How much do basketball players earn in A Group?

Reported monthly pay in A Group runs from €0 to €1,400 per month. By role: rookie €0 to €400, rotation player €400 to €800, starter €800 to €1,400, import player €600 to €1,200. Figures are net monthly pay. Source: Federation data, 2022.

Can a non-EU player sign in Bulgaria?

Bulgaria is an EU market, so EU passport holders count as local players under Bosman. A non-EU player needs a work permit and takes up one of the club's import slots. EU passports move freely. Non-EU players need a work permit and take an import slot.

When do clubs in Bulgaria sign players?

The main signing window in Bulgaria runs July to September, when most rosters are decided. A mid-season window around January covers replacements and injury cover.

Basketball salaries in Bulgaria

What clubs actually pay across 5 Bulgaria divisions, who is allowed to sign, and the months when rosters are decided. Built from player reports, agent data and league sources, updated as contracts are confirmed.

5: Leagues tracked
€0 to €1,400: Monthly pay across tiers
July to September: Primary signing window

Leagues and pay

Southeastern Europe · EU

NBL → A Group → Division B

Salaries · NBL

Salary data being added

Ranges for NBL appear once verified player reports come in. No guesses, ever.

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When clubs sign

JAN

FEB

MAR

APR

MAY

JUN

JUL

AUG

SEP

OCT

NOV

DEC

Primary windowMid-season windowNow

Import rule · NBL: EU passports move freely. Non-EU players need a work permit and take an import slot.
League structure: NBL → A Group → Division B
Salary basis: Not documented yet

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