Born in
Plovdiv, Hristov started his career with local outfit
Maritsa Plovdiv. His most successful period was with
CSKA Sofia - he won a
Bulgarian Cup with the "redmen" in 1999 and became vice-champion of Bulgaria in 2000. He also earned a championship bronze medal in 1998. A Plovdiv football legend, Hristov's nickname is
Romário. He debuted for the national side in 1995.
International goal :''Scores and results list Bulgaria's goal tally first.'' ==References==