Dimitar Telkiyski
Bulgarian footballer
Dimitar Telkiyski (Bulgarian: Димитър Телкийски; born 5 May 1977) is a Bulgarian football manager and a former player. His nickname is Mecho (Bulgarian: Мечо) or 'Teddybear', was given to him by the Botev Plovdiv supporters.
Career
Botev Plovdiv
Telkiyski developed his abilities in Botev Plovdiv's Youth Academy between 1990 and 1996. After that, he played three years for the seniors.
Levski Sofia
He joined Levski in 1999 and won three consecutive titles. However, at this time he was used mainly as a substitute. He became a first team regular in 2003. In May 2006, Telkiyski won the Bulgarian championship with Levski for the fourth time. With Levski Sofia he reached 1/4 finals of UEFA Cup in 2005–06. Next season, Levski Sofia with Telkiyski, reached the group-stage of UEFA Champions League, becoming the first Bulgaria team that reached the groups.
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