Iliya Milanov Explained

Iliya Milanov
Fullname:Iliya Ventsislavov Milanov
Birth Date:1992 2, df=yes
Birth Place:Levski, Bulgaria
Height:[1]
Position:Centre-back / Right-back
Currentclub:Septemvri Sofia
Youthyears1:2005–2009
Youthclubs1:Litex Lovech
Years1:2009–2015
Clubs1:Litex Lovech
Caps1:94
Goals1:3
Years2:2015
Caps2:5
Goals2:0
Years3:2016
Clubs3:Beroe
Caps3:17
Goals3:0
Years4:2017
Caps4:9
Goals4:1
Years5:2017
Caps5:7
Goals5:0
Years6:2018–2022
Clubs6:Botev Vratsa
Caps6:101
Goals6:4
Years7:2022
Caps7:6
Goals7:0
Years8:2023
Clubs8:Dunav Ruse
Caps8:27
Goals8:0
Years9:2024
Clubs9:Rilski Sportist
Caps9:13
Goals9:0
Years10:2024–
Caps10:0
Goals10:0
Nationalyears1:2011
Nationalcaps1:3
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2011–2013
Nationalcaps2:11
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2012–2016
Nationalteam3:Bulgaria
Nationalcaps3:6
Nationalgoals3:0
Pcupdate:15:10, 9 January 2024 (UTC)

Iliya Ventsislavov Milanov (Bulgarian: Илия Венциславов Миланов; born 19 February 1992) is a Bulgarian footballer who plays as a defender for Septemvri Sofia.[2] His twin brother Georgi Milanov is also a footballer.

Career

Litex Lovech

Born in Levski, Pleven Province, Milanov began playing football at the local club, before joined the Litex Lovech Academy, together with his twin brother Georgi, in 2005. He was part of a group of young players at the club who guided the club to win the Bulgarian U-17 Championship in June 2009.[3]

On 3 December 2009, Milanov made his Litex first-team debut in a 4–0 away win over Pirin Gotse Delchev in the Bulgarian Cup, coming on as a substitute in the 72nd minute.[4] He made his league debut in a 4–2 away win against Sportist Svoge at Chavdar Tsvetkov Stadium on 16 May 2010, in the final game of the 2009–10 A PFG season, playing the full 90 minutes.

During the 2011–12 season, Milanov formed a partnership with Nikolay Bodurov in the centre of defence and has become an established first team player. On 20 April 2013, he hit his first goal, scoring header in the 2–1 home loss against Levski Sofia.[5]

On 5 January 2016 it was announced that left the club by terminating his contract with paying 3 paychecks,[6] but later the same day Litex said that this is not possible and he can't cancel his contract and can't leave the club as free agent until 31 July 2017 when his contract ends and if he wants to move in other club they have to pay transfer fee.[7] Still, the player left the club even after Litex announced they will sue him.[8]

Beroe Stara Zagora

On 1 March 2016 Milanov signed with Beroe Stara Zagora.[9]

Neftochimic Burgas

On 12 February 2017 Milanov signed with Neftochimic Burgas.[10] He made his debut for the team on 1 March 2017 after coming on as a substitute and scoring the equalizer for the 1:1 draw against Ludogorets Razgrad.[11]

Cherno More

On 12 September 2017, Milanov signed with Cherno More.[12] He made his debut on 20 September in a 1–2 away defeat by Montana in the Bulgarian Cup's first round.[13]

Botev Vratsa

On 27 September 2018, Milanov signed with Botev Vratsa, after having been released from Cherno More at the end of the previous season.[14]

Septemvri Sofia

After 4 seasons with Botev, Milanov moved to Septemvri Sofia in June 2022.[15]

International career

In 2010, Milanov was called up to the Bulgaria under-21 team for the first time, making his competitive debut on 3 March, in a 0–2 loss against Montenegro U21. He made his debut for the senior team on 12 October 2012 in a 1–1 draw against Denmark, substituting Georgi Iliev.

Career statistics

Club

ClubSeasonDivisionLeagueCupEuropeTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Litex Lovech2009–10A Group10100020
2010–1160100070
2011–122104030280
2012–1327140311
2013–1425010260
2014–151424000182
2015–1600100010
Litex Lovech II2015–16B Group5050
Beroe2015–16A Group40000040
2016–17First League1300040170
Neftochimic9121112
Cherno More2017–18701080
2018–1919100191
2019–2028210292
2020–2129020310
2021–2226100261
TotalBulgaria2348221702639

National team

Bulgaria national team
YearAppsGoals
201220
201330
201410
Total60

Honours

Litex Lovech

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Състав на "Черно море" за сезон 2017/2018. bg . Cherno More official website. 20 September 2017.
  2. Web site: Soccerway.com. Iliya Milanov Facts.
  3. Web site: Литекс стана шампион при юношите младша. topsport.bg. 2009-06-28. bg.
  4. Web site: Пирин ГД - Литекс 0–4. gong.bg. 2009-12-03. bg.
  5. Web site: Левски прекъсна черната серия в Ловеч. gong.bg. 2013-04-20. bg.
  6. http://www.sportal.bg/news.php?news=583406 Национал на България избяга от Литекс в стил "Мапуку"
  7. http://www.sportal.bg/news.php?news=583427 Литекс дръпна критика на Миланов
  8. http://www.focus-sport.net/news98077/iliya-milanov-oshte-e-bez-otbor.html Илия Миланов още е без отбор
  9. http://www.sportal.bg/news.php?news=592671 Официално: Илия Миланов подписа с Берое
  10. Web site: Нефтохимик с две нови попълнения . neftochimic.com . 12 February 2017 . bg.
  11. http://www.sportal.bg/news.php?news=651668 Владо Стоянов провали Лудогорец
  12. Web site: Миланов и Сукуна подписаха с Черно море . chernomorepfc.bg . 12 September 2017 . bg.
  13. Web site: Изненадата е факт! Феро изхвърли Гонзо и Черно море . sportal.bg . 20 September 2017 . bg.
  14. Web site: Илия Миланов подписа с Ботев Враца . gong.bg . 27 September 2018 . bg.
  15. https://sportal.bg/news-2022060910485598462 Илия Миланов ще продължи кариерата си в Септември (София)