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Orlin Starokin

Orlin Ognyanov Starokin (Bulgarian: Орлин Старокин; born 8 January 1987) is a Bulgarian footballer who plays as a left-back for Kostinbrod.

Club career

Youth career

Starokin began his footballing career with the CSKA Sofia youth team. There he played as an offensive midfielder. He improved his skills at the academy until 2005.

Naftex Burgas

At the age of 18, in 2005, Starokin moved to Naftex Burgas, signing his first professional contract. At Naftex he played at first as a left winger and left back. In his first season in professional football, Starokin earned 19 appearances playing in the top division, scoring one goal.

Chernomorets Burgas

In the summer of 2006 Starokin was on loan to Chernomorets Burgas, with whom he became champion of the second division. Later he was bought and played there until 2011.

Levski Sofia

On 14 June 2011, he signed for Levski Sofia.[1] On 2 July 2011, Starokin made his unofficial debut for Levski in the 1–0 win against Lokomotiv Sofia in an exhibition match.[citation needed]

In June 2014 Starokin refused to renew his contract with Levski and decided to leave the club after three years and 71 appearances in which he scored 4 goals.

Irtysh Pavlodar

Starokin signed a contract with Irtysh Pavlodar in Kazakhstan.[2] Starokin left Irtysh in November 2014, following the conclusion of the season.[3]

Botev Plovdiv

After a short spell at Dinamo București Starokin joined Botev Plovdiv until the end of the season.[4] He made an official debut on 12 September during a 2–0 home defeat from Litex Lovech.[5]

Cherno More

On 14 June 2017, Starokin joined Cherno More Varna.[6] On 21 July 2017, he made his debut in 4–0 away win over Vereya, playing as defensive midfielder.[7]

Alki Oroklini

On 30 June 2018, Starokin signed a one-year contract with Cypriot club Alki Oroklini.[8]

International career

In late August 2017, Starokin earned his first call-up to the Bulgaria national team, for the 2018 World Cup qualifiers against Sweden and the Netherlands,[9] but did not debut.

Career statistics

As of 12 December 2020[10]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Naftex Burgas 2005–06 A Group 19 1 0 0 19 1
2007–08 B Group 22 1 0 0 22 1
2008–09 13 1 0 0 13 1
Total 54 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 54 3
Chernomorets Burgas (loan) 2006–07 B Group 17 1 0 0 17 1
Chernomorets Burgas 2008–09 A Group 14 0 0 0 14 0
2009–10 25 1 0 0 25 1
2010–11 30 0 2 0 32 0
Total 69 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 71 1
Levski Sofia 2011–12 A Group 26 1 2 0 2 0 30 1
2012–13 16 1 5 0 2 0 23 1
2013–14 29 3 0 0 1 0 30 3
Total 71 5 7 0 5 0 0 0 83 5
Irtysh Pavlodar 2014 Kazakhstan Premier League 10 0 1 0 11 0
Lokomotiv Sofia 2014–15 A Group 10 0 1 0 11 0
Dinamo București 2015–16 Liga I 1 0 0 0 1 0
Botev Plovdiv 2015–16 A Group 15 0 1 0 16 0
Pirin Blagoevgrad 2016–17 Bulgarian First League 25 3 2 0 27 3
Cherno More Varna 2017–18 Bulgarian First League 16 2 1 0 17 2
Vitosha Bistritsa 2017–18 Bulgarian First League 13 1 0 0 13 1
Alki Oroklini 2018–19 Cypriot First Division 24 1 0 0 24 1
Enosis Neon Paralimni 2019–20 Cypriot First Division 12 0 1 0 13 0
Levski Sofia 2020–21 Bulgarian First League 11 0 1 0 12 0
Career total 348 15 15 0 5 0 0 0 368 15

References