Angel Granchov
Angel Granchov (Bulgarian: Ангел Грънчов; born 16 October 1992) is a Bulgarian footballer who plays as a defender for Maritsa Plovdiv.
 Granchov playing for CSKA in 2012 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Angel Simeonov Granchov | ||
| Date of birth | 16 October 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Elin Pelin, Bulgaria | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre back | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Maritsa Plovdiv | ||
| Number | 24 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2002–2011 | CSKA Sofia | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–2013 | CSKA Sofia | 29 | (1) |
| 2014 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 21 | (0) |
| 2015 | Slavia Sofia | 5 | (0) |
| 2015–2016 | CSKA Sofia | 20 | (1) |
| 2016–2017 | Neftochimic Burgas | 24 | (0) |
| 2017–2018 | Stal Mielec | 5 | (0) |
| 2018 | Minyor Pernik | 11 | (1) |
| 2019 | Flamurtari | 35 | (3) |
| 2020 | Akademija Pandev | 5 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | Septemvri Sofia | 17 | (0) |
| 2021– | Maritsa Plovdiv | 17 | (1) |
| National team | |||
| 2010 | Bulgaria U19 | 1 | (0) |
| 2012–2014 | Bulgaria U21 | 5 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 24 December 2021 | |||
Club career
CSKA Sofia
Born in Elin Pelin, Granchov joined the CSKA Sofia Academy in 2002 at the age of ten.[1] He made his first team debut on 4 March 2012 in a 2–0 A PFG loss against Chernomorets Burgas. His first goal came in his second appearance, a header from a corner in a 3–1 home win against Kaliakra Kavarna on 11 March. Granchov retained his starting spot until the end of the season, but received a red card on one occasion - in the 0–1 away loss against Ludogorets Razgrad in a title-deciding match held on 23 May 2012.[2] In January 2014, Granchov was released from his contract.
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
On 17 February 2014, Granchov signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Lokomotiv Plovdiv.[3]
Slavia Sofia
In late January 2015, Granchov was acquired by Slavia Sofia.[4]
CSKA Sofia
In July 2015, Granchov returned to CSKA Sofia.
Stal Mielec
On 17 July 2017, Granchov signed with I liga side Stal Mielec.[5]
International career
In May 2012, Granchov received his first call-up to the Bulgaria U21 team for a 2013 UEFA European Under–21 Football Championship qualification match against Scotland U21. On 31 May 2012, Granchov made his debut after coming on as a second-half substitute in the 2–2 draw.[6]
Statistics
As of 3 May 2016
| Club | Season | Division | League | Bulgarian Cup | Europe | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| CSKA Sofia | 2011–12 | A Group | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| 2012–13 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | ||
| 2013–14 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | 4 | 0 | |||
| Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 2013–14 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 0 | - | 11 | 0 | ||
| 2014–15 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | 16 | 0 | |||
| Slavia Sofia | 2014–15 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 5 | 0 | ||
| CSKA Sofia | 2015–16 | V Group | 20 | 1 | 6 | 0 | - | 26 | 1 | |
| Total | 75 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 93 | 2 | ||
Honours
References
- "Грънчов - поредното откритие на Пената" (in Bulgarian). temasport.com. Retrieved 2012-02-26.
- "Грънчов: това не беше фаул, а настъпване". БЛИЦ Спорт. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
- "Грънчов и още трима подписаха с Локо (Пд)". topsport.bg. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
- "Новото попълнение на "Славия" ще взима по 5000 лева на месец, Грънчов бил спечелен с отличното финансово предложение". topsport.bg. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
- "Lato 2017 - Angel Granchov witamy!" (in Polish). stalmielec.com. 17 July 2017.
- "България (U21) - Шотландия (U21) 2:2". Bulgarian Football Union official website. Archived from the original on 2 June 2012. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
External links
- Angel Granchov at Soccerway