FC Bulgaria

Mladen Mladenov : Defender Nickname: The Blade Date of Birth: 02/08/1973 Squad: number: 5 Height: 6' 1 Weight: 190 1st team games: 70 1st team goals: 2 Characteristics: Local lad with a bright future after some impressive performances during the past few seasons. Tough tackling, no nonsense defender Former clubs: Trainee Birth Place: Montana If there's one player you can guarantee will give you 100 per cent every game and epitomise the FC Bulgaria spirit it is Mladen Mladenov. One of the first names on Rado Belev's team sheet Mladenov doesn't get the headlines like a Koko Velchev or Boho, but he does a job and does a very good one at that. He gets criticised for the attacking side of his game but the defensive side of his game is brilliant, and he can play either full back position or centre half. He is an excellent marker and a fine tackler and you rarely see a winger give 'The Blade' a roasting. His determination to give 100 per cent every time he pulls on the yellow shirt has made him a firm favourite with both the manager and the fans.