Yoana Stankova
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Yoana Yordanova Stankova | ||
| Date of birth | 20 August 2005 | ||
| Place of birth | Bulgaria | ||
| Position(s) | |||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Sassuolo | ||
| International career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Bulgaria | 18 | (1) | |
Yoana Yordanova Stankova (Bulgarian: Йоана Станкова; born 20 August 2005) is a Bulgarian footballer who plays as a defender or midfielder for Sassuolo.
Early life
Stankova was born in 2005 in Bulgaria. She is a native of Burgas, Bulgaria.[1]
Education
Stankova attended Georgi Sava Rakovski School for Romance Languages in Bulgaria. She graduated in 2024.[2]
Career
Stankova is a Bulgaria international. She scored the first goal of the UEFA Women's Nations League.[3]
International goals
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 22 September 2023 | Petar Miloševski Training Centre, Skopje, North Macedonia | North Macedonia | 1–0 | 1–0 | 2023–24 UEFA Women's Nations League |
Style of play
Stankova mainly operates as a defender. She can also operate as a midfielder.
Personal life
Stankova has been a supporter of Spanish La Liga side Barcelona. She has regarded Argentina international Lionel Messi as her football idol.