The performances of nineteen-year-old Bulgarian winger Kristijan Balov have attracted attention from several European clubs, including Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen, Trabzonspor, LASK from Linz, and Ludogorets. Balov plays for Slavia Sofia, which he joined in July 2024. During the 2025/2026 season, he scored 5 goals and provided 7 assists in 31 domestic league appearances. He has also earned 1 cap for Bulgaria and scored 1 goal. His contract with Slavia Sofia runs until June 2027. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €1.00m. In January and February 2026, Slavia Sofia's asking price was reportedly close to €2,000,000.