Evdokiya Popadinova
Evdokiya Popadinova (Bulgarian: Евдокия Попадинова, born 26 October 1996) is a Bulgarian footballer who plays as a forward for S.S.D. Napoli Femminile.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 26 October 1996 | ||
Place of birth | Hadzhidimovo, Bulgaria | ||
Height | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Napoli Femminile | ||
Number | 99 | ||
Youth career | |||
Sportika Blagoevgrad | |||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2016–2017 | Northwestern Ohio | 44 | (36) |
2018–2019 | Florida Gulf Coast Eagles | 33 | (22) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2013–2015 | Sportika Blagoevgrad | ? | (?) |
2015 | Bristol Academy | 4 | (0) |
2016 | London Bees | 13 | (3) |
2020 | AaB | 4 | (1) |
2020– | Napoli Femminile | 6 | (3) |
National team | |||
2013– | Bulgaria | ||
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
Club career
Early years
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Popadinova has played for Sportika Blagoevgrad in her home country before moving to England to sign with Bristol Academy.[1] In doing so she is the first Bulgarian to make an appearance in the FA WSL.[2] In March 2016, Popadinova signed with FA WSL 2 team London Bees.[3]
College
In 2016, Popadinova enrolled at the University of Northwestern Ohio to play for their Division II NAIA program. Following two years with the Racers, Popadinova transferred to play with the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles in NCAA Division I.[4] Ahead of her senior season, Popadinova was named on the MAC Hermann Trophy watchlist, one of only two players from her conference.[5]
International career
At age 16, Popadinova made her senior debut for Bulgaria on 20 August 2013, coming on as a substitute to score in the 4–2 away win over Macedonia in a friendly match.[6]
Awards
References
- "Exclusive: Bristol Academy Make Seven New Signings". Bristol City.
- "Номинации за жена на годината в категория "Спорт" (in Bulgarian). graziaonline.bg. 2015. Archived from the original on 2015-11-02. Retrieved 2015-10-17.
- "Seven players join the Bees!". London Bees. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
- "@FGCU_WSoccer Adds High-Scoring Bulgarian Evdokia Popadinova As Transfer". FGCU Athletics.
- "Popadinova garners MAC Hermann Trophy Watch List honors". FGCU Athletics.
- "Жените победиха Македония с 4:2 насред Скопие" (in Bulgarian). Bulgarian Football Union. 2013-08-20. Retrieved 2015-10-17.
- "Евдокия Попадинова най-добра сред жените в България" (in Bulgarian). sportal.bg. 2017-01-07. Retrieved 2017-01-07.
- Yotova, Ralitsa (7 January 2018). "Ивелин Попов е "Футболист на годината" за трети пореден път!" (in Bulgarian). topsport.bg. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
- Petkov, Georgi (5 January 2020). "Димитър Илиев е "Футболист на годината", получи наградата си лично от Бербатов". topsport.bg. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
- NAIA Archive