Dominik Yankov

Dominik Yankov (Bulgarian: Доминик Янков; born 28 July 2000) is a Bulgarian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ludogorets Razgrad.

Born in Canada to Bulgarian parents, Yankov played in the Power FC Soccer Academy in Toronto until age 13, when joined Sunderland's Academy. Three years later he moved to Bulgaria, joining Ludogorets, where he made his senior debut.

International Career

Yankov was born in Canada while his parents are from Bulgaria, which makes him eligible for both Canada and Bulgaria national teams. He represented Canada U15, but later represented Bulgaria on U17, U19 and U21 levels although he received several invites for Canada's youth teams, including a call for the U23 for the 2020 CONCACAF Olympic qualifying. In an interview in June 2020 he explained that he would represent the country that contact first with him. In October 2020 he was called for Bulgaria U21 team, but after an injury of Borislav Tsonev, Yankov received his first call up for the senior team of Bulgaria, declaring he will represent the nation on international level. He completed his debut on 8 October in the UEFA Euro 2020 Play-off match against Hungary, coming as a substitute in the 79th minute. In 2021 he was recalled for the U21 team of Bulgaria for the friendly tournament Antalya Cup, where he was named the team captain. Bulgarian team finished as a runner-up, losing the final game against North Macedonia U21. Yankov scored 2 goals and was named as the best midfielder.

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