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Krasimir Balakov (Krasimir Genchev Balakov) was born on 29 March, 1966 in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria, is a Bulgarian footballer and manager. Discover Krasimir Balakov'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 57 years old?

Popular As Krasimir Genchev Balakov
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Age 57 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 29 March, 1966
Birthday 29 March
Birthplace Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
Nationality Bulgaria

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Krasimir Balakov Height, Weight & Measurements

At 57 years old, Krasimir Balakov height is 1.76 m .

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Height 1.76 m
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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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Children Gloria Balakova, Krasimir Balakov

Krasimir Balakov Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Krasimir Balakov worth at the age of 57 years old? Krasimir Balakov’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from Bulgaria. We have estimated Krasimir Balakov's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Source of Income footballer

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1948

He took over as manager of CSKA 1948 in June 2020.

1966

Krasimir Genchev Balakov (Красимир Генчев Балъков, ; born 29 March 1966) is a Bulgarian football manager and former player who is the head coach of Bulgarian club Septemvri Sofia.

1988

Balakov made 92 appearances for Bulgaria, between 1988 and 2003 (one of the best totals in national history) and scored 16 goals.

He made his debut on 2 November 1988, in the 1–1 draw with Denmark in a qualifying match for the 1990 FIFA World Cup, coming on as a late second half substitute for Hristo Stoichkov.

1990

Balakov began his club career at the local Etar Veliko Tarnovo, before transferring to Sporting Clube de Portugal in 1990, playing alongside future Ballon D'Or recipient Luís Figo, his compatriot Yordanov, and future two-time Champions League winner Paulo Sousa.

1994

A former attacking midfielder, he was a key member of the Bulgaria national team that finished fourth in the 1994 FIFA World Cup.

He is considered as second only to Hristo Stoichkov among Bulgarian men's footballers of his generation.

Though Sporting Clube de Portugal had a quality squad, Balakov only managed to win the 1994–95 Portuguese Cup during his time at the club.

Other than the 1994 FIFA World Cup, he also played for his country at Euro 1996 and the 1998 FIFA World Cup.

1995

In 1995, he transferred to Germany's VfB Stuttgart where he won two UEFA Intertoto Cups (2000 and 2002) and a DFB-Pokal (1997), before retiring in 2003 - the same year that he called time on an international career which had spanned 15 years and 92 caps.

As an attacking midfielder Balakov formed a successful attacking partnership with strikers Fredi Bobic and Giovane Élber at Stuttgart.

The trio were known as the "magic triangle".

2003

He stayed at Stuttgart until retiring as a player in 2003, although he did make a comeback as a player two years later when he made a single appearance as player-manager of VFC Plauen.

The year after he retired, Krasimir became assistant coach of the club he had just retired from, VfB Stuttgart.

He stayed in this position for two years before deciding to become a player-manager at VFC Plauen, where he remained for just a short time.

2004

At age 37 he played in the qualifications for Euro 2004 to help his teammates qualify but retired from football before the final stage in Portugal.

Etar Veliko Tarnovo

Sporting CP

VfB Stuttgart

Bulgaria

Individual

2006

He had been appointed on 16 January 2006 as a manager of Grasshopper Club Zürich to replace Hanspeter Latour who left for 1. FC Köln.

Balakov managed to win the Intertoto Cup, thus qualified the club to the UEFA Cup for 2006–07 season.

2007

He had been appointed on 29 October 2007 as a manager of FC St. Gallen to replace Rolf Fringer.

Three days before the season ended, he was fired by the club management.

2008

In December 2008, he became manager of PFC Chernomorets Burgas in his homeland, taking over from Dimitar Dimitrov, after also having considered an offer to coach the national team of his country.

2010

On 6 December 2010, he was released from PFC Chernomorets Burgas after mutual consent, following a change in the long-term vision for the club by the owner Mitko Sabev.

2011

On 27 May 2011, it was announced that Balakov would take over the helm of Croatian club Hajduk Split.

2012

On 22 March 2012, Balakov was appointed the manager of 1. FC Kaiserslautern.

He was sacked on 17 May 2012, after being unable to prevent Kaiserslautern's relegation to the 2. Bundesliga.

He subsequently continued his career as manager in his country.

2018

On 4 January 2018, he was announced as the new manager of Etar Veliko Tarnovo with Stanislav Genchev, Iliyan Kiryakov and Kaloyan Chakarov as first team coaches.

2019

On 14 May 2019, he was named as the new manager of the Bulgaria national team.

In October 2019, Balakov was replaced as manager of the national team by Georgi Dermendzhiev after resigning from his role following the backlash over his denial of alleged fan racism aimed at members of the England team in a Euro 2020 qualifying match as well as a continued string of unsatisfactory results.

2020

In late August 2020, Balakov's duties were extended to cover the organizational management as well, with assistant Yordan Yurukov becoming more actively involved in the training process.

However, the latter resigned on 22 September, leaving Balakov to be the sole one in charge of the team.

In June 2021, Balakov parted ways with CSKA 1948, with the club's management thanking him for establishing the team among the stronger sides in the top division of Bulgarian football.

In May 2023, Balakov returned to coaching, being appointed as manager of relegation-threatened Septemvri Sofia.