Nikolay Krastev () (born 29 October 1979) is a former

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, who played as a defender and is currently manager of Neftochimic Burgas. Krastev was a central/left defender and captain of the team. He started his career in Naftex Burgas's youth teams.

Career

Krastev played nine seasons for Naftex Burgas. In 2003 and 2004, he was a part of

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, being capped six times. He signed with Chernomorets Burgas in June 2006 on a free transfer and played in Intertoto Cup 2008 matches against the Slovenian

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and the Swiss

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. In January 2011, he signed with Chernomorets Pomorie. On 23 June 2017, Krastev was appointed as manager of Neftochimic Burgas. On 6 October 2017, following a Board of Directors' decision, Krastev was demoted to assistant manager with Blagomir Mitrev taking charge of the club. He once again became head coach in October 2020, after Viktorio Pavlov was relieved of his duties as manager.

Personal life

Krastev's son, Dimo Krastev, is also a professional footballer.

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* 1979 births Living people Footballers from Burgas Bulgarian men's footballers Bulgarian football managers Bulgaria men's international footballers First Professional Football League (Bulgaria) players PFC Naftex Burgas players PSFC Chernomorets Burgas players OFC Pomorie players Men's association football defenders {{Bulgaria-footy-defender-stub