Player name: Kiril Despodov

Full name: Kiril Tomov Despodov

Date of birth: 11 July 1996

Place of birth: Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Nationality: Bulgarian

Position: Winger / Forward (primarily right winger)

Current club (as of 2026): Ludogorets Razgrad (Bulgaria) — note: club affiliation can change; verify current season roster for most up-to-date info.

Notable previous clubs:

• PFC Botev Plovdiv (Bulgaria)
• Cagliari Calcio (Italy) — loan
• PFC CSKA Sofia (Bulgaria)
• KAA Gent (Belgium)
• Ludogorets Razgrad (Bulgaria)

International career (Bulgaria):

• Senior debut: 2016
• Appearances: over 40 caps (total may vary with ongoing matches)
• Goals: around 6–8 for the senior national team (check latest statistics for exact totals)
• Role: Regular attacking option for Bulgaria, used primarily on the wings or as an inside forward.

Playing style and attributes:

• Technically gifted dribbler with good close control and quick feet.
• Strong at creating chances, delivering crosses and through balls, and cutting inside to shoot.
• Versatile across the front line; can play on either wing or centrally as a supporting forward.
• Known for pace, agility and attacking intelligence.

Honors and recognition:

• Bulgaria Young Player of the Year (2016)
• Bulgarian First League titles and domestic honors with Ludogorets (depending on seasons)
• Noted as one of Bulgaria’s more promising attacking talents of his generation.

Notes: Squad numbers, club affiliation, caps and goals change over time. For the most current statistics (club, caps, goals, recent transfers), consult official club websites, national team releases, or up-to-date databases such as FIFA, UEFA, Transfermarkt or national-football-teams.com.