's international footballers

Men's association football goalkeepers

1994 FIFA World Cup players

FC Lokomotiv 1929 Sofia players

PFC Levski Sofia players

PFC Septemvri Sofia players

First Professional Football League (Bulgaria) players

People from Dryanovo

Sportspeople from Gabrovo Province

Plamen Nikolov (footballer, born 1961)