Kristijan Nikolov

Kristijan Nikolov
Nikolov with Galatasaray in November 2014.
Rabotnički
PositionPoint guard
LeagueMacedonian League
Personal information
Born (1996-10-05) 5 October 1996
Listed height1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Listed weight83 kg (183 lb)
Career information
Playing career2014–present
Career history
2014–2016Galatasaray
2015–2016→Yeşilgiresun Belediye
2016Trabzonspor
2016–2017İstanbul BB
2017–2018Yeşilgiresun Belediye
2018–2019Socar Petkim S.K.
2019–2022MZT Skopje
2022–2023Konyaspor
2023Rabotnički
2024Kapakli Spor
2024–2025Cedi Osman BSK
2025–2026Gaziantep Basketbol
2026–presentRabotnički
Career highlights

Kristijan Nikolov (born 5 October 1996) is a North Macedonian-Turkish professional basketball player for Rabotnički of the [[[Macedonian First League (basketball)|Macedonian League]].

Early years

Nikolov was born in Skopje, North Macedonia (then the Republic of Macedonia), to North Macedonian parents. He started playing basketball in North 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

  1. ↑ "Yesilgiresun signs Kristijan Nikolov and rookie David Laury". sportando.com. 28 June 2015. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
  2. ↑ ""Камбек" на Николов во Истанбул, но како играч на ИББ". sportmedia.mk. Retrieved 2 December 2016.
  3. ↑ "Kristijan Nikolov Yeşilgiresun'a Geri Döndü" (in Turkish). 2017-09-12. Retrieved 2017-10-23.
  4. ↑ "Kristijan Nikolov Petkim Spor'da" (in Turkish). 2018-01-12. Retrieved 2018-01-12.
  5. ↑ "Nikolov Konya'da" (in Turkish). basketfaul. July 12, 2022. Retrieved July 12, 2022.