Georgi Kupenov
Georgi Kupenov (Bulgarian: Георги Купенов; born 24 February 1997) is a Bulgarian footballer who plays as a defender for Etar Veliko Tarnovo.[2]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Georgi Slavchev Kupenov | ||
Date of birth | 24 February 1997 | ||
Place of birth | Burgas, Bulgaria | ||
Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 1⁄2 in)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Centre back | ||
Youth career | |||
Chernomorets Burgas | |||
Botev Plovdiv | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2015–2018 | Botev Plovdiv | 0 | (0) |
2016 | → Dobrudzha (loan) | 7 | (0) |
2016–2017 | → Septemvri Sofia (loan) | 17 | (2) |
2017–2018 | → Nesebar (loan) | 16 | (0) |
2018–2019 | Vitosha Bistritsa | 38 | (2) |
2020 | Etar | 21 | (0) |
National team | |||
2014–2016 | Bulgaria U19 | 10 | (1) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 24 December 2020 |
Career
Kupenov made his unofficial debut for the first team of Botev Plovdiv on 15 November 2014. He came on as a substitute during the second half of the 2-0 win over the Greek football club Panthrakikos.[3]
On 23 May Kupenov was included in the squad for the 1-2 away defeat from Beroe Stara Zagora but remained an unused substitute.[4][5]
On 24 February 2016 it was reported that he would be sent on loan until the end of the season to Septemvri Sofia.[6] Two days later it was confirmed that he was sent on loan, but to Dobrudzha Dobrich. [7]
In August 2016 Kupenov joined Septemvri Sofia officially on a loan deal until January 2017. He made his debut for the team on 6 August 2016 in match against Spartak Pleven.[8] After his good performance his loan was extended until 31 June 2017 on 13 January 2017.[9] Sadly, on 9 February 2017 it was reported that he will probably miss the remainder of the season after sustaining an injury.[10]
On 24 August 2017, Kupenov was loaned to Second League club Nesebar.[11]
On 12 July 2018, Kupenov signed with Vitosha Bistritsa.[12]
International career
Kupenov has earned several caps for the Bulgarian U18 team.[13][14][15]
In March 2016 Kupenov was in the starting lineup of Bulgaria U19 for the 0-1 defeats from Belgium U19 and Croatia U19.[16][17]
References
- "Елитна юношеска група до 17 години - 2013/2014, Футболист - Георги Купенов" (in Bulgarian). academy.botevplovdiv.bg. Retrieved 16 March 2017.
- "Футболист - Георги Купенов Лична информация". Archived from the original on 2014-11-29. Retrieved 2014-11-17.
- Ботев се наложи с 2:0 над Пантракикос в контрола
- Алекс Колев попадна в групата за мача с Берое
- Ботев допусна обрат в Стара Загора
- Ботев преотстъпи юношески национал на Септември (София)
- Ботев (Пловдив) даде до края на сезона юношески национал на втородивизионния Добруджа 1919
- Spartak vs Septemvri
- Георги Купенов ще продължи да защитава цветовете на Септември до края на сезона.
- Георги Купенов ще отсъства от терените до края на сезона.
- "Ботев даде още един играч под наем" (in Bulgarian). plovdivnews.net. 24 August 2017.
- "Витоша привлече Георги Купенов" (in Bulgarian). fcvitosha.bg. 12 July 2018.
- България отстъпи на Япония в Санкт Петербург
- България победи Литва на турнира за юноши в Санкт Петербург
- Юношите завършиха 1:1 с Каленбергер Ланд
- Юношите на България аут от Евро 2016
- Юношите започнаха с минимална загуба от Хърватия