Ivan Georgiev Stoyanov was a Bulgarian footballer who played as a midfielder for Bulgaria in the 1974 FIFA World Cup. He also played for Spartak Sofia and Levski Sofia.
The Bulgaria national football team represents Bulgaria in men's international football, and is administered by the Bulgarian Football Union, a member association of UEFA.
Bulgaria vs. Sweden (0-0) at the 1974 FIFA World Cup
Georgi Asparuhov was considered Bulgaria's first playing legend, leading Bulgaria to four straight World Cups, the 1968 Euro Cup quarter-final (qualifier) and the 1968 Olympic tournament final
Bulgarian players celebrate victory over world champions Germany in the quarter-finals of the 1994 World Cup at Giants Stadium.
Hristo Stoichkov won the Ballon d'Or, World and European Golden Boots in 1994. He led Bulgaria to the semi-finals of the 1994 World Cup, along with leading Barcelona to their first ever UEFA Champions League title in 1992.