Boban Nikolov

Boban Nikolov (Бобан Николов; born 28 July 1994) is a Macedonian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Nemzeti Bajnokság I club Kisvárda and the North Macedonia national team.

Personal life
Boban Nikolov is an ethnic Aromanian, and he speaks Aromanian.

Viitorul Constanța
On 8 March 2013, Nikolov made his debut for Viitorul Constanța in the Liga I, in a 4–1 defeat to Gaz Metan Mediaș. On 19 May of the same year, he scored his first Liga I goal in a 5–2 win against Steaua București.

Lecce
On 19 January 2021 he was signed by Italian Serie B club Lecce.

Sheriff Tiraspol
Seven months later, on 20 August 2021, he signed for Moldovan National Division club Sheriff Tiraspol.

FCSB
On 17 September 2022, Nikolov signed for Liga I club FCSB on a one-year deal, with an option to extend for a further year.

International career
On 29 May 2016, Nikolov made his international debut against Azerbaijan, and on 24 March 2017 he scored his first goal in the 2018 World Cup qualifier against Liechtenstein. He was also a regular in the U21 and U19 categories, where he also served as captain. he has earned a total of 22 caps, scoring 2 goals. He represented the nation at UEFA Euro 2020, their first major tournament.

International goals

 * As of match played 5 June 2022. North Macedonia score listed first, score column indicates score after each Nikolov goal.

Honours
Vardar Fehérvár
 * 1. MFL: 2015–16, 2016–17
 * Macedonian Super Cup: 2015
 * Nemzeti Bajnokság I: 2017–18
 * Magyar Kupa: 2018–19

Sheriff Tiraspol
 * Divizia Națională: 2021–22
 * Moldovan Cup: 2021–22