Ivan Dimitrov

Stalwart CB, also CDM Right-footed sweeper

Rating

Caps

Goals

Life

1935–2019

Clubs

FC Lokomotiv 1929 Sofia, Spartak Sofia, Akademik Sofia

#20

Editorial rank of 33 for Bulgaria

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A resolute and commanding presence in the heart of Bulgaria's defense, he was renowned for his aerial dominance and robust tackling. Career record: 72 caps and 1 goals for Bulgaria; club career at FC Lokomotiv 1929 Sofia, Spartak Sofia, Akademik Sofia.

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Around Dimitrov in the almanac

One rank above: Georgi Sokolov at #19.

One rank below: Luboslav Penev at #21.

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