Stefan Smarkalev
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Stefan Stefanov Smarkalev | ||
| Date of birth | 14 May 2007 | ||
| Place of birth | Sofia, Bulgaria | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Werder Bremen | ||
| Number | 37 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2014–2024 | Botev Plovdiv | ||
| 2024– | Werder Bremen | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022–2024 | Botev Plovdiv II | 42 | (0) |
| 2022–2024 | Botev Plovdiv | 2 | (0) |
| 2025– | Werder Bremen II | 0 | (0) |
| 2025– | Werder Bremen | 0 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2022–2023 | Bulgaria U16 | 4 | (0) |
| 2023 | Bulgaria U17 | 1 | (0) |
| 2025– | Bulgaria U19 | 1 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 12:24, 22 April 2025 (UTC) | |||
Stefan Smarkalev (Bulgarian: Стефан Смъркалев; born 14 May 2007) is a Bulgarian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Werder Bremen II.
Career
Smarkalev began his career at Botev Plovdiv Academy at the age of 7.[1] He signed his first professional contract with the team in January 2023.[2] He made his professional debut for Botev in a league match against Arda Kardzhali on 6 June 2023, at the age of 16 years and 23 days.[3] On 26 June 2024, he completed a transfer to Werder Bremen, joining theur U19 team.[4] On 11 November 2024, he helped his U19 team qualify for the quarter finals of youth cup, making an assist, scoring a penalty and saving one penalty in the added time.[5]
References
- ^ "От малък "жълто-черен" и на таз идея верен! Смъркалев се сбогува емоционално с Ботев (СНИМКИ)". Plovdiv24.bg. 25 June 2024.
- ^ "Стефан Смъркалев подписа първи професионален договор с Ботев Пд - По света и у нас - БНТ Новини".
- ^ "Стефан Смъркалев пред dsport: Искам да съм най-добрият вратар на България (ВИДЕО)". dsport.bg. 27 November 2024.
- ^ "17-годишният страж Стефан Смъркалев ще продължи кариерата си във Вердер Бремен - По света и у нас - БНТ Новини".
- ^ "Наш вратар блесна в Германия с гол, асистенция и спасена дузпа (видео)". Gong.bg.