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Georgi Sokolov (Georgi Apostolov Sokolov) was born on 19 June, 1942 in Sofia, Bulgaria, is a Bulgarian footballer. Discover Georgi 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 60 years old?
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Georgi Apostolov Sokolov |
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| Age |
60 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
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19 June, 1942 |
| Birthday |
19 June |
| Birthplace |
Sofia, Bulgaria |
| Date of death |
27 June, 2002 |
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Bulgaria
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Georgi Sokolov Height, Weight & Measurements
At 60 years old, Georgi Sokolov height not available right now. We will update Georgi Sokolov's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Georgi Sokolov Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Georgi Sokolov worth at the age of 60 years old? Georgi Sokolov’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from Bulgaria. We have estimated Georgi Sokolov's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
footballer |
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Timeline
Georgi Apostolov Sokolov (Георги Апостолов Соколов; 19 June 1942 - 27 June 2002) was a Bulgarian international footballer.
A forward with remarkable ball control, imagination, dribbling skills and feints, Sokolov is regarded as one of the most talented Bulgarian footballers of all time.
His father was the great Bulgarian goalkeeper Apostol Sokolov who was known as the first one to leave the goal line like modern keepers and was an inspiration for Lev Yashin.
Sokolov spent the majority of his playing career with Levski Sofia, winning two A Group titles and two Bulgarian Cups.
On 1 December 1957, he made his debut against Spartak Pleven to become the A Group's youngest ever player at the age of 15 years, 5 months and 12 days old.
In early 1958, Sokolov joined Levski Sofia.
He made his debut for the club in a friendly against Chelsea in Sofia on 17 August 1958.
Two weeks later, he made his league debut for Levski in a 0–0 draw against Spartak Varna at the age of 16 years, 2 months and 12 days old.
Sokolov spent 11 seasons with Levski, scoring 83 goals in 239 matches in all competitions.
Sokolov played a key role in Bulgaria winning the 1959 UEFA European Under-18 Championship on home soil.
He scored goal in the team's opening group stage match against the Netherlands.
Bulgaria won the match 3–1.
Sokolov also scored against East Germany in the semi-finals.
One month later, Sokolov received his first call-up to the senior Bulgaria squad.
On 13 May 1959, he became Bulgaria's youngest ever senior player by appearing in a 3–2 friendly win over Netherlands at Vasil Levski National Stadium aged 16 years, 10 months and 27 days.
At international level, he represented Bulgaria at the 1962 FIFA World Cup.
Sokolov started his career with Spartak Plovdiv (under his father's Apostol Sokolov management).
He participated in the 1962 FIFA World Cup, and scored Bulgaria's first ever World Cup goal, in a 6–1 loss against Hungary.
On 25th of June 2022 Levski Sofia played a game against Macedonian club Akademija Pandev, which Levski won 3-1 to win a trophy in Sokolov's honor, named after him.
On 12 September 1965, he scored the club's first ever goal in the European Cup in a 2–1 away loss against Djurgårdens IF.
In the second leg game, Levski eliminated the Swedish champions.
