Stiliyan Petrov
Born: July 5, 1979 (age 45)
Height: 5' 10.5" (180cm)
Hometown: Montana, Bulgaria
Nationality: 
Bulgarian
BulgarianPosition: Central midfielder
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2006-2013 | Aston Villa |
Sports Mole has 113 articles about Stiliyan Petrov. Articles 1 to 40:
Premier League GW34 & FA Cup semi-finals predictions: Spinn's Louis O'Reilly vs. Sports Mole
Sports Mole takes on Spinn drummer and Aston Villa fan Louis O'Reilly for a Premier League and FA Cup predictions challenge in gameweek 34 of the 2023-24 season.
Apr 19, 14:41
Five memorable Old Firm derbies between Celtic and Rangers
Ahead of the 427th Old Firm derby on Wednesday night, Sports Mole takes a look at five memorable encounters between Scottish giants Celtic and Rangers.
Feb 1, 07:30
Stiliyan Petrov thinks Celtic fans are prepared to give Ange Postecoglou time
Ange Postecoglou suffered a sixth away defeat in charge on Sunday to leave Celtic sixth in the cinch Premiership table.
Sep 20, 19:16
Stiliyan Petrov: 'New Celtic manager will not have time for rebuild'
Eddie Howe, Roy Keane and Manchester City reserve boss Enzo Maresca are all being touted as possible replacements for Neil Lennon.
Mar 30, 16:24
In Focus: Ireland's next opponents Bulgaria
Krasimir Balakov's men arrive in Dublin fresh from Saturday's 4-0 drubbing by England.
Sep 9, 10:43
Stiliyan Petrov: 'Lack of competition to Celtic unhealthy'
Former Celtic midfielder Stiliyan Petrov says that the lack of competition up in Scotland is "unhealthy".
Apr 17, 18:36
Former Celtic, Manchester United midfielder Liam Miller dies, aged 36
Former Celtic and Manchester United midfielder Liam Miller dies at the age of 36.
Feb 10, 09:17
Stiliyan Petrov offered coaching role at Nuneaton Town
National League North side Nuneaton Town offer former Aston Villa and Bulgaria captain Stiliyan Petrov a role as player-coach.
Sep 27, 16:31
Stiliyan Petrov to sign for Nuneaton Town?
Former Aston Villa captain Stilyan Petrov is reportedly close to signing for sixth-tier outfit Nuneaton Town.
Sep 26, 15:22
Stiliyan Petrov misses out on playing contract with Aston Villa
Manager Roberto Di Matteo says that midfielder Stiliyan Petrov will not be offered a new playing contract by Aston Villa.
Jul 20, 19:43
Joe Bennett: 'Stiliyan Petrov can still play big part for Aston Villa'
Aston Villa defender Joe Bennett insists that Stiliyan Petrov can play a "big part" for the club this season following his return to action after a battle with cancer.
Jul 11, 20:18
Stiliyan Petrov makes first Aston Villa appearance in four years
Stiliyan Petrov plays the second half of Aston Villa's 8-0 win over Austrian sixth-tier club GAK 1902 - his first senior appearance of any sort in more than four years.
Jul 9, 20:31
Stiliyan Petrov "so happy" to return to Aston Villa
Stiliyan Petrov takes to Twitter to reveal his delight at being given the chance to begin pre-season training with former club Aston Villa.
Jun 23, 15:06
Stiliyan Petrov to resume training with Aston Villa
Stiliyan Petrov will take part in Aston Villa's pre-season trip to Austria as he bids to return to football after being diagnosed with leukaemia in 2012.
Jun 23, 12:26
Stiliyan Petrov wants Aston Villa return
Former Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov reveals that he wants to come out of retirement and rejoin the club following a battle with acute leukaemia.
Apr 26, 15:01
Stiliyan Petrov not surprised by Gabriel Agbonlahor conduct
Stiliyan Petrov insists that Gabriel Agbonlahor "loves" Aston Villa, despite being the subject of two off-field investigations by the club in a number of weeks.
Apr 20, 21:19
Report: Dimitar Berbatov in Aston Villa talks
Former Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur striker Dimitar Berbatov is having talks with Aston Villa, according to a report.
Sep 1, 09:32
Stiliyan Petrov confirms Aston Villa, Dimitar Berbatov talks
Former Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov confirms that striker Dimitar Berbatov has held talks with the club over a return to the Premier League.
Aug 3, 09:23
Aston Villa 'in talks with free agent Dimitar Berbatov'
Aston Villa reportedly open talks with free agent Dimitar Berbatov.
Jul 29, 00:00
Ashley Young marries partner four years after cancelling their wedding
Manchester United winger Ashley Young marries long-term partner Nicky Pike four years after cancelling the couple's original wedding date.
Jun 23, 12:57
Ex-Aston Villa and Celtic player Stiliyan Petrov wins Sunday league title
Stiliyan Petrov describes the feeling as 'priceless' after his Sunday league team win the title.
Apr 12, 06:21
Stiliyan Petrov confident Aston Villa will survive relegation
Stiliyan Petrov is confident that Aston Villa will survive relegation from the Premier League, with 10 games left to play.
Mar 11, 10:15
Tim Sherwood to ask Stiliyan Petrov to lead Aston Villa out at Wembley?
Tim Sherwood says that he may ask Stilian Petrov to lead the Aston Villa team out before their FA Cup semi-final at Wembley.
Mar 8, 23:41
Dion Dublin hails Aston Villa's appointment of Stiliyan Petrov
Former Aston Villa striker Dion Dublin hails Tim Sherwood's appointment of fan favourite Stiliyan Petrov.
Mar 7, 16:14
Stiliyan Petrov to join Aston Villa coaching setup
Former midfielder Stiliyan Petrov is given a place on the first-team coaching staff at Aston Villa.
Mar 5, 16:00
Former Celtic striker Chris Sutton calls for spirit of 2003
Talking to Sports Mole, former Celtic striker Chris Sutton looks ahead to the club's Europa League campaign, which begins with a trip to Red Bull Salzburg.
Sep 17, 08:37
Video: John Terry takes ice bucket challenge and nominates Rafael Benitez
Chelsea captain undertakes the ice bucket challenge and nominates Rafael Benitez, John Obi Mikel and Frank Lampard
Aug 19, 04:38
Aleksandar Tonev completes Celtic loan move
Aston Villa midfielder Aleksandar Tonev joins Celtic on a season-long loan.
Aug 11, 21:59
One Direction's Louis Tomlinson to make Doncaster Rovers reserves debut
One Direction's Louis Tomlinson will make his long-awaited debut for Doncaster Rovers reserves in the coming weeks.
Jan 23, 23:08
Michael Schumacher fights for life: Twitter reacts
Sports Mole picks out some of the Twitter messages of support for Michael Schumacher, who is fighting for his life following a skiing accident.
Dec 30, 12:56
One Direction star Louis Tomlinson added to 'Football Manager 2014'
One Direction star Louis Tomlinson is added to the list of players for Doncaster Rovers on computer game Football Manager 2014.
Nov 7, 12:37
Aston Villa's Paul Lambert praises One Direction star for meeting daughters
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert reveals that One Direction star Louis Tomlinson took time out to speak to his three daughters.
Sep 13, 12:39
Video: Celebrities playing football with limited success
Sports Mole looks back on celebrities that have not fared overly well on the football pitch.
Sep 10, 12:57
Gabriel Agbonlahor receives death threats from One Direction fans
Gabriel Agbonlahor receives death threats from angry One Direction fans after the Aston Villa forward injured Louis Tomlinson during a charity match.
Sep 9, 13:54
Gabriel Agbonlahor to apologise to One Direction singer
Gabriel Agbonlahor says that he will apologise to Louis Tomlinson after injuring the One Direction singer in a charity match.
Sep 8, 22:53
Stiliyan Petrov charity match draws 60,000
More than 60,000 supporters turn out for a charity match for leukaemia survivor Stiliyan Petrov.
Sep 8, 19:47
Gabriel Agbonlahor injures One Direction star Louis Tomlinson
One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson suffers an injury following a challenge with Gabriel Agbonlahor during a charity match.
Sep 8, 15:40
Stiliyan Petrov: "Support has been incredible"
Stiliyan Petrov reveals that the support he has received from football fans has helped him during the 18 months of leukaemia treatment.
Sep 1, 15:46
On this day: Stiliyan Petrov signs for Aston Villa
On this day in 2006, Stiliyan Petrov became Martin O'Neill's first signing at Aston Villa.
Aug 30, 09:48
Aston Villa secure airline deal to show own channel on flights
Aston Villa secure deals with three airlines to show official channel AVTV during flights.
Aug 19, 14:57
