Kiril Despodov

Kiril Despodov contract and transfer fees

Kiril Despodov's contract with PAOK runs until 30 June 2027 (7 months left). He is out of contract next summer, and from 1 January 2027 he can agree a pre-contract with another club.

Kiril Despodov has moved for €9m in disclosed transfer fees since 2015 (3 paid transfers). The biggest: €4m, CSKA Sofia to Cagliari, Jan 2019.

PAOK paid €3m for Kiril Despodov in September 2023. His value is now €3m, €220k above the fee. That is €27k per appearance across his 111 for them so far.

Kiril Despodov transfer history and what each club made

• CSKA Sofia · sold to Cagliari for €4m (Jan 2019)
• Cagliari · signed from CSKA Sofia for €4m (Jan 2019) · sold to Ludogorets for €2m (Jul 2021) · loss for Cagliari €2m
• Ludogorets · signed from Cagliari for €2m (Jul 2021) · sold to PAOK for €3m (Sep 2023) · profit for Ludogorets €1m
• PAOK · signed from Ludogorets for €3m (Sep 2023) · current club

Kiril Despodov injury record and availability

Kiril Despodov is out injured: toe injury since 3 Apr 2026, return date not set (30 games missed so far).

Since 2019, Kiril Despodov has had 11 injury spells: 459 days out and 56 games missed. Longest: toe injury, 221 days (Apr 2026).

• 2026/27: no injury recorded
• 2025/26: 6 spells, 292 days out, 44 games missed
• 2024/25: 2 spells, 38 days out, 4 games missed

PAOK injury list

Kiril Despodov international career: Bulgaria caps

Kiril Despodov has 60 senior caps for Bulgaria and 15 international goals.

Last 12 months: 2 caps, 2 starts, 123 minutes in 2 matchday squads. Last in the squad on 21 Nov 2025.