Georgi Georgiev Dimitrov (Bulgarian: Георги Георгиeв Димитров; 14 January 1959 – 8 May 2021) was a Bulgarian professional footballer who played as a centre-back.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Georgi Georgiev Dimitrov | ||
Date of birth | (1959-01-14)14 January 1959 | ||
Place of birth | Stara Zagora, Bulgaria | ||
Date of death | 8 May 2021(2021-05-08) (aged 62) | ||
Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1976–1977 | Beroe Stara Zagora | 27 | (1) |
1977–1986 | CSKA Sofia | 222 | (19) |
1986–1988 | Saint-Étienne | 54 | (3) |
1988–1989 | CSKA Sofia | 22 | (2) |
1989–1990 | Slavia Sofia | 16 | (0) |
Total | 341 | (25) | |
National team | |||
1978–1988 | Bulgaria | 77 | (7) |
Teams managed | |||
2003 | Marek Dupnitsa | ||
2006–2007 | Velbazhd Kyustendil | ||
2007–2008 | Marek Dupnitsa | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Dimitrov represented Bulgaria on 77 occasions between 1978 and 1988, scoring 7 goals. He captained his country 56 times including at the 1986 FIFA World Cup.[1]
CSKA Sofia
Bulgaria squad – 1986 FIFA World Cup | ||
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Bulgarian Footballer of the Year | |
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