1. Valentin Iliev started his career in his home town Vratsa, where he played for the local team Botev Vratsa.
15 Facts About Valentin Iliev
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Valentin Iliev scored 4 league goals in 18 matches that season.
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Valentin Iliev developed a knack for scoring key goals for CSKA making good use of his powerful heading ability.
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In July 2006, it was announced that Valentin Iliev would be CSKA's permanent club captain.
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Valentin Iliev left Terek in February 2010, cancelling his contract by mutual agreement two months before it expired.
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On 11 February 2010, Valentin Iliev signed a one-and-a-half-year contract with Romanian club Universitatea Craiova as a free agent.
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In February 2011, Valentin Iliev signed a contract for one and a half years with Steaua Bucuresti.
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On 19 December 2011, Valentin Iliev scored his first goal for Steaua against CSU Vointa Sibiu in a Liga 1 match, goal which proved to be decisive.
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On 12 July 2012, Valentin Iliev joined Ukrainian club Volyn Lutsk on a two-year deal.
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On 16 July 2013, Valentin Iliev re-signed with CSKA Sofia and was announced as CSKA's new club captain.
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In October 2014, Valentin Iliev underwent an ankle surgery on his right foot.
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Valentin Iliev returned to first team action in April 2015.
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On 29 September 2015, Valentin Iliev signed a one-year contract with Romanian club Universitatea Craiova as a free agent.
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In October 2010, after a long absence from the national team, Valentin Iliev was recalled to the national side by the new manager Lothar Matthaus for the Euro 2012 qualifier against Wales.
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Valentin Iliev joined CSKA 1948 in 2016 and oversaw successive promotions, from the fourth tier to the Second League.