Nasko Sirakov (Bulgarian: Наско Сираков) is a retired Bulgarian professional footballer, best known as a prolific striker for both club and country.
Full name: Nasko Ivanov Sirakov
- Date of birth: February 3, 1962
- Place of birth: Sofia, Bulgaria
- Position: Striker (centre forward)
Club career (highlights)
- Levski Sofia (multiple spells) — Sirakov is especially associated with Levski Sofia, where he became one of the club's all-time leading scorers and a fan favorite.
- Espanyol (Spain) — Had a stint in La Liga with RCD Espanyol in the late 1980s / early 1990s.
- Real Zaragoza (Spain) — Brief period on loan while in Spain.
- Other clubs — Played in Turkey and had other domestic spells; his career included successful returns to Bulgarian football where he frequently led scoring charts.
International career
- Country: Bulgaria
- Appearances: Over 40 caps for the Bulgarian national team.
- Goals: Scored more than 15 international goals.
- Major tournaments: Part of the Bulgarian squads in the early 1990s; while he narrowly missed selection for Euro 1996, he was a contemporary of Bulgaria’s golden generation that reached the 1994 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals.
Playing style and legacy
- Known for strong finishing, intelligent movement in the penalty area, and aerial ability.
- One of Bulgaria’s most prolific strikers of the 1980s and early 1990s, Sirakov remains a celebrated figure at Levski Sofia and in Bulgarian football history.
Post-playing career
- After retiring, Sirakov took on roles in football administration and remained involved with Levski Sofia in various capacities.
Honours (selected)
- Multiple Bulgarian league titles and domestic cups with Levski Sofia.
- Individual top-scorer awards in Bulgarian competitions during his career.
This summary highlights Sirakov’s main achievements and role with Bulgaria and Levski Sofia; he is regarded as one of Bulgaria’s notable forwards from his era.