Education
He was part of the Bulgarian 2004 European Football Championship team, which exited in the first round, finishing bottom of Group C, having finished top of Qualifying Group 8 in the pre-tournament phase. Chilikov was educated in Chernomorets"s youth academy.
Career
From 1999 to 2001 he played for the other club from Burgas – Naftex. His move from Naftex to Levski Sofia made him the record holder of the highest transfer between Bulgarian clubs. In June 2001, Levski signed Chilikov to a four-year deal for a record €1.25 million.
During his time with the "blues", Chilikov established himself as a dependable goal-scorer.
On 28 August 2002, Chilikov failed to convert a penalty in the 0:1 loss against Ukrainian side Dynamo Kyiv in a third qualifying round Champions League match. In 2005 he moved to Portugal Nacional Madeira.
In June 2007, Chilikov was loaned out to CSKA Sofia for one year and 50 000 euros price. On 11 August 2007, he netted an equalizing goal in an A PFG match against Litex Lovech.
However, despite generally impressing in his substitute appearances, Chilikov failed to establish himself as part of the starting 11.
In January 2008, he was transferred to Chinese club Dalian Shide. After that he had brief stints with Football Club Tobol, Chernomorets Burgas and Lokomotiv Plovdiv. From July to September 2010 he served as assistant manager in Neftochimic Burgas.
Chilikov was assistant manager in Chernomorets Burgas from June 2011 to May 2014.
Chilikov is known for his powerful heading ability. Between 2002 and 2004, Chilikov earned 7 caps for Bulgaria.
International goal.