Yoana Yordanova Stankova (; 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.
Education
Stankova attended Georgi Sava Rakovski School for Romance Languages in Bulgaria. She graduated in 2024.
Career
Stankova is a Bulgaria international. She scored the first goal of the UEFA Women's Nations League.
International goals No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 22 September 2023 Petar Miloševski Training Centre, Skopje, 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.
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