Yordan Letchkov (born July 9, 1967 in Sliven) was an argumentative balding Bulgarian midfielder who became an unlikely hero of World Cup 1994. Talented playmaker Letchkov was nicknamed ‘The Magician’ during his career due to his magical skill on the ball and because he looked a bit like Paul Daniels. Along with the likes of Hristo Stoichkov, Krassimir Balakov, Borislav Mikhailov and Trifon Ivanov he formed part of Bulgaria’s Golden Generation. The seemingly middle-aged midfielder also played well at Euro 96, but his career was derailed somewhat by his irritable nature.