Name: Svetoslav Dyakov

Nationality: Bulgarian

Date of Birth: September 3, 1984

Position: Defensive midfielder / Central midfielder

Club career (highlights):

• Pirin Blagoevgrad — Youth and early professional years; made early senior appearances before moving on.
• Lokomotiv Plovdiv — Continued development in Bulgarian top flight.
• Levski Sofia — Short spell at one of Bulgaria’s biggest clubs.
• Ludogorets Razgrad (2011–2020) — Most notable period: captain for several seasons, cornerstone of the midfield. Key contributor as Ludogorets dominated Bulgarian football, winning multiple Bulgarian First League titles and domestic cups. Participated in UEFA Champions League and Europa League campaigns with the club.
• Ended his professional playing career after leaving Ludogorets; later involved in football in other roles (coaching/administration) in Bulgarian football circles.

International career:

• Represented the Bulgaria national team, earning multiple caps and serving as an experienced midfield option through the 2010s.

Style of play and attributes:

• Defensive-minded central midfielder known for tactical awareness, tackling, work rate and leadership on and off the pitch.
• Often tasked with breaking up opposition play, protecting the backline, and initiating transitions from defense to attack.

Honours (selected with Ludogorets):

• Multiple Bulgarian First League titles (consecutive championships during his time at the club)
• Bulgarian Cup and Bulgarian Supercup victories

Legacy: Dyakov is remembered as one of Ludogorets’ most important midfielders in their period of domestic dominance and as a respected leader for club and country.