Athlete Info

Introduction

I am a dedicated student-athlete from Bulgaria looking to combine a strong academic education with my passion for soccer. I have more than eight years of experience in 11-a-side soccer, playing primarily as a defensive midfielder and central defender.

My goal is to continue developing both academically and athletically while contributing to a college soccer program through my discipline, teamwork, determination, and experience.

Sport

Sport Soccer
Team/Club UFC SOFIA
Position/Discipline Defensive Midfielder/Central Defender
NAIA ID
NCAA ID

Top Athletic Achievements

Konstantin began playing soccer with FC Sofia Sport, where he spent four years before joining UFC Sofia 1992. He currently represents UFC Sofia 1992 at both U19 and senior men’s level, with the men’s team competing in the third tier of Bulgarian soccer.

2025/26 SEASON STATISTICS

U19

Games Played: 16
Games Started: 13
Goals: 1
Assists: 2

Men’s Team

Games Played: 11
Games Started: 2
Goals: 1

CAREER STATISTICS

Total Games Played: 124
Total Games Started: 93
Career Goals: 12
Career Assists: 14

Senior Men’s Soccer

Games Played: 16
Games Started: 5
Goals: 1

Competitions & Tournaments

2022/23

U15 — 4th Place

2023/24

U16 — 3rd Place
Men’s Team — 3rd Place

2024/25

U17 — 6th Place
Verona Cup — Quarterfinalist
Copa Catalunya — 5th Place

2025/26

6th Place

Other Athletic Info

ADDITIONAL SOCCER ACHIEVEMENTS

2024/25

  • 3rd Place — U16
  • 3rd Place — Men’s Team
  • Represented his school soccer team in the Sofia Regional Finals

ADDITIONAL SOCCER QUALIFICATIONS

Regional Referee License — Bulgaria

UEFA Fundamentals of Grassroots Coaching Qualification

Academics

GPA 3.6
SAT
TOEFL February 2027
High SchoolPGVT “A. S. Popov”

Other Achievements

LEADERSHIP & EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

  • President of the School Sports Committee — 2 consecutive years
  • School Committee Board Member — 2 years
  • Class President — 3 years
  • School Soccer Team — 4 years

Interview

What makes you different?

What makes me different is my determination. When I set a goal for myself, I work hard to achieve it, even when it becomes difficult.

I also strongly believe in teamwork. I always try to bring people together, support my teammates, and do my part to help the team succeed. My experiences as a player, student leader, referee, and coach have taught me the importance of responsibility, communication, and working with others toward a common goal.

This keeps Konstantin’s original emphasis on determination and teamwork while incorporating the leadership experience documented elsewhere in his profile. His original answer specifically identifies determination and teamwork as the qualities that distinguish him.

Why do you want to compete in college?

I want to compete in college because I believe it will give me the opportunity to reach my full potential both as a soccer player and as a student.

Playing college soccer in an international and competitive environment would expose me to new experiences, different coaching methods, and new challenges. I believe this would help me develop as a player and as a person while allowing me to continue my education at the same time.

For me, college soccer is an opportunity to challenge myself, experience a new environment, and see how far I can develop in the sport.

What are your college goals?

My college goals are to succeed both academically and athletically. On the field, I want to improve my skills, contribute to my team, compete for championships, and continue developing as a player.

Academically and personally, I want to learn new things, experience a different environment, and continue developing both on and off the field.

I want to leave college as a better player, a better student, and a more experienced person.

What are your soccer and life goals?

Soccer has always been an important part of my life, and my long-term goal is to build my future around the sport.

As a player, I want to compete at the highest level I can reach, continue improving, challenge myself, and discover how far I can go.

In the future, I would also be interested in other areas of the game. Whether my career is as a player, coach, referee, or in another role within soccer, I want the sport to remain an important part of my professional life.

Is there anything else we should know?

Leadership has been an important part of my school and athletic experience. I am currently serving my second consecutive year as President of my school’s Sports Committee. I have also served on the School Committee Board for two years and as a class president for three years.

I played for my school’s soccer team for four years, which helped me develop my teamwork, discipline, and sense of responsibility.

Outside of playing, I hold a Regional Referee License in Bulgaria and have completed the UEFA Fundamentals of Grassroots Coaching qualification. These experiences have helped me develop my leadership, communication, decision-making, and understanding of the game from different perspectives.

Media

⚽ KONSTANTIN UZUNOV – FOOTBALL HIGHLIGHTS