Georgi Chilikov

Georgi Chilikov (Bulgarian: Георги Чиликов; born 23 August 1978 in Burgas) is a former Bulgarian footballer.

Georgi Chilikov
Chilikov with Levski Sofia in 2016
Personal information
Full name Georgi Prodanov Chilikov
Date of birth (1978-08-23) 23 August 1978
Place of birth Burgas, Bulgaria
Height 1.94 m (6 ft 4+1⁄2 in)
Position(s) Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1995–1998 Chernomorets Burgas 56 (29)
1999–2001 Neftochimic Burgas 56 (8)
2001–2005 Levski Sofia 97 (55)
2005–2007 CD Nacional 39 (4)
2007 CSKA Sofia 12 (3)
2008 Dalian Shide 12 (5)
2009 FC Tobol 9 (1)
2009 Chernomorets Burgas 6 (0)
2010 Lokomotiv Plovdiv 2 (0)
Total 289 (105)
International career
2002–2004 Bulgaria 7 (1)
Managerial career
2010 Neftochimic Burgas (assistant)
2011–2014 Chernomorets Burgas (assistant)
2014 Botev Plovdiv (scout)
2014 Botev Plovdiv (assistant)
2016 Levski Sofia U17
2016–2017 Levski Sofia (head scout)
2017 Oborishte
2017–2018 Ludogorets Razgrad (assistant)
2019–2021 Beroe (assistant)
2021 Arda Kardzhali
2022–2023 Spartak Varna (assistant)
2023– Sportist Svoge
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

He was part of the Bulgarian 2004 European Football Championship team, which exited in the first round, finishing bottom of Group C, having finished top of Qualifying Group 8 in the pre-tournament phase. Chilikov scored his only goal for the national side in the 2:1 home win against Andorra on 16 October 2002 in a Euro 2004 qualifier.

Playing career

Chilikov was educated in Chernomorets' youth academy. From 1999 to 2001 he played for the other club from Burgas – Naftex. His move from Naftex to PFC Levski (Sofia) made him the record holder of the highest transfer between Bulgarian clubs. In June 2001, PFC Levski (Sofia) signed Chilikov to a four-year deal for a record €1.25 million. During his time with the "blues", Chilikov established himself as a dependable goal-scorer. On 24 April 2004, he netted a last-minute goal against archrivals CSKA Sofia in an A PFG match to help his team to a 2:1 away win.[1] On 28 August 2002, Chilikov failed to convert a penalty in the 0:1 loss against Ukrainian side Dynamo Kyiv in a third qualifying round Champions League match.[2] In 2005, he moved to Portugal Nacional Madeira. In June 2007, Chilikov was loaned out to CSKA Sofia for one year and 50 000 euros price. Despite some reservations on the part of the CSKA supporters (due to the time he had spent at Levski Sofia), Chilikov quickly managed to win them over. On 11 August 2007, he netted an equalizing goal in an A PFG match against Litex Lovech.[3] On 30 August 2007, Chilikov scored a last-minute goal against Cypriot side AC Omonia in a UEFA Cup game and helped his team advance to the next stage. However, despite generally impressing in his substitute appearances, Chilikov failed to establish himself as part of the starting 11. In January 2008, he was transferred to Chinese club Dalian Shide. After that he had brief stints with FC Tobol, Chernomorets Burgas and Lokomotiv Plovdiv.

Coaching career

From July to September 2010 he served as assistant manager in Neftochimic Burgas. Chilikov was assistant manager in Chernomorets Burgas from June 2011 to May 2014. In July 2016, Chilikov was assigned as coach of PFC Levski (Sofia) U17 youth academy team. Between October 2016–June 2017 he was the Head Scout of Levski Sofia and was in charge of the team's selection.

On 9 June 2017, Chilikov was appointed as manager of Second League club Oborishte Panagyurishte.[4] In August 2017, only after a month in charge of Oborishte, Chilikov was appointed as an assistant manager of Ludogorets Razgrad.[5] In September 2021, Chilikov became the head coach of Arda Kardzhali.[6] He parted ways with the Kardzhali team in November 2021.[7]

Playing style

Chilikov is known for his powerful heading ability.

International career

Between 2002 and 2004, Chilikov earned 7 caps for Bulgaria, scoring one goal.

International goal
Scores and results list Bulgaria's goal tally first.[8]
#DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
116 October 2002Vasil Levski National Stadium, Sofia, Bulgaria Andorra1 – 02–1Euro 2004 qualifier

Honours
Levski Sofia

References
  1. "Всички мачове между "Левски" и ЦСКА – III част!" (in Bulgarian). Блиц Спорт. 27 March 2010. Retrieved 31 December 2011.
  2. "2002–2003: Левски – Сконто Рига, Динамо Киев" (in Bulgarian). Sportal.bg. 1 September 2010. Archived from the original on 8 July 2012. Retrieved 31 December 2011.
  3. ""Литекс"-ЦСКА 1:1" (in Bulgarian). Sport1.bg. 11 August 2007. Archived from the original on 20 April 2012. Retrieved 31 December 2011.
  4. "Чиликов начело на Панагюрище, Телкийски му помага" (in Bulgarian). gong.bg. 9 June 2017.
  5. Георги Чиликов част от щаба на Димитър Димитров в Лудогорец
  6. Kyrtunov, Bozhidar (8 September 2021). "Димитър Димитров-Херо напусна "Арда" часове след представянето си като треньор" (in Bulgarian). dnevnik.bg. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
  7. "Официално: Арда и Георги Чиликов се разделиха" (in Bulgarian). topsport.bg. 10 November 2021. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  8. "България би Андора с измамното 2:1". segabg.com (in Bulgarian). 17 October 2002. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
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