Martin Georgiev

In this Bulgarian name, the patronymic is Pavlov and the family name is Georgiev.

Martin Georgiev

Personal information
Full name	Martin Pavlov Georgiev
Date of birth	(2005-09-24) 24 September 2005 (age 19)
Place of birth	Sofia, Bulgaria
Height	1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)[1]
Position(s)	Defender
Team information
Current team	Slavia Sofia
Number	6
Youth career
2015–2021	Slavia Sofia
2022–2023	→ Barcelona (loan)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2021–2022	Slavia Sofia II	17	(0)
2021–	Slavia Sofia	50	(2)
International career^‡
2021–2022	Bulgaria U17	11	(2)
2021–	Bulgaria U19	9	(0)
2022–	Bulgaria U21	3	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 09:45, 20 December 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11:45, 7 April 2023 (UTC)

Martin Pavlov Georgiev (Bulgarian: Мартин Павлов Георгиев; born 24 September 2005) is a Bulgarian footballer who currently plays as a defender for Slavia Sofia. He was included in The Guardian's "Next Generation" list for 2022.[2]

Club career

Born in Sofia, Georgiev started his career at the local Slavia Sofia. He made his professional debut for the team on 11 November 2021 in a league match against CSKA Sofia.[3] One week later, he played his second league match against Ludogorets, but was sent off with a straight red after a heavy foul.[4] In May 2022, it was reported that Barcelona were interested in signing Martin.[5] On June 1, Slavia's owner, Ventseslav Stefanov, announced that the deal was almost completed and Martin would sign with Barcelona for 2 years, however, the final agreement between the two clubs ended up being a one year loan deal with Barcelona's Juvenil A team.[6]

On 15 July 2022, Georgiev joined Barcelona Juvenil A on loan with an option to buy.[7] In September of the same year, he was named by English newspaper The Guardian as one of the best players born in 2005 worldwide.[8] On 4 July 2023, Slavia announced his return to the team from Barca following the completion of his loan.[9]

International career

Georgiev represented Bulgaria U17 at the 2022 UEFA European Under-17 Championship where the team finished last in the group stage.[10]

Career statistics

Club

As of 1 May 2022.[11]

Club	Season	League			Cup		Continental		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Slavia Sofia	2021–22	First League	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	7	0
Career total			6	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	7	0

Notes

References

1. "Profile at PFCSlavia.com".
2. "Next Generation 2022: 60 of the best young talents in world football". The Guardian. 28 September 2022. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
3. ЦСКА изпусна питомното срещу Славия на Българска армия
4. Мартин Георгиев остави Славия с 10 души след безумен червен картон
5. Славия и Барселона се договориха за Мартин Георгиев, трансферът е въпрос на часове
6. Венцеслав Стефанов: Мартин Георгиев ще бъде вторият българин в Барса
7. Официално: Мартин Георгиев е футболист на Барселона
8. Christenson, Marcus; Bloor, Steven; Blight, Garry (28 September 2022). "Next Generation 2022: 60 of the best young talents in world football". The Guardian. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
9. Мартин Георгиев с горещ коментар и първи думи пред БЛИЦ TV след завръщането от Барселона!
10. Ето състава на България U17 за Европейското
11. Martin Georgiev at Soccerway