Vladimir Gogov Strengthens Sportist (Svoge), Team with Record Number of New Players and Convincing Start in Second League

Experienced midfielder joins the "Chocolates"

Second division Sportist (Svoge) presented another new addition for the season – 27-year-old midfielder Vladimir Gogov. He strengthens the team with a contract until the end of the current campaign, after most recently being part of Belasitsa (Petrich). In his career, Gogov has played for Romanian elite club Academica Clinceni, as well as CSKA 1948 with First League appearances, and Septemvri (Simitli) in the Second League.
Gogov is the 18th new player in the squad, with 70% of the team renewed. Three of the new players are club academy graduates.

Strong start for the "Chocolates" in Second League

Despite significant changes, Sportist (Svoge) started the season excellently – the team has 5 points from 3 matches, placing them in 4th place in the standings. In the upcoming 4th round, Svoge will host newcomer Sevlievo, with expectations for the team to continue its positive momentum in the championship.

Transfer Revolution and Club Strategy

  • The squad is completely transformed – 18 new footballers, of whom three are youth academy products.
  • Management is betting on a combination of experienced additions like Gogov and young talents.
  • The goal is stable performance and fighting for top positions in the Second League.

Vladimir Gogov – Brief Profile

  • 27 years old, experienced midfielder
  • Last club: Belasitsa (Petrich)
  • Previous teams: Academica Clinceni (Romania, elite), CSKA 1948 (First League), Septemvri (Simitli)
  • Contract with Sportist (Svoge) until the end of 2025/26 season

Atmosphere and Team Expectations

In Svoge, the mood is upbeat after the good start. Most new players are quickly integrating, and fans hope the "Chocolates" will be a stable force this season and return the club among the leading teams in the second tier of Bulgarian football.

Follow the Second League – important matches and intriguing developments are ahead in the 2025/26 campaign!