Yanko Stoyanov
Bulgarian footballer (1913–1946)
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Yanko Stoyanov (Bulgarian: Янко Стоянов; 1913–1946) was a Bulgarian footballer who played as a midfielder.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1913 | ||
| Place of birth | Sofia, Bulgaria | ||
| Date of death | 1946 (aged 32–33) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Botev Sofia | |||
| 1935–1940 | Levski Sofia | ||
| International career | |||
| 1939–1940 | Bulgaria | 2 | (1) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
Stoyanov joined Levski Sofia from Botev Sofia in 1935.[1] He was the top scorer in the 1939–40 Bulgarian National Football Division with 14 goals.[2]
International career
On 22 October 1939, Stoyanov made his debut for Bulgaria, starting in a 2–1 loss against Germany, before being substituted at half-time. On 6 June 1940, on his second and final appearance for Bulgaria, Stoyanov scored the opening goal in a 4–1 loss against Slovakia.[3]
International goals
- Scores and results list Bulgaria's goal tally first.
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 June 1940 | Yunak Stadium, Sofia, Bulgaria |  Slovakia | 1–0 | 1–4 | Friendly |
