How many caps did Ivan Dimitrov win for Bulgaria?

Ivan Dimitrov won 72 caps for Bulgaria, scoring 1 goals.

Which clubs did Ivan Dimitrov play for?

FC Lokomotiv 1929 Sofia (1955–1965), Spartak Sofia (1965–1969), Akademik Sofia (1969–1971).

Where does Ivan Dimitrov rank among Bulgaria's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Ivan Dimitrov #21 of Bulgaria's 33 greatest players of all time.

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21 / Bulgaria · 1957–1970

Ivan Dimitrov

CB sweeper

Caps · Bulgaria

Goals · Bulgaria

Life

1935–2019

Clubs

FC Lokomotiv 1929 Sofia, Spartak Sofia, Akademik Sofia

#21

Editorial rank of 33 for Bulgaria

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

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.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q1989768

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Career record

1955–1965	FC Lokomotiv 1929 Sofia
1965–1969	Spartak Sofia
1969–1971	Akademik Sofia
Bulgaria	72 caps, 1 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Bulgaria checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Bulgaria checked 4 October 2026

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Around Dimitrov in the almanac

One rank above: Georgi Sokolov at #20.

One rank below: Luboslav Penev at #22.

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

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