Mihail Yordanov Polendakov (Bulgarian: Михаил Йорданов Полендаков; born 5 June 2007) is a Bulgarian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Ludogorets Razgrad, on loan from club Sheffield United.
Career Septemvri Sofia Polendakov began his career in the local DIT academy at the age of 6, which merged with Septemvri Sofia in 2015, with Mihail moving to the Septemvri in 2018."Аз съм..." Михаил Полендаков"Лигата на талантите" представя Михаил Полендаков - талант от академията на Септември On 30 October 2022 he made his professional debut in a league match against Ludogorets Razgrad, at age of 15 years 04 months 25 days.Септември използва дебютант на 15 години и 147 дни On 30 April 2023 he signed his first professional contract with Septemvri.Юноша на Септември подписа своя първи професионален договор с клуба He went on trials with Red Bull Salzburg on 15 January 2024.Капитанът на България U17 - Михаил Полендаков, отиде на проби в РБ Залцбург
Sheffield United On 22 July 2025, Polendakov signed for English Championship side Sheffield United for an undisclosed fee. Sheffield United reportedly utilised Artificial intelligence and data in the recruitment process which led to them signing Polendakov. Polendakov didn't make a single appearance for the Blades in his first season at the club. On 15 July 2026, he joined Ludogorets Razgrad on a season-long loan deal; the deal will become permanent if a certain criteria is met.
Career statistics Club
Club performanceLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotalClubLeagueSeasonAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBulgariaLeagueBulgarian CupEuropeOtherIncludes Promotion/relegation play-off matches.TotalSeptemvri SofiaFirst League2022–234000––40Second League2023–241000––10 Total 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0Career statistics 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1
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