1. Aleksandar Tonev began his career at CSKA Sofia, spending a season on loan at Sliven 2000 before joining the Polish Ekstraklasa club Lech Poznan in 2011.
15 Facts About Aleksandar Tonev
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Aleksandar Tonev spent one year there before transferring to fellow Serie A team Crotone.
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Aleksandar Tonev got his chance in CSKA's first team after the sale of many players in the summer of 2008.
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Aleksandar Tonev's team won the game and won the Bulgarian Supercup for the third time.
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On 16 June 2011 Aleksandar Tonev signed with Polish Ekstraklasa club Lech Poznan.
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On 7 June 2013, Aleksandar Tonev signed for Aston Villa as their first signing of the pre-season.
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Aleksandar Tonev was recommended by former international teammate Stiliyan Petrov, a development coach at the club.
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On 11 August 2014, Aleksandar Tonev moved to Scottish champions Celtic on a season-long loan deal, with an option to buy.
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Aberdeen full-back Shay Logan accused Aleksandar Tonev of having racially abused him during this match; Aleksandar Tonev denies the allegations.
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On 30 October 2014, Aleksandar Tonev was given a seven-match ban for "using abusive language of a racist nature".
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Aleksandar Tonev then lost his appeal and Celtic decided not to take the matter any further.
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On 27 August 2015, Aleksandar Tonev joined Serie A newcomers Frosinone on a permanent deal.
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On 16 July 2016, Aleksandar Tonev joined Serie A newcomers Crotone.
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Aleksandar Tonev announced his retirement from football in March 2022,20 months after his last official game and started his own construction business.
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On 9 February 2011, Aleksandar Tonev scored a goal in a friendly match against Cameroon.