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Apostol Sokolov (Apostol Zlatkov Sokolov) was born on 23 October, 1917 in Sofia, Bulgaria, is a Bulgarian footballer. Discover Apostol Sokolov's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 69 years old?

Popular As Apostol Zlatkov Sokolov
Occupation N/A
Age 69 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 23 October, 1917
Birthday 23 October
Birthplace Sofia, Bulgaria
Date of death 12 June, 1987
Died Place N/A
Nationality Bulgaria

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1917

Apostol Sokolov (Апостол Соколов; 23 October 1917 - 12 June 1987), nicknamed Potso, was a Bulgarian football goalkeeper.

On club level, he played for Levski Sofia, Prince Kiril Sofia and Spartak Sofia.

1939

In 1939 he joined Levski Sofia.

After six first-team games (three for State Championship and three for Tsar's Cup) Sokolov moved to Spartak Sofia.

1940

Playing 15 times for Bulgaria during the 1940s and 1950s, Sokolov represented them at the 1952 Summer Olympics.

Sokolov was considered one of the Eastern Europe's best goalkeepers during his career.

He is regarded as the first goalkeeper who began to leave the goal line like modern keepers and even Lev Yashin said Sokolov was his inspiration.

He had good reflexes and sense of positioning but above all he's remembered for his innovative style of play.

His son Georgi Sokolov was one of the most talented Bulgarian footballers who played as a winger or forward for Levski Sofia and Bulgaria.

Sokolov started his career with FC Bulgaria Sofia.

1944

Then he played for Prince Kiril Sofia, before returned to Levski in 1944.

1947

On 1 June 1947, Sokolov saved a crucial penalty in the Bulgarian Cup final against Botev Plovdiv to help Levski beat 1–0.

With Levski he won two Republic Championship titles, one A Group title and three Bulgarian Cups.

Sokolov made his first appearance for the Bulgarian national team on 6 July 1947, at the age of 29, in a 3–2 home loss against Romania for the Balkan Cup.

He kept four clean sheets during his time with the national team.

1952

Sokolov was included in the Bulgarian squad for 1952 Summer Olympics, and played in a 2–1 loss against Soviet Union on 15 July.

1953

The last of his 15 caps came in the 1954 World Cup qualifier against Czechoslovakia on 8 November 1953, which ended 0–0.