Bulgaria shirt worn by Krasimir Balakov in the European Qualifier (Euro 96) against Albania (3:0). Game played in Sofia on October 7, 1995. Bulgaria finished second in their qualifying group, behind Germany, and made it to the historic first European Championship. The former attacking midfilder made 92 appearances for the national team between 1988 and 2003 (one of the best totals in national history) and scored 16 goals. He is a bronze medalist from the 1994 FIFA World Cup and was voted to the World Cup All-Star team.