The Bulgarian Riviera should suffice: Vilian Bijev at Cherno More Varna

Discussion in 'Yanks Abroad' started by Who is this guy?, Jul 16, 2011.

  1. Who is this guy?

    Dec 13, 2009
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Thought Id start a YA thread for him. This is definitely him in this clip(#18 scores twice at 2:10 and 3:12). Hes definitely EU eligible with a Bulgarian passport.
    [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yqgbc5biN0&feature=player_embedded"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yqgbc5biN0&feature=player_embedded[/ame]

    He made the U-17/18 Development Academy Starting XI this year
    shout out to revelationx for the heads up
     
  2. revelationx

    revelationx Member+

    Jun 5, 2006
    London
    Re: Villyan Bijev at Liverpool FC?

    The above vid is for a match a few days ago. Today (Sat) in a match against Stevenage, LFC won 8-0 and I think Bijev scored a hat-trick.
     
  3. bshredder

    bshredder BigSoccer Supporter

    Feb 23, 1999
    Club:
    Millwall FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: Villyan Bijev at Liverpool FC?

    Yup

    3 goals
    1 assist

    That is how you impress on a trial
     
  4. jond

    jond Member+

    Sep 28, 2010
    Club:
    Levski Sofia
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: Villyan Bijev at Liverpool FC?

    So did he just recently go over on trial, and is still there? I find this very interesting, given half my family is bulgarian. Anyone know anything more about this kid?
     
  5. Werdman89

    Werdman89 Member+

    May 27, 2008
    Boston, MA
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: Villyan Bijev at Liverpool FC?

    As mentioned above, he's still there. He's been in all recent US U18 camps including the last trip to Portugal, but was left off the Milk Cup roster(Luis Gil, National Player of the Year Luis Rendon, Hertha's Jerome Kiesewetter and Omar Salgado got the forward spots). Also rumored to have trained with the Bulgarian U19s on a recent trip to visit family in Bulgaria though I wouldn't read into it much since he didn't even mention it in this interview:
    http://www.fresnobee.com/2011/06/16/2430506/local-soccer-standouts-eye-europe.html#ixzz1PXNJO2QB
     
  6. Sandon Mibut

    Sandon Mibut Member+

    Feb 13, 2001
  7. ImaPuppy

    ImaPuppy Member+

    Aug 10, 2009
    Using too many parentheses
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    American Samoa
    Re: Villyan Bijev at Liverpool FC?

    If he ditches Liverpool for college he's making a mistake. Kenny is all about the youth movement and it looks like he might be around for a while.

    Also, I thought both trialists looked fantastic in the highlights. Who is this "Nacho" kid, spanish?
     
  8. sidefootsitter

    sidefootsitter Member+

    Oct 14, 2004
    Re: Villyan Bijev at Liverpool FC?

    Bulgaria is not in the EU.

    Check - it is of 4 years ago.

    The news doesn't get too fast where I am in Tora Bora.
     
  9. revelationx

    revelationx Member+

    Jun 5, 2006
    London
    Re: Villyan Bijev at Liverpool FC?

    Nacho is Spanish and has also got rave reviews. I think he might be from Atletico but this may not be the case.
     
  10. Balerion

    Balerion Member+

    Aug 5, 2006
    Roslindale, MA
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: Villyan Bijev at Liverpool FC?

    I haven't seen any details about Nacho's identity. I am going to venture a guess that his name is Ignacio, though...
     
  11. ImaPuppy

    ImaPuppy Member+

    Aug 10, 2009
    Using too many parentheses
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    American Samoa
    Re: Villyan Bijev at Liverpool FC?

    Got it, thanks and rep.

    Atletico certainly has one of the best youth setups in Europe, no surprise if he's from there just judging by his fluidity and decision making in those highlights.
     
  12. revelationx

    revelationx Member+

    Jun 5, 2006
    London
  13. chalaron

    chalaron Member+

    Aug 15, 2006
    Baton Rouge, Louisia
  14. revelationx

    revelationx Member+

    Jun 5, 2006
    London
    Re: Villyan Bijev at Liverpool FC?

    Highlights (goals) from the LFC U18 match against Stevenage.

    [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leB53tS2iV4"]‪Liverpool U18 8 - 0 Stevenage, 16/7/11‬‏ - YouTube[/ame]

    Bijev played the no 9 in the first half.
     
  15. alocksley

    alocksley Member

    Jan 30, 2004
    Burbank, CA
  16. comoesa

    comoesa Member+

    Aug 13, 2010
    Christen Press's armpit
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: Villyan Bijev at Liverpool FC?

    He got this good playing in America only? He played for a DA right?
     
  17. Werdman89

    Werdman89 Member+

    May 27, 2008
    Boston, MA
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: Villyan Bijev at Liverpool FC?

    Yes, Cal Odyssey
     
  18. comeonnow

    comeonnow New Member

    Mar 23, 2008
    Re: Villyan Bijev at Liverpool FC?

    Bijev signed a 5-year deal with Liverpool...Odyssey players having good summer...Bijev at Liverpool; Antognoli, Biswell and Trejo with SuperElite in Europe; Elijah Martin at U-15 National Camp; Nathan Smith just finished up at U-17 WC...
     
  19. ielag

    ielag Member+

    Jul 20, 2010
    Re: Villyan Bijev at Liverpool FC?

    1 of the 3 California-based MLS teams needs to try to affiliate with Cal Odyssey ASAP, if Odyssey is open to an agreement like that.

    And most importantly, congrats to Villyan if true!
     
  20. El Michael

    El Michael Member

    Dec 17, 2009
    Club:
    DC United
    Re: Villyan Bijev at Liverpool FC?


    now if Pelosi signs with them that would be most excellent...2 U-18's with LFC?? not bad at all
     
  21. Minnesota FC 518

    May 22, 2008
    Minneapolis, MN
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: Villyan Bijev at Liverpool FC?

    wow, really? that's some faith they're showing in him to give him a 5 year deal. awesome nonetheless.
     
  22. jakepc42

    jakepc42 Member+

    Mar 26, 2011
    Houston
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: Villyan Bijev at Liverpool FC?

    A 5 year deal for an 18 year old? Sounds like they really like him...
     
  23. usry723

    usry723 Member+

    Aug 14, 2008
    Georgia, USA
    Club:
    Atlanta
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: Villyan Bijev at Liverpool FC?

    Is he eligible to play for any other countries?
     
  24. USAMEX10

    USAMEX10 Member+

    Sep 24, 2010
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Re: Villyan Bijev at Liverpool FC?

    I think Bulgaria
     
  25. revelationx

    revelationx Member+

    Jun 5, 2006
    London
    Re: Villyan Bijev at Liverpool FC?

    I am seeing reports that Bijev has agreed a 3 year deal with LFC with an option for two more years. Congrats to him. Also Marc Pelosi signed this weekend too by various reports. So 2 Americans in one weekend!
     

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