Tenyo Minchev
Bulgarian footballer
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Tenyo Tenev Minchev (Bulgarian: Теньо Тенев Минчев; born 3 March 1954) is a Bulgarian former footballer who played as a midfielder.
Full name
Tenyo Tenev Minchev
Date of birth
3 March 1954
Place of birth
Lyubenovo, Bulgaria
Position
Defensive midfielder
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Tenyo Tenev Minchev | ||
| Date of birth | 3 March 1954 | ||
| Place of birth | Lyubenovo, Bulgaria | ||
| Position | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1970–1972 | Energetik Galabovo | ||
| 1973–1984 | Beroe Stara Zagora | 254 | (15) |
| 1985 | Lokomotiv Stara Zagora | ||
| 1985–1987 | Beroe Stara Zagora | 54 | (8) |
| 1987–1988 | Lokomotiv Stara Zagora | ||
| 1989 | Krylia Sovetov | 28 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 1978–1980 | Bulgaria | 4 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
Tenyo Minchev started his career in Energetik Galabovo before moving to Beroe Stara Zagora in 1973. He became one of the key players and was team captain for 12 years.[1] With Minchev's help, Beroe became champions in 1985–86 season.[2]
After a short stint in Lokomotiv Stara Zagora, Tenyo Minchev moved to Soviet side Krylia Sovetov Kuybyshev.[1] He became the first foreign player in Soviet football.[3] After playing 28 matches for Krylia Sovetov, Minchev ended his career.
Minchev played 4 official and 3 unofficial matches for Bulgaria.[4]
Honours
- Bulgarian A PFG winner: 1985-86
- Balkans Cup winner: 1983, 1984
