Radoslav Metodiev Zdravkov (; born 30 July 1956) is a Bulgarian former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder.
Club career Zdravkov was born in Sofia. During his professional career, which spanned nearly 20 years, he represented Lokomotiv Sofia, CSKA Sofia, Portugal's G.D. Chaves, S.C. Braga, F.C. Paços de Ferreira and F.C. Felgueiras – after he had left the Iron Curtain at the age of 30 – FC Yantra and PFC Litex Lovech.
During his stay abroad he was known as Radi, and he was instrumental in lowly Chaves' first ever qualification to the UEFA Cup in the 1986–87 season, as fifth. From 1992 onwards he worked as a full-time manager, going on to be in charge of several clubs, including PFC Spartak Varna on three occasions.
International career Zdravkov earned 71 caps and scored eleven goals for the Bulgaria national team during 13 years, and played at the 1986 FIFA World Cup finals.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsBulgaria19752019761019772019785019795019801019818319829319831011984911985123198650198820Total7111
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