14 Facts About Martin Petrov

Martin Petyov Petrov is a Bulgarian former professional footballer who played as a winger.

In 2001 Petrov moved to VfL Wolfsburg, where he established himself as an explosive player.

On 14 October 2006, Martin Petrov suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury during a game against Recreativo de Huelva and was sidelined for more than six months.

Martin Petrov was sent off by referee Rob Styles in the home loss to Everton, for kicking Leon Osman.

Martin Petrov added to his tally with a goal against Portsmouth.

Martin Petrov was often in and out of the first team.

Martin Petrov publicly expressed his anger against Hughes as Petrov was frequently moved in and out of the starting 11.

On 18 April 2010, Martin Petrov announced that his season was over and that he would miss the four remaining Premier League games due to a knee injury.

On 8 June 2010, it was announced that Martin Petrov's contract had expired and that he would be leaving the club, along with Benjani Mwaruwari, Karl Moore and Sylvinho.

On 22 June 2010, it was announced that Martin Petrov had agreed terms with Bolton Wanderers, and the free transfer was completed when the transfer window opened on 1 July.

Martin Petrov scored his first goal for the club against Manchester United on 26 September 2010, and finished the season with three goals.

Martin Petrov struggled to establish himself as part of the first team and left the club at the end of the season.

Martin Petrov came as a substitution at the place of his idol Hristo Stoichkov.

Martin Petrov went on to score against Slovenia and the Netherlands.