*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:35, 31 October 2020 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 18:35, 31 October 2020 (UTC)
Nikolov joined CSKA 1948 coming from the Levski Sofia academy. On 21 October 2020 he made his debut for the team in a cup match against FC Drenovets.[3] 5 days later he completed his professional debut for the team in a league match against Slavia Sofia.[4]