Ilian Iliev (footballer, born 1999)

Ilian Ilianov Iliev (Илиан Илианов Илиев; born 20 August 1999), also known as Ilian Iliev Jr., is a Bulgarian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Cypriot side Apollon Limassol.

Club career
Ilian made his first team league début in a 1–3 home defeat against Ludogorets on 9 September 2016, coming on as substitute for Georgi Iliev. He scored his first goal in the top division of Bulgarian football on 30 August 2019, in the 1–1 draw with Dunav Ruse.

On 31 July 2017, Iliev joined Académica de Coimbra's academy.

On 19 July 2021, Iliev agreed a deal to join Cypriot First Division side Apollon Limassol on a four-year contract. Having spent the first-half of the 2023–24 season on loan with A.E. Kifisia, Iliev returned to Cherno More on loan for the remainder of the season in February 2024.

International career
He made his debut for Bulgaria national football team on 25 March 2021 in a World Cup qualifier against Switzerland.

Personal life
He is the son of former footballer and current manager Ilian Sr.