Lazar Enev Marin (; born 9 February 1994) is a Bulgarian professional footballer who plays as a left-back or centre-back for First League club Slavia Sofia.
Club career Early career Marin began his career at the Spartak Plovdiv academy but moved to Botev Plovdiv along with Radoslav Terziev, Lachezar Angelov and Rosen Andonov in January 2012. In February 2013, he joined Rakovski on loan to gain first team experience. In June 2014, Marin was recalled by his parent club after spending years with Rakovski and making 34 league appearances.
Botev Plovdiv 2014–15 season On 7 December 2014, Marin was included in the starting lineup as a left defender during a 2–0 win over PFC Haskovo. A week later he played again 90 minutes and made a solid performance during a 1–0 loss from Ludogorets Razgrad.
On 15 March 2015, Marin participated in the final 30 minutes during a 2–0 home win of Botev Plovdiv over CSKA Sofia. He came on as a substitute for Momchil Tsvetanov and played on the atypical for him position of a left midfielder. A week later, on 22 March, Marin again came on as a substitute and again played on the same position during the 0–0 draw with Ludogorets Razgrad.
On 18 April Marin was included in the starting lineup for the 1–1 draw with Beroe Stara Zagora. He played well but was replaced on the half time due to an injury.Ботев изпусна Берое
On 3 May 2015, Marin came on a substitute and made an assist for the goal of Tomáš Jirsák during the 3–1 defeat from Ludogorets Razgrad.
Soon after Petar Penchev decided to start using Lazar Marin in more attacking role he scored his first goal in A grupa. On 16 May Marin opened the score with a right footed shot, although he prefers to play with the left foot, during the 3–2 win over CSKA Sofia. In the same game Marin also provided an assist to Ivan Tsvetkov. A week later, on 23 May, Marin scored again but this time Botev Plovdiv lost with 2–1 the away game versus Beroe Stara Zagora.
2015–16 season Lazar Marin established as a regular first team player for Botev Plovdiv during 2015–16 season. He participated in all of the first 10 matches in A Grupa and received 5 yellow cards. He missed the 11th round due to a ban.Ботев започна подготовката си за мача с Монтана In the beginning of 2016, after the arrival of Ihor Oshchypko, Marin lost his regular place in the starting line-up. On 6 March, he came on as a substitute during the 1–1 away draw with Beroe Stara Zagora.https://botevplovdiv.bg/Botev-vze-tochka-ot-Beroe-v-Stara-Zagora-3406.html
On 24 April Marin was in the starting line-up and scored a goal during the 2–1 defeat from Lokomotiv Plovdiv.Ботев допусна обрат в Дербито, още двама младоци с дебют в "А" група Five days later, on 29 April, Marin was in the starting line-up during the 2–2 draw with PFC Pirin Blagoevgrad.
Return to Botev
In January 2017, Marin returned to Botev Plovdiv as a free agent.https://botevplovdiv.bg/Lazar-Marin-se-zavurna-v-Botev--3770.html On 18 February, he made his debut after the come back during the 1–0 away win over Lokomotiv Gorna Oryahovitsa.
On 24 May 2017, Marin played an important role in the historical 2–1 win over Ludogorets Razgrad in the Bulgarian Cup final and won the cup with Botev Plovdiv.Ботев (Пловдив) триумфира с Купата на България!Ботев постигна мечтата, а клет Лудогорец сгъна платната!
Torpedo Kutaisi On 1 July 2018, Marin signed a one-year contract with Georgian club Torpedo Kutaisi.
Hebar Pazardzhik In June 2023, Marin joined Hebar.
International career Under 21 On 31 March 2015, Marin played for Bulgaria U21 during their 3–1 away defeat against Wales U21.Under-21 2017 - Wales-Bulgaria Lineups
On 21 May 2016, Marin was in the starting lineup during the 1–0 defeat from France U21.Младите "лъвове" отстъпиха пред Франция
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupEuropeTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBotev Plovdiv2011–12B Group2000–202012–13A Group0000–00Rakovski (loan)2012–13B Group8000–802013–1426341–304Botev Plovdiv2014–15A Group15210201822015–1624120–261CSKA Sofia2016–17Bulgarian First League0010–10CSKA Sofia II2016–17Bulgarian Second League131––131Botev Plovdiv2016–17Bulgarian First League15040–1902017–182714040351Torpedo Kutaisi2018Erovnuli Liga1613071262Botev Plovdiv2018–19Bulgarian First League1000–10 Career total147919113117911
Honours Botev Plovdiv Bulgarian Cup: 2016–17 Bulgarian Supercup: 2017
Torpedo Kutaisi Georgian Cup: 2018
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