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Fahredin Mustafov
Fahredin Mustafov, widely known as “Feri,” is a world-class Bulgarian professional poker player and a powerhouse on the high-stakes circuit. Currently ranking #2 on Bulgaria’s all-time money list, Mustafov has enjoyed a legendary 2025 and early 2026 campaign, highlighted by a historic $1.3 million victory in the Onyx Super High Roller Series Main Event. Known for his technical versatility in both No-Limit Hold’em and Mixed Games, he is a mainstay of the Triton Poker Series and European Poker Tour (EPT).
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings surpassing $10,734,000 (according to The Hendon Mob), Mustafov is the most successful tournament grinder in Bulgarian history alongside Alex Kulev. His career-best live score of $1,300,000 was achieved in August 2025 with a victory in the Onyx Super High Roller Series Main Event in Cyprus. Mustafov’s 2025 was a record-breaking year, where he also finished 6th in the World Series of Poker (WSOP) $50,000 High Roller for $470,036. He has maintained this “Player of the Year” pace into 2026, already securing a victory in the EPT Paris €5,000 Pot-Limit Omaha event for $167,460 and a 3rd-place finish in the 2026 Onyx High Roller Series Opener for $200,000. His rapid ascent through the highest stakes contributes to an estimated poker net worth of over $12 million.
Biography & Poker Background
Born and raised in Bulgaria, Mustafov is a central figure in the “Bulgarian Wave” of pros that has dominated the global high-stakes scene. He first gained international attention in 2018 after defeating a stacked final table-including Isaac Haxton and Alex Foxen-to win the partypoker LIVE MILLIONS Barcelona High Roller for $496,000. Residing in Sofia, Mustafov is known for his relentless work ethic, transitioning from a successful online grinder to a high-roller specialist who competes in every major stop from Triton Poker Series Jeju to EPT Monte Carlo. Despite his millions in winnings, “Feri” is known for his professional, soft-spoken demeanor at the table, letting his clinical and aggressive play do the talking.
Play Style & Strategy
Mustafov is renowned for a “highly technical, adaptive, and fearless” play style. His strategy is deeply rooted in modern Game Theory Optimal (GTO) principles, but he is specifically praised for his mastery of Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) and Mixed Games, as evidenced by his 2026 EPT Paris victory. He is a master of identifying technical imbalances in high-stakes fields and applying unrelenting pressure, particularly in “small-ball” No-Limit Hold’em formats where precise sizing is paramount. His approach is characterized by exceptional mental stamina; he frequently bags chip leads in multi-day High Roller events by out-grinding his opponents in the late levels. Whether navigating a WSOP Championship or an elite Triton field, Mustafov’s strategy revolves around technical balance and a clinical ability to execute thin-value bets in high-leverage spots.
Social Media & Online Presence
Want to follow the Bulgarian “End Boss” as he continues to chase his first WSOP bracelet and the #1 spot on the national leaderboards? You can find his profiles and stats here:
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