Bulgarian footballer
Ilian Ilianov Iliev (Bulgarian: Илиан Илианов Илиев; born 20 August 1999), also known as Ilian Iliev Jr., is a Bulgarian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for CSKA Sofia.
Club career
Ilian made his first team league début in a 1–3 home defeat against Ludogorets on 9 September 2016, coming on as substitute for Georgi Iliev.[3] He scored his first goal in the top division of Bulgarian football on 30 August 2019, in the 1–1 draw with Dunav Ruse.[4]
On 31 July 2017, Iliev joined Académica de Coimbra's academy.[5]
On 19 July 2021, Iliev agreed a deal to join Cypriot First Division side Apollon Limassol on a four-year contract.[6] Having spent the first-half of the 2023–24 season on loan with A.E. Kifisia, Iliev returned to Cherno More on loan for the remainder of the season in February 2024.[7]
International career
Iliev made his debut for Bulgaria national team on 25 March 2021 in a World Cup qualifier against Switzerland.[8]
Personal life
He is the son of former footballer and current manager Ilian Iliev Sr.
Career statistics
Club
- As of 15 December 2024
International
- As of match played 15 October 2024
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team |
Year |
Apps |
Goals
|
Bulgaria
|
2021 |
6 |
0
|
2022 |
3 |
0
|
2023 |
3 |
0
|
2024 |
5 |
0
|
Total |
17 |
0
|
Honours
Apollon Limassol
References
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