Bulgarian footballer (born 2005)
Yoana Stankova|
| Full name |
Yoana Yordanova Stankova |
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| Date of birth |
(2005-08-20) 20 August 2005 (age 19) |
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| Place of birth |
Bulgaria |
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| Position(s) |
Defender, midfielder |
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Current team |
Sassuolo |
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| Years |
Team |
Apps |
(Gls) |
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Bulgaria |
18 |
(1) |
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Yoana Yordanova Stankova (Bulgarian: Йоана Станкова; born 20 August 2005) is a Bulgarian footballer who plays as a defender or midfielder for Sassuolo.
Early life
Stankova was born in 2005 in Bulgaria. She is a native of Burgas, Bulgaria.[1]
Education
Stankova attended Georgi Sava Rakovski School for Romance Languages in Bulgaria. She graduated in 2024.[2]
Career
Stankova is a Bulgaria international. She scored the first goal of the UEFA Women's Nations League.[3]
Style of play
Stankova mainly operates as a defender. She can also operate as a midfielder.
Personal life
Stankova has been a supporter of Spanish La Liga side Barcelona. She has regarded Argentina international Lionel Messi as her football idol.
References