Dimitar Ivanov Berbatov is a Bulgarian former professional footballer who played as a striker. Known for his technique and ball control, Berbatov is regarded as one of the greatest Bulgarian players of all time. He captained the Bulgarian national team from 2006 to 2010 and is the nation’s top goalscorer.
Berbatov in 2024
Berbatov playing for Manchester United in October 2008, during a Champions League match against Celtic
Berbatov playing for Manchester United in 2011
Berbatov playing for Fulham in 2012
Bulgaria national football team
The Bulgaria national football team represents Bulgaria in men's international football, and is administered by the Bulgarian Football Union, a member association of UEFA.
Bulgaria vs. Sweden 0–0, 1974 FIFA World Cup
Bulgarian players celebrate victory over world champions Germany in the quarter-finals of the 1994 World Cup at Giants Stadium.
Hristo Stoichkov won the Ballon d'Or, World and European Golden Boots in 1994. He led Bulgaria to the semi-finals of the 1994 World Cup, along with leading Barcelona to their first ever UEFA Champions League title in 1992.
Bulgaria in 2010