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Valeri DomovchiyskiBulgarian footballer, striker
Date of Birth: 05.10.1986
Country:  Bulgaria |
Content:
- Valeri Domovchiyski
- Levski Sofia
- Near-Transfer to Blackburn Rovers
- Loan to Hertha Berlin
- Permanent Move to Hertha Berlin
- Honors
Valeri Domovchiyski
Early CareerValeri Domovchiyski (born October 15, 1986) is a Bulgarian striker who currently plays for Botev Plovdiv. After an impressive season with Maritsa, he was acquired by Bulgarian powerhouse Levski Sofia in 2005.
Levski Sofia
Domovchiyski emerged as a key player for Levski, replacing the legendary Grigori Chelikov. He contributed crucial goals in European competitions, helping the team reach the UEFA Champions League group stages for the first time. In total, he played 19 European matches for Levski, scoring 11 goals.
Near-Transfer to Blackburn Rovers
In January 2008, Domovchiyski underwent a trial with Blackburn Rovers of the English Premier League. However, a potential deal collapsed due to health concerns discovered during his medical examination.
Loan to Hertha Berlin
On January 29, 2008, Domovchiyski was loaned to Hertha Berlin with an option to buy. He made his debut on February 10th and scored his first goal for the club against Bayern Munich on May 17th, becoming the last player to score against legendary goalkeeper Oliver Kahn.
Permanent Move to Hertha Berlin
Hertha Berlin exercised their purchase option on May 22, 2008, acquiring Domovchiyski for a transfer fee of €1.6 million. He helped the team win the 2. Bundesliga in the 2010/11 season.
Honors
Levski Sofia:Bulgarian Champion: 2005/06, 2006/07
Bulgarian Cup Winner: 2004/05, 2006/07
Bulgarian Supercup Winner: 2005, 2007
Hertha Berlin:
2. Bundesliga Champion: 2010/11
