Even though his team didn’t score any points in the last match against AEK in Larnaca, this game is still important for Ivan Pankov.
The Bulgarian international with the National Hope team became the youngest player ever to captain Freedom24 Krasava ENY.
In the Sunday match, he led his teammates onto the field at AEK Arena and gave a motivational speech.
Instead of being surprising, this feels like a natural step. The 20-year-old has shown his skills since he was part of Aris’s roster, and he grows more every day with regular games.
He is a key player for the Ypsonas team, starting in 17 matches this season in the Cyprus League by Stoiximan. Those who have watched him play describe him as a leader, a player with a bright future who is very mature for his age.
Moreover, those who know him say that the best is yet to come for Pankov, and everything he’s experienced so far is just the beginning.
