Age, Biography and Wiki
Ivelin Popov (Ivelin Ivanov Popov) was born on 26 October, 1987 in Sofia, Bulgaria, is a Bulgarian footballer. Discover Ivelin Popov'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 36 years old?
| Popular As |
Ivelin Ivanov Popov |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
36 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
26 October, 1987 |
| Birthday |
26 October |
| Birthplace |
Sofia, Bulgaria |
| Nationality |
Bulgaria
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He is a member of famous footballer with the age 36 years old group.
Ivelin Popov Height, Weight & Measurements
At 36 years old, Ivelin Popov height is 1.82 m and Weight 172 lbs.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
1.82 m |
| Weight |
172 lbs |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
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.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Ivelin Popov Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ivelin Popov worth at the age of 36 years old? Ivelin Popov’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from Bulgaria. We have estimated Ivelin Popov's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
footballer |
Ivelin Popov Social Network
Timeline
Ivelin Ivanov Popov (Ивелин Иванов Попов; born 26 October 1987) is a Bulgarian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Bulgarian First League club Botev Plovdiv.
Born in Sofia, Popov started to play football in Septemvri Sofia's academy.
Then he played for the youth formations of Levski Sofia from 1999 to 2004.
In 2005, he trained for four months with Feyenoord but did not sign with the team because he was not 18 years old.
After that, he returned to Bulgaria and played in a tournament for Beroe's youth team and there he was spotted by the Litex Lovech scouts.
On 14 July 2005, he even scored a goal for Beroe in a friendly game.
Popov signed his first professional contract with Litex Lovech in December 2005.
In two consecutive seasons, Popov was third placed in the voting for Young player of the year award in 2005–06 and 2006–07 seasons.
He made his European debut in the first leg of Round of 32 Stage in a 0–0 draw against Strasbourg; he made his official debut in the Bulgarian top division in a match against CSKA Sofia on 12 March 2006.
The result of the match was a 1–1 draw.
On 9 April 2006, he scored his first goal in professional football against Lokomotiv Sofia.
The result of the match was a 3–1 win for Litex.
The same season, Popov played in 11 matches and scored five goals.
In the 2007–08 UEFA Cup, Popov scored a brace, in a first leg of second round, in a 3–0 win over Besa Kavajë.
Eventually, Litex Lovech advanced to the next round, losing to Hamburger SV in two's leg.
On 18 September 2008, Popov scored a goal in the first round of the UEFA Cup against Aston Villa.
In July 2009, Popov was given the captain's armband.
At the end of the season, Popov was awarded A League's player of the season after having the most votes in the poll.
In August 2010, he went on trial to Premier League club Blackburn Rovers.
He impressed the club, whereafter he received a contract offer, but the move collapsed over his work permit rejected by the British Government, having not played enough international matches.
On 25 August 2012, Popov joined Russian Premier League club Kuban Krasnodar on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee.
According to Chempionat.com, the fee was worth €2 million.
He made his debut for the club, coming on as a substitute for Marcos Pizzelli, in a 2–1 win over Dynamo Moscow on 2 September 2012.
On 26 October 2012, Popov scored his first goal for the club in a 1–0 win over Rostov.
Less than a month later he scored his first brace, putting two goals past Krylia Sovetov and contributing with an assist in a 4–1 home victory.
On the last day of the 2012–13 season, Popov scored the only goal in a vital 1–0 home victory over Anzhi Makhachkala, securing Kuban a European debut in the Third Qualifying Round of the 2013–14 UEFA Europa League and earning them their best ever finish in the top flight at fifth, having the same points as fourth-placed Spartak Moscow.
He finished the season with 9 goals as the club's top goalscorer together with Aras Özbiliz.
Because of his outstanding performance in the 2012–13 season, Popov was appointed captain of Kuban Krasnodar for the 2013–14 season.
He captained his team to its first away victory of the season over Russian Premier League newcomer, Tom Tomsk, by contributing with a pair of assists.
The match ended with a 2–1 score.
His first brace came shortly after, in a historical first ever match in a European championship for Kuban.
He netted two goals in a 2–0 away victory over Scottish Premier League runners-up Motherwell in the first leg of a qualifying match for the UEFA Europa League.
Both goals were assisted by teammate Ibrahima Baldé.
This resulted in his jersey being displayed in the National football museum.
On 13 April 2013, Popov scored a late equalizer in a 2–2 draw away from home to Terek Grozny.
On 4 May, he scored a brace as Kuban beat Rostov 2–0 away from home on.
On 28 April 2014, Ivelin Popov scored an away brace against strong Spartak Moscow in a 2–0 victory.
This outstanding performance got him voted as player of week 27 in the Russian Premier League.
He continued his good run the week after, which saw him providing two assists, marking a 4–0 victory over Krylia Sovetov.
