Kristiyan Balov

Kristiyan Teodorov Balov is a Bulgarian professional footballer who plays as a winger and attacking midfielder for Slavia Sofia.

Career

Balov joined Slavia Sofia at the age of six and progressed through the club's youth ranks. He made his first-team debut on 27 May 2024, from the substitute's bench, against CSKA 1948 in the final game of 2023–24 season.
Balov scored his first goal in a 2–1 away loss against Dobrudzha Dobrich on 28 July 2025. On 25 August, he scored against Arda Kardzhali in a man-of-the-match performance to guide Slavia to a 2–0 home victory. On 30 August, Balov continued his good form as a regular starter in the beginning of 2025–26 season with two assists for the 2–2 draw against CSKA Sofia.