Svetoslav Dyakov

• Full name: Svetoslav Nikolaev Dyakov
• Date of birth: June 30, 1984
• Place of birth: Satovcha, Bulgaria
• Nationality: Bulgarian
• Position: Defensive midfielder / Central midfielder

Club career (highlights)

• Pirin Blagoevgrad – Early professional years, developed as a first-team player.
• Svetkavitsa – Short spells in Bulgarian domestic football.
• Kaliakra Kavarna – Continued career in Bulgarian leagues.
• PFC Beroe Stara Zagora – Notable domestic performances.
• PFC Ludogorets Razgrad – Most prominent club tenure (joined 2011). Served many years as captain, central to the team’s domestic dominance. Won multiple Bulgarian First League titles, Bulgarian Cups and Supercups with Ludogorets. Known for leadership, work rate, defensive discipline and passing from midfield.

International career

• Bulgaria national team – Earned caps for the senior national team, representing Bulgaria in international competitions and qualifiers.

Playing style and attributes

• Defensive-minded midfielder with strong positional sense.
• Leadership qualities; often captained club side.
• Good tactical awareness, tackling and ability to distribute the ball from deep.

Notable achievements

• Multiple Bulgarian First League titles with Ludogorets Razgrad.
• Domestic cup and supercup victories with Ludogorets.
• Long-serving captain and influential figure in one of Bulgaria’s most successful modern clubs.

Retirement / Later career

• Svetoslav Dyakov retired from professional football after a long career primarily highlighted by his time at Ludogorets Razgrad, where he transitioned into a respected veteran and leader before leaving the playing squad.