Nikolay Donev


Nikolay Lyubenov Donev is a Bulgarian football coach and former footballer.

Club career

Donev was regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in Bulgaria during the late 1970s, 1980s and early 1990s. He started his career with Lokomotiv Sofia, helping the club win the league.
In 1987, Donev signed for Bulgarian side Etar, helping the club win their first league title and becoming captain of the team.

International career

Donev played for the football team">Association football">football team over a period of nine years.

Post-playing career

After retiring from professional football, Donev worked as a goalkeeper coach in Ukraine and Armenia.