Krassimir_Chomakov
Krasimir Chomakov
Bulgarian footballer
Krasimir Chomakov (Bulgarian: Красимир Чомаков; born 8 June 1977 in Plovdiv) is a former Bulgarian footballer who played as a midfielder.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Krasimir Petkov Chomakov | ||
| Date of birth | (1977-06-08) 8 June 1977 (age 46) | ||
| Place of birth | Plovdiv, Bulgaria | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –1994 | Maritsa Plovdiv | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1994–1997 | Maritsa Plovdiv | 77 | (19) |
| 1997–2000 | CSKA Sofia | 63 | (10) |
| 2000–2001 | Ravenna | 30 | (2) |
| 2001–2002 | Lecce | 4 | (0) |
| 2002 | Panionios | 10 | (0) |
| 2002–2007 | Boca San Lazzaro | 131 | (45) |
| 2007 | Pizzighettone | 13 | (3) |
| 2007–2009 | Cremonese | 33 | (3) |
| 2009 | → Lecco (loan) | 13 | (1) |
| 2009 | Spartak Plovdiv | 11 | (1) |
| 2010–2012 | Zola Predosa | 51 | (16) |
| 2012–2013 | Castenaso Van Goof | 32 | (6) |
| Total | 468 | (106) | |
| International career | |||
| Bulgaria U21 | 33 | (5) | |
| 1995–2001 | Bulgaria | 14 | (5) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2020–2021 | CSKA Sofia (assistant) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Chomakov is a former Bulgarian international and played with Maritsa Plovdiv, CSKA Sofia, Ravenna and Lecce.[1] In 2002, after a short spell at Greek side Panionios, he opted to return to Italy and signed for then-Serie D club Boca San Lazzaro, where he played in a more attacking role, scoring 5 goals in 5 seasons (four in Serie D, plus one in Serie C2). In January 2007, he agreed a loan deal to Serie C1 Pizzighettone. In July 2007 he moved to Serie C1 Cremonese.[2]
In February 2009 he was loaned out to Lega Pro Prima Divisione side Lecco for the remainder of the season.[3] During his playing days Chomakov established a reputation as a skillful free kick taker.[1]
International career
Chomakov is a former member of the Bulgaria U21 team, making 33 appearances and scoring 5 goals.[1] He earned his first cap for Bulgaria on 20 July 1995, in the 0:0 draw with Uzbekistan in a friendly match.[4]
Personal life
He is a fan of CSKA Sofia and Liverpool F.C.[1] Chomakov is married and has a daughter named Alesiya.[1] He helps with the sponsorship of amateur side Chernozemen.[1]
International goals
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 9 February 2000 | Estadio Playa Ancha, Valparaíso, Chile |  Slovakia | 1–0 | 1–0 | Ciudad de Valparaíso Tournament |
| 2. | 24 January 2001 | Estadio Morelos, Morelia, Mexico |  Mexico | 2–0 | 2–0 | Friendly match |
| 3. | 28 February 2001 | Prince Hussein Bin Abdullah Sports Complex, Amman, Jordan |  Jordan | 1–0 | 2–0 | Friendly match |
| 4. | 24 March 2001 | Balgarska Armia Stadium, Sofia, Bulgaria |  Iceland | 1–1 | 2–1 | 2002 World Cup qualifier |
| 5. | 28 March 2001 | Balgarska Armia Stadium, Sofia, Bulgaria |  Northern Ireland | 3–1 | 4–3 | 2002 World Cup qualifier |
Club
- Stoyanov, Nikolay (28 April 2006). "Краси Чомаков – един италианец от Кършияка. За него в България съществуват само ЦСКА и Марица" (in Bulgarian). 7sport.net. Retrieved 1 August 2015.
- "Carriera di Krassimir Chomakov". Tutto Calciatori. Retrieved 29 December 2008.
- "Mercato: arrivano Riganò e Anzalone" (in Italian). US Cremonese. 2 February 2009. Retrieved 12 February 2009. [dead link]
- "Красимир Чомаков: Беше невероятно да играя с героите от световното в САЩ". topsport.bg (used information from blitz.bg). 3 April 2018. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
- "Krasimir Chomakov – matches and goals for Bulgaria". national-football-teams.com. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
- "ФУТБОЛ: България започна 2001 година с победа над Мексико". news.bg. 25 January 2001. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
- Krasimir Chomakov at National-Football-Teams.com