Nikola Iliyanov Iliev (; born 6 June 2004) is a Bulgarian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder and forward for First League club Septemvri Sofia, on loan from Botev Plovdiv, and the Bulgaria national team. He was included in The Guardian "Next Generation" list for 2021.
Club career Born on the Yudelnik near Ruse, Iliev began football career at Botev Plovdiv. He made his professional debut for the team in a league match against Slavia Sofia on 29 September 2019.С 10 души Славия победи Ботев, отмениха гол на "канарчетата" при доста спорни обстоятелства In June 2020, he completed his move to Inter Milan, signing a four-year contract.Никола Илиев подписа с Интер за 4 години
On 31 May 2022, Iliev scored the winning goal for Inter U19 against Roma U19, making Inter Serie A Primavera champions.Герой в Италия! Фамозен гол на Никола Илиев донесе шампионска титла на Интер U19
On 26 October 2022, he scored all four goals in Inter's 4–2 win against Viktoria Plzeň in the UEFA Youth League.Inter-Plzeň UEFA Youth League 2022/23
On 5 February 2023, he was announced as Bulgarian Youth Footballer of 2022.Никола Илиев грабна приза за най-прогресиращ млад играч в българския футбол
On 10 August 2023, Iliev joined CSKA 1948 on a one-year loan with an option to make the transfer permanent.
International career Iliev received his first call-up for the Bulgaria senior national team on 5 September 2022, for the UEFA Nations League games against Gibraltar and North Macedonia on 23 and 26 September 2022.Кръстаич обяви играчите за Гибралтар и Северна Македония, Чочев и Михайлов са аут He made his debut in the match against Gibraltar, won 5–1 by Bulgaria.
Career statistics
Club
ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBotev Plovdiv2019–20First League20100000302020–210000000000CSKA 1948 (loan)2023–24First League211200020252CSKA 1948 II (loan)2023–24Second League1100000011Botev Plovdiv2024–25First League2100210042Career total263302120335 Notes
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsBulgaria202240202340202630Total110
Honours Individual Bulgarian Youth Footballer of the Year: 2022
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