Georgi Atanasov (Bulgarian: Георги Атанасов; born March 6, 2004) is a footballer who currently plays for Sportist Svoge on loan from Arda Kardzhali. Born in Canada, he represents Bulgaria at youth international level.
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | George Atanassov[1] | ||
Date of birth | (2004-03-06) March 6, 2004 (age 18) | ||
Place of birth | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | ||
Position(s) | Winger | ||
Club information | |||
Current team |
Sportist Svoge (on loan from Arda Kardzhali) | ||
Number | 14 | ||
Youth career | |||
0000–2017 | Arda Kardzhali | ||
2017–2021 | Levski Sofia | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2021– | Arda Kardzhali | 19 | (0) |
2022– | → Sportist Svoge (loan) | 7 | (0) |
National team‡ | |||
2022– | Bulgaria U19 | 1 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 2 October 2022 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of April 1 2022 |
In January 2021, Atanasov left the youth side of Levski Sofia and signed a first team contract with Arda Kardzhali.[2] He made his professional debut on February 27 as a substitute for Rumen Rumenov in a 3–2 defeat to Slavia Sofia.[3] In July 2022 Atanasov was loaned to Second League side Sportist Svoge.[4]
Eligible for Canada and Bulgaria, Atanasov has represented the latter at youth level.[5]
In May 2022 Atanasov was named to the 60-man provisional Canadian U-20 team for the 2022 CONCACAF U-20 Championship.[6]
FC Sportist Svoge – current squad | |
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