Setter Georgi Bratoev and the management of VC Neftochimic 2010 (Burgas) officially announced that they are terminating their relationship by mutual agreement. The club thanked the 37-year-old volleyball player for his contribution over the years and wished him health and success in every future endeavor.
Bratoev's contribution to Neftochimic
The experienced playmaker leaves a significant mark in the history of the Burgas club. With Neftochimic, he won:
3 Superliga titles (2017, 2018, 2019)
2 Bulgarian Cups (2018, 2021)
4 National Supercups (2017, 2018, 2019, 2021)
Bratoev was at the center of a number of major successes, demonstrating leadership, experience, and composure in decisive moments over the years.
Biographical data
Name: Georgi Bratoev
Date of birth: 21.10.1987, Sofia
Position: Setter
Height: 203 cm
Weight: 100 kg
Nationality: Bulgaria
Club career
| Years | Team |
|---|---|
| 2003-2004 | Slavia |
| 2005-2010 | Levski |
| 2010-2011 | Tyumen (Russia) |
| 2011-2012 | Levski |
| 2012 | Al Rayyan (Qatar) |
| 2013 | Yugra Samotlor (Russia) |
| 2013 | Slavia |
| 2014-2015 | Lokomotiv (Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine) |
| 2015 | Montana |
| 2015 | Neftyanik (Orenburg, Russia) |
| 2015-2016 | Trento (Italy) |
| 2016 | Szczecin (Poland) |
| 2017-2019 | Neftochimic |
| 2019-2020 | Hebar |
| 2020-2021 | Neftochimic |
| 2021-2024 | Deya |
| from 2024 | Neftochimic |
His career is marked by an impressive international tour – Russia, Qatar, Ukraine, Italy, and Poland, which shows his demand as an experienced setter and his ability to adapt to different championships.
Successes and accolades
| Achievements | Years |
|---|---|
| Bronze medal from a European Championship with Bulgaria | 2009 |
| Vice-champion from the European Games | 2015 |
| 4th place at the Olympic Games in London | 2012 |
| Finalist in the Champions League with Trento | 2016 |
| 6 times champion of Bulgaria (3 with Levski, 3 with Neftochimik) | 2005, 2006, 2009, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| 6 times winner of the Bulgarian Cup | 2006, 2012, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2024 |
| Ukrainian Cup with Lokomotiv (Kharkiv region) | 2015 |
| 5 times winner of the Bulgarian Supercup | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
His accolades testify to consistency and success over time. Particularly impressive are the medals with the national team and the Champions League final – the most prestigious club stage in Europe.
With the departure of Georgi Bratoev, 'Neftochimik 2010' parts ways with one of its most experienced players, who left a lasting mark on the club's history. His career is an example of professionalism and dedication, and his achievements will remain in the memory of Bulgarian volleyball fans.
photo: NVL
