Borislav Mikhailov

Borislav Mihaylov
	Borislav Mikhailov in 2014
Personal information
Full name	Borislav Biserov Mihaylov
Date of birth	12 February 1963 (age 58)
Place of birth	Sofia, Bulgaria
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Position(s)	Goalkeeper
Senior career*
National team
	* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Borislav Biserov Mihaylov (also spelled Mikhailov; Bulgarian: Борислав Биcepoв Михайлов; born 12 February 1963^[1]) is a Bulgarian former professional footballer, who played as a goalkeeper, and former President of the Bulgarian Football Union.^[2] He is also a former member of the executive committee of UEFA.

Mihaylov was captain of the Bulgaria national team during their major fourth-place run at the 1994 FIFA World Cup (during the shoot-out against Mexico at the 1/8-final stage he saved two penalties), as well as during their participation in UEFA Euro 1996. He also played at the 1986 FIFA World Cup and 1998 FIFA World Cup and is currently the second most-capped player of the Bulgaria national football team with 102 appearances, and the footballer with the most matches played (60) as captain.

Club career[]

In 1995, Mihaylov joined English First Division team Reading for a then club record of £800,000, replacing the departed club favourite Shaka Hislop. However his time at the club was marked by a series of injuries, and his club career in England never took off.

Administrative roles[]

After retiring from active sports he started a career in football administration. He was vice-president of the Bulgarian Football Union from 2001 until 2005, when he replaced Ivan Slavkov as president. Mikhailov was obliged to resign in October 2019 after a call for him to do so from the prime minister Boyko Borisov.

On 22 March 2011, he was elected to the executive committee of UEFA.^{[citation needed]}

On 15 October 2019, Mikhailov resigned as President of Bulgarian FA After being asked to step down for ignoring racist behavior during games.^[3]

Personal life[]

In 1998, Mihaylov married Maria Petrova, a former prominent Bulgarian rhythmic gymnast. Mihaylov is also the son of the former Bulgarian goalkeeper Biser Mihaylov and the father of Bulgarian goalkeeper Nikolay Mihaylov, who is currently playing for Levski Sofia, while his younger daughter Elinor, is a tennis player.

Honours[]

Levski Sofia

Bulgarian Champion: 1984, 1985, 1988
Bulgarian Cup winner: 1982, 1984, 1986
Cup of the Soviet Army: 1984, 1987, 1988
Bulgarian Footballer of the Year: 1986

References[]

^ Borislav Mikhailov, Fifa.com
^ 24chasa.bg
^ Shumanov, Metodi (15 October 2019). "Bulgarian football president resigns after racist abuse in England game". The Guardian. Retrieved 9 May 2021.

[1] Borislav Mikhailov, Fifa.com

[2] 24chasa.bg

[3] Shumanov, Metodi (15 October 2019). "Bulgarian football president resigns after racist abuse in England game". The Guardian. Retrieved 9 May 2021.

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Personal information
Borislav Mikhailov in 2014
Full name	Borislav Biserov Mihaylov
Date of birth	(1963-02-12) 12 February 1963 (age 58)
Place of birth	Sofia, Bulgaria
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Position(s)	Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1981–1989	Levski Sofia	180	(0)
1989–1991	Belenenses	29	(0)
1992–1994	Mulhouse	65	(0)
1994–1995	Botev Plovdiv	20	(0)
1995–1997	Reading	24	(0)
1997–1998	Slavia Sofia	14	(0)
1998	FC Zürich	1	(0)
Total		333	(0)
National team
1983–1998	Bulgaria	102	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only