Bulgarian Star Shines in Bundesliga: Lucas Petkov and Elversberg Create History

• May 17, 2026 | 18:29

Bulgarian player Lucas Petkov and his team, Elversberg, achieved a historic promotion to the Bundesliga, securing a 3-0 victory against relegated Preussen Muenster in the 34th round of the 2. Bundesliga. This unprecedented achievement marks the first time in the club's history that a Bulgarian national and his team have reached the German elite. Elversberg, a club from a town of 13,000 in Saarland, has now achieved its third promotion in four years, rising from regional leagues to the Bundesliga.

Petkov was a starter and played for 88 minutes in the match, although he didn't score. He concludes the season as the most productive player on his team, with 13 goals and 7 assists. As a result, the Bulgarian national will once again play on the most elite fields of Germany in the new season.

Elversberg started the match strongly, largely securing the outcome within the first 15 minutes. In the 10th minute, following a series of passes, Tom Zimmerscheid found Bambase Conte, who scored from close range, giving Elversberg the 1-0 lead. Just five minutes later, French striker David Mokuah scored the second goal, capitalizing on a left-sided free-kick from Lasse Gunter.

Elversberg solidified their victory in the second half. In the 66th minute, Conte entered the penalty area and found Mokuah, who scored his second goal of the game, sealing the 3-0 win. Fans celebrated every moment until the final whistle.

Following the match, the club tweeted: "Mission accomplished: Our Elv beats Preussen Muenster and rises to the Bundesliga. After promotions in 2022 and 2023, a third promotion within four years—from the regional league to the Bundesliga. 💯🔥 3:0 | 90th minute #DieElv #UnsereElv #ELVSCP"

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