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Georgi Dimitrov

Stalwart CB, also CDM Right-footed anchorclutch
Rating
81
Caps
77
Goals
6
Life
1959–2021
Clubs
PFC Beroe Stara Zagora, PFC CSKA Sofia, AS Saint-Étienne
Honours
national Player of the Year
#26
Editorial rank of 33 for Bulgaria
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A formidable centre-back, he anchored the Bulgarian defense with authority and precision, excelling in aerial duels and man-marking. Career record: 77 caps and 6 goals for Bulgaria; club career at PFC Beroe Stara Zagora, PFC CSKA Sofia, AS Saint-Étienne; honours include national Player of the Year.

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Career record

1976–1977PFC Beroe Stara Zagora
1977–1986PFC CSKA Sofia
1986–1988AS Saint-Étienne
1988–1989PFC CSKA Sofia
1989–1990PFC Slavia Sofia
Bulgaria77 caps, 6 goals

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Around Dimitrov in the almanac

One rank above: Dimitar Penev at #25.

One rank below: Nikolay Mihaylov at #27.

Bulgaria's editorial top five: Hristo Stoichkov · Dimitar Berbatov · Georgi Asparuhov · Hristo Bonev · Krasimir Balakov.