Orlin Starokin

Orlin Ognyanov Starokin (Bulgarian: Орлин Старокин; born 8 January 1987) is a Bulgarian footballer of Russian origin who plays mainly as a left wingback. He currently plays for Pirin Blagoevgrad.

Career

Youth career

Starokin began his footballing career with the CSKA Sofia youth team. There he played as an offensive midfielder. He growth his skills at the academy until 2005.

Naftex Burgas

At the age of 18, in 2005, Starokin went to Burgas and signed his first professional contract with Naftex. At Naftex he played at first as a left winger and left back. In his first season in professional football, Starokin earned 19 appearances playing in the top division, scoring one goal.

Chernomorets Burgas

In summer of 2006 Starokin was on loan to Chernomorets Burgas, with whom he became champion of the second division. Later he was bought and played there until 2011.

Levski Sofia

On 14 June 2011, he signed for Levski Sofia. On 2 July 2011, Starokin made his unofficial debut for Levski in the 1:0 win against Loko Sofia in an exhibition match.

In June 2014 Starokin refused to renew his contract with Levski and decided to leave the club after 3 years and 71 appearances in which he scored 4 goals. Later he signed a contract with FC Irtysh Pavlodar. Starokin left Irtysh in November 2014, following the conclusion of the season.

Botev Plovdiv

After a short spell at FC Dinamo București, on 31 August 2015, Orlin Starokin joined Botev Plovdiv until the end of the season. He made an official debut on 12 September during the 0-2 home defeat from Litex Lovech.

Career statistics

As of 15 December 2014