Georgi Mladenov (born 11 May 1962 in

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positions.

Professional career

During his

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playing career, Mladenov played with

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Bulgarian national team

Mladenov was also a member of the senior Bulgarian national basketball team, before retiring in 2003.Georgi MLADENOV (BUL).
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Honours and awards

Playing career

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* Bulgarian League champion (8×): (1979, 1981, 1982, 1986, 1993, 1994, 2000, 2001) *

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winner (5×): (1979, 1982, 1983, 1993, 2001) ;

* Tunisian League champion: (1992) ;

* Bulgarian League champion (2×): (1995, 1996) *

winner: (1995) ;

* Bulgarian League champion: (1997) *

winner: (1997)

References

External links

FIBA Player Profile

Eurobasket.com Coach Profile
1962 births Living people Bulgarian men's basketball players BC Levski Sofia players Shooting guards Small forwards Basketball players from Sofia Basket Rimini Crabs coaches {{Bulgaria-basketball-bio-stub