Kristijan Nikolov
Kristijan Nikolov (born 5 October 1996) is a Macedonian-Turkish professional basketball player for Konyaspor of the Turkish Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL).
Nikolov with Galatasaray in November 2014. | |
| No. 5 – AYOS Konyaspor | |
|---|---|
| Position | Point guard |
| League | Basketbol Süper Ligi |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 5 October 1996 Skopje, Macedonia |
| Nationality | Macedonian / Turkish |
| Listed height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) |
| Listed weight | 83 kg (183 lb) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 2014–present |
| Career history | |
| 2014–2016 | Galatasaray |
| 2015–2016 | →Yeşilgiresun Belediye |
| 2016 | Trabzonspor |
| 2016–2017 | İstanbul BB |
| 2017–2018 | Yeşilgiresun Belediye |
| 2018–2019 | Socar Petkim S.K. |
| 2019–2022 | MZT Skopje |
| 2022–present | Konyaspor |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Early years
Nikolov was born in Skopje, Macedonia, to Macedonian parents. He started playing basketball in Macedonia. In 2010, he moved to Galatasaray Liv Hospital where he signed a youth contract to play in it the club's youngster teams.
Professional career
Nikolov made his debut in Galatasaray's senior team in the 2014–15 season.
On 28 June 2015 he was sent on loan to Yeşilgiresun Belediye.[1]
On 2 December 2016, he signed with İstanbul BB.[2]
On 12 September 2017, Nikolov returned to Yeşilgiresun Belediye.[3]
On 12 January 2018, he signed with Socar Petkim S.K.[4]
On 24 July 2019, he signed with MZT Skopje.
On July 12, 2022, he has signed with Konyaspor of the Turkish Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL).[5]
Personal
In 2014, Nikolov became a Turkish citizen at the age of 17.
References
- ^ "Yesilgiresun signs Kristijan Nikolov and rookie David Laury". sportando.com. 28 June 2015. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
- ^ ""Камбек" на Николов во Истанбул, но како играч на ИББ". sportmedia.mk. Retrieved 2 December 2016.
- ^ "Kristijan Nikolov Yeşilgiresun'a Geri Döndü" (in Turkish). 2017-09-12. Retrieved 2017-10-23.
- ^ "Kristijan Nikolov Petkim Spor'da" (in Turkish). 2018-01-12. Retrieved 2018-01-12.
- ^ "Nikolov Konya'da" (in Turkish). basketfaul. July 12, 2022. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
External links
- Kristijan Nikolov at eurobasket.com
- Kristijan Nikolov at euroleague.net
- Kristijan Nikolov at fiba.com