Christopher Petrov Popov (born 26 October 2004) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a forward or midfielder for EFL League Two club Barrow, on loan from Premier League club Leicester City.

Club career

Popov joined the Leicester City academy in 2021 after being released by Manchester United.[2] On 27 August 2024, he made his senior debut for the club as a 73rd-minute substitute in a 4-0 EFL Cup victory against Tranmere Rovers.[3]

International career

Born in Wales, Popov is of Bulgarian descent and is eligible to play for both Wales and Bulgaria.[4][5]

Career statistics

As of match played 9 November 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Leicester City U21 2022–23[6] — — — 3[a] 0 3 0
2023–24[7] — — — 1[a] 0 1 0
2024–25[8] — — — 1[a] 0 1 0
Total — — — 5 0 5 0
Leicester City 2024–25[8] Premier League 0 0 0 0 1 0 — 1 0
Barrow (loan) 2024–25[8] League Two 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 9 0
Career total 8 0 1 0 1 0 5 0 15 0
  1. ^ a b c Appearances in EFL Trophy

References

  1. ^ "C. Popov". Soccerway. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  2. ^ Pawley, Luke (16 April 2022). "Leicester City may already have the next Jamie Vardy in their ranks". Leicestershire Live. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  3. ^ "Leicester City vs Tranmere Rovers: League Cup". BBC Sport. 27 August 2024. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  4. ^ Нападател с български произход в "Лестър"
  5. ^ И Крис Попов с шанс да играе за България
  6. ^ "Games played by Chris Popov in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
  7. ^ "Games played by Chris Popov in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
  8. ^ a b c "Games played by Chris Popov in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
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