Bulgarian footballer
Ertan Yuzeir Tombak (Bulgarian: Ертан Юзеир Томбак; born 30 May 1999) is a Bulgarian professional footballer who plays as a right back for Slavia Sofia and the Bulgaria national team.
Career
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On 31 May 2017, Tombak made his professional début in a 2–2 away draw against Levski Sofia, playing full 90 minutes.[2] On 6 July 2017, he signed his first professional contract.[3] Tombak publicly expressed his delight and stated that being part of the first team was a "dream come true".[4]
On 6 October 2018 he announced his retirement from football to go to university in Sofia.[5]
Slavia Sofia
In the fall of 2018 Tombak participated in some training sessions with Slavia Sofia, but from the team it was clarified that he was training just to keep in shape.[6] Nevertheless, on 9 January 2019 Slavia officially announced Tombak as their first winter signing.[7]
Tombak is a fan favorite of the Dutch Slavia Fan Club.[citation needed]
International career
Tombak was called-up for the Bulgaria U18 squad for the friendlies against Macedonia U18 on 9 and 11 May 2017.[8] On 12 September 2017, he made his debut for Bulgaria U19 in a friendly against Bosnia and Herzegovina U19.[9] He scored his first goal for the Bulgaria U21 national side on 17 November 2020, in the 3:0 home win over Estonia U21 in a UEFA European Championship qualifier.[10]
Tombak made his debut for the Bulgaria national team on 8 June 2024 in a friendly against Slovenia at the Stožice Stadium. He played the full game in a 1–1 draw.[11]
Career statistics
As of 24 December 2020[update]
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