Georgi Markov (footballer)

Georgi Markov (Bulgarian: Георги Марков; 20 January 1972 – 18 February 2018) was a Bulgarian footballer. He played as a defender. He was known as a tough, but generally fair tackler, and was nicknamed the "Börner Grater". He was born in Gotse Delchev, Bulgaria. He played for the national football team of Bulgaria from 1999 to 2005.

Georgi Markov

Personal information
Full name	Georgi Slavev Markov
Date of birth	(1972-01-20)20 January 1972
Place of birth	Gotse Delchev, Bulgaria
Date of death	February 18, 2018(2018-02-18) (aged 46)
Place of death	Sofia, Bulgaria
Height	1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Playing position	Centre back
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1990–1993	Pirin GD
1993–1996	Botev Plovdiv	65	(9)
1996–2000	Lokomotiv Sofia	89	(2)
2000–2003	Levski Sofia	58	(1)
2002	→ Trabzonspor (loan)	10	(0)
2003	Lokomotiv Sofia	13	(2)
2004–2005	Levski Sofia	31	(0)
2005–2006	Ergotelis	25	(4)
2006–2010	Lokomotiv Sofia	89	(2)
Total		377	(20)
National team
1999–2005	Bulgaria	36	(1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Markvov died of a heart attack in Sofia, Bulgaria on 18 February 2018 at the age of 46.