Radoslav Vasilev

Radoslav Vasilev (Bulgarian: Радослав Василев; born 12 October 1990) is a Bulgarian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Arda Kardzhali and the Bulgarian national team.

Radoslav Vasilev
Personal information
Full name Radoslav Antonov Vasilev
Date of birth (1990-10-12) 12 October 1990
Place of birth Sofia, Bulgaria
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Playing position(s) Striker
Club information
Current team
 Arda Kardzhali
Number 99
Youth career
1999–2007 Slavia Sofia
2007–2009 Reading
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2009–2010 Reading 0 (0)
2010–2016 Slavia Sofia 79 (16)
2012 → Lyubimets (loan) 8 (1)
2016–2017 Septemvri Sofia 10 (4)
2017 Alki Oroklini 14 (1)
2018–2019 Cherno More 43 (11)
2019– Arda Kardzhali 20 (8)
National team‡
2008–2009 Bulgaria U19 4 (1)
2009–2011 Bulgaria U21 5 (0)
2015– Bulgaria 6 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 15 December 2019
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 19 November 2018

Vasilev began his career as a youth player for Slavia Sofia. In 2007, he moved to England, joining Reading. Vasilev spent two and a half years in the club's academy, but did not make any appearances for the first team. After leaving Reading at the end of the 2009–10 season, he re-joined Slavia. He spent six season with the club, but left in 2016 following a long absence due to injury. Vasilev signed for Septemvri Sofia in December 2016, then joined newly promoted Cypriot First Division club Alki Oroklini in June 2017, before joining Cherno More Varna in February 2018.

On 8 June 2015, Vasilev made his senior international debut for Bulgaria in a 4–0 friendly loss against Turkey.

Career

Early career

Vasilev began his career with Slavia Sofia, where he played until he was 17.

On 12 December 2007, Vasilev joined Reading for an undisclosed fee, after a successful trial period with the club.[1] Reading's Academy Recruitment officer, Steve Shorey (father of Nicky Shorey) explained his reasons for signing Vasilev: "He's different from what we've got at the same age. He's not just about brawn and pace, he's got football intelligence. He's a lovely size, around 6 ft 2 in, can use both feet."

Vasilev was released from Reading at the beginning of May 2010, alongside midfielders Mitchell Bryant and Oliver Bozanic.[2]

Slavia Sofia

In July 2010, Vasilev returned to Bulgaria, signing a contract with his home club Slavia Sofia. He made his A Group debut during the 2010–11 season on August 21, 2010 in a 2–0 away win against Pirin Blagoevgrad.

Following a long absence due to injury, he left Slavia on 25 October 2016.[3]

Septemvri Sofia

On 12 December 2016 Vasilev signed with Septemvri Sofia.[4] After almost 2 years without playing he returned in play by debuting for Septemvri in the Vtora Liga on 27 February 2017 in a match against Pomorie won by Septemvri.[5] He scored his first goal for the team on 1 April 2017 for the 5:0 win over Botev Galabovo.[6] On 21 May 2017 he scored 2 goals for the team coming as a substitute in the match against Levski Karlovo.[7]

Alki Oroklini

In June 2017, Vasilev joined Cypriot First Division club Alki Oroklini.[8] On 19 August, he made his club debut in a 1–0 away victory over Ethnikos Achna in their first league game of the season. On 25 October 2017, he scored his first goal in a 3–2 defeat by Ermis Aradippou.

Cherno More

On 5 February 2018, Vasilev signed with Cherno More.[9] On 17 February 2018, he made his debut for the club scoring the opener in a 1–4 home defeat by Beroe.[10]

Arda Kardzhali

Vasilev joined Arda Kardzhali in June 2019.[11]

International

In March 2015, Vasilev was called up to the Bulgarian national side for a Euro 2016 qualifier against Italy,[12] but did not debut. He earned his first cap on 8 June 2015, after coming on as a substitute for Iliyan Mitsanski during the second half of the 0–4 loss against Turkey.[13] He scored his first international goal on 9 September 2018, after coming on as a substitute against Norway in the UEFA Nations League.

International goals
Scores and results list Bulgaria's goal tally first.[14]
NoDateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.9 September 2018Vasil Levski National Stadium, Sofia, Bulgaria Norway1–01–02018–19 UEFA Nations League C

Career statistics

Club
As of 15 December 2019[15]
Club performanceLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotal
ClubLeagueSeasonAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
EnglandLeagueFA CupEuropeOther[lower-alpha 1]Total
Reading Championship 2009–10 0000––00
BulgariaLeagueBulgarian CupEuropeOther[lower-alpha 2]Total
Slavia Sofia A Group 2010–11 6000——60
2011–12 10200——102
Lyubimets 2007 (loan) B Group 2012–13 8100——81
Slavia Sofia A Group 2012–13 12140——161
2013–14 26320——283
2014–15 251030——2810
2015–16 0000——00
First League 2016–17 0000——00
Total 79169000008816
Septemvri Sofia Second League 2016–17 11400——114
Alki Oroklini First Division 2017–18 14100——141
Cherno More First League 2017–18 16600——166
2018–19 27520——295
Total 43112000004511
Arda Kardzhali First League 2019–20 20811——219
Career statistics17541121000018742
  1. Includes League Cup matches.
  2. Includes Bulgarian Supercup matches.

References
  1. "Transfers - December 2007". bbc.co.uk. 1 January 2008.
  2. "Vasilev signing: Inside info". readingfc.co.uk. 2007-12-15. Retrieved 2007-12-15.
  3. "Славия се разделя с Радослав Василев" (in Bulgarian). pfcslavia.com. 25 October 2016.
  4. Септември привлече бивш национал
  5. Тимът на Ники Митов поведе парада във Втора лига
  6. Botev vs Septemvri Stats
  7. Септември (София) мечтае за директна промоция след разгром
  8. "Ανακοίνωσε και Βασίλεφ η Αλκή" (in Greek). sport-fm.com.cy. 30 June 2017.
  9. "Нападател и защитник подписаха с Черно море" [A striker and a defender signed with Cherno More] (in Bulgarian). chernomorepfc.bg. 5 February 2018.
  10. "Черно море – Берое 1:4" [Cherno More – Beroe 1:4] (in Bulgarian). chernomorepfc.bg. 17 February 2018.
  11. "Арда официално представи Радослав Василев" [Arda officially unveil Radoslav Vasilev] (in Bulgarian). news.bg. 27 June 2019. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
  12. "Заслужено: славист сменя Жоро Миланов срещу Италия, възходът на Радо Василев не остана незабелязан от Петев". topsport.bg. 2015-03-21. Retrieved 2015-03-26.
  13. "Turkey vs. Bulgaria 4:0". flashscore.com. 2015-06-08. Retrieved 2015-06-10.
  14. Vasilev.html "Vasilev, Radoslav" Check |url= value (help). National Football Teams. Retrieved 9 September 2018.
  15. Vasilev Stats
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