Mirko Petrov (Macedonian: Мирко Петров; born 1 November 1956) is a Macedonian former professional footballer who played as a forward.

Mirko Petrov
Personal information
Date of birth (1956-11-01) 1 November 1956 (age 68)
Place of birth Skopje, FPR Yugoslavia
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1977–1978 Rabotnički 30 (6)
1978–1981 Teteks 81 (15)
1981–1983 Hajduk 4 (0)
1983–1985 Pelister 69 (41)
1985–1987 Vardar 45 (10)
1987–1988 Real Burgos 28 (11)
1988 Vardar 12 (1)
1988–1989 Real Burgos 19 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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After playing for Macedonian second tier clubs Rabotnički and Teteks, Mirko Petrov joined renowned Yugoslav First League team Hajduk. But, his two year stay in this team was marked with low number of caps. In his first season, he played one single match in national championship (against Velež Mostar) after which he was suspended for entire season because he wasn't properly registered for Hajduk. Also, during that season he played in UEFA Cup match against Valencia. Upon leaving Hajduk, he became important part of teams Pelister and Vardar. With latter one, he won Yugoslav Championship in 1987,[1] before the title was given to FK Partizan after their six points deduction was reversed. He also set abroad to play season and a half for Spanish second tier side Real Burgos.

Personal life

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His son is footballer Filip Petrov.

References

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  1. ^ Profile - FK Vardar (in Macedonian)
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