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Hristo Stoichkov (1994)
Then
The greatest Bulgarian footballer ever, Hristo Stoichkov won the Ballon d’Or award when he was at the peak of his career at Barcelona. Most famous for his trophy-laden spells at CSKA Sofia and Barcelona, the Bulgarian legend provided some sheer moments of magic with his quick feet, supreme dribbling skills and excellent goals.
Although criticised by some critics for his work rate, no one can deny the immense talent Stoichkov possessed. After his successful spell at Barcelona, Stoichkov played in quite a few clubs like Al Nassr, Chicago Fire, DC United before calling time on his career.
Now
In 2004, Stoichkov took over as Bulgaria manager for 3 years before having a spell in Spain with Celta Vigo. After leaving Celta in 2007, Stoichkov surprisingly managed South African club Mamelodi Sundowns and Bulgarian club Litex Lovech.
In June 2013, Stoichkov was named manager of his beloved CSKA Sofia, but he quit after just one month because of financial instability. Currently, Stoichkov works as a pundit and is known for his outspoken views on Barcelona and their rivals.
