Asparuh "Paro" Donev Nikodimov (; born 21 August 1945) is a Bulgarian former football player and coach.
He represented Bulgaria at the FIFA World Cups in 1970 and 1974.
Playing career Nikodimov began playing football at the age of 16 in the youth team of Septemvri Sofia, where he played until he joined CSKA Sofia at the age of 19.
In 1964 Nikodimov joined CSKA Sofia. During his time at CSKA, he won many honours, including six A PFG titles and five Bulgarian Cups. He played 296 league matches, scoring 58 goals for 11 seasons.
Nikodimov ended his career in 1978, playing for Sliven.
Managerial career Nikodimov began his managerial career with CSKA Sofia in 1979, guiding them to four consecutive league titles.
Personal life Nikodimov is married to Svetla and has two daughters who are volleyball players. One of them is married to the volleyball coach of CSKA Sofia Alexander Popov.
Career statistics International + Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsBulgaria1966101967211968731969101970921971101972–1973–197440Total256
Scores and results list Bulgaria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Nikodimov goal.
+ List of international goals scored by Asparuh NikodimovNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1Vasil Levski National Stadium, Sofia, Bulgaria2–03–01968 Summer Olympics qualification2Estadio León, León, Mexico?–010–0Friendly3Estadio León, León, Mexico6–07–01968 Summer Olympics4Estadio León, León, Mexico1–02–11968 Summer Olympics5National Stadium of Peru, Lima, Peru 1–13–1Friendly6Estadio León, León, Mexico1–02–51970 FIFA World Cup
Honours Player honours CSKA Sofia Bulgarian League: 1965–66, 1968–69, 1970–71, 1971–72, 1972–73, 1974–75 Bulgarian Cup: 1965, 1969, 1972, 1973, 1974 ECC: semi-finalist 1966-67
Managerial honours CSKA Sofia Bulgarian League: 1979–80, 1980–81, 1981–82, 1982–83, 1991–92 Bulgarian Cup: 1983 ECC: semi-finalist 1981-82
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