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Dimitar Berbatov
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 with 48 goals, a record shared with Hristo Bonev.
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sports · Bulgarian footballer (born 1981) · association football player · also Dimitar Berbatov, Dimitar Ivanov Berbatov, Berbatov
Born 30 January 1981 · Q170235
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2026· 8 entries
“Hi wogboy (sorry, but I still hate that w word).”
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“Did you know that Dimitar Berbatov learned how to speak english through the Godfather films...it was a offer he couldn't refuse”
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“Did you know that Tomasz Kuszczak is worth 57 points in scrabble”
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“And yes, very pleased with City thanks - although we’re slipping a bit at the moment....get the cheque book out Thaksin!”
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“This a headline from a British tabloid...oh no, its from Foxsports...They'll have me for that”
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Public attention spiked: 5,047 Wikipedia readers in one day, 4.5× the usual 1,126, with 0 article edits.
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Public attention spiked: 5,470 Wikipedia readers in one day, 4.9× the usual 1,126, with 0 article edits.
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2025· 2 entries
The Mirror: Sir Alex Ferguson apologised to Dimitar Berbatov after making Man Utd star feel 'worthless'
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Yahoo! Sports: Dimitar Berbatov: The Elegant Striker
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2024· 2 entries
The New York Times: Dimitar Berbatov joked Arsenal are like Stoke – they’re pragmatic, but their set pieces are not the same
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Yahoo! Sports: Dimitar Berbatov interview: I told Man City to ‘f--- off’ when they tried to hijack move to United
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2022· 1 entry
2024 and 2025 as well as one match for Tottenham Hotspur in 2025, with all four of these matches being held in benefit for the club's two non-profit foundations
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2017· 1 entry
Played for Kerala Blasters FC (2017–2018) — 9 appearances, 1 goals.
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2016· 1 entry
NBC Sports: “Interview with Dimitar Berbatov, conducted by journalist Dimitar Berbatov”
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2015· 1 entry
Played for PAOK FC (2015–2016) — 17 appearances, 4 goals.
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2014· 3 entries
Won award: Monaco Player of the Year (2014).
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Won award: UNFP Ligue 1 Player of the Month (April 2014).
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Played for AS Monaco FC (2014–2015) — 38 appearances, 13 goals.
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2013· 1 entry
Won award: Fulham Player of the Season (2012–13).
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2012· 2 entries
Joined Fulham in 2012.
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Played for Fulham F.C. (2012–2014) — 51 appearances, 19 goals.
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2011· 7 entries
Won the English FA Community Shield with Manchester United (2011).
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Won award: Premier League Golden Boot (2010–11).
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Runner-up: UEFA Champions League with Manchester United (2010–11).
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Won award: PFA Team of the Year (2010–11).
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Won: FA Community Shield with Manchester United (2011).
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Won award: Premier League Player of the Month (January 2011).
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Won: Premier League with Manchester United (2010–11).
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2010· 6 entries
Won the English FA Community Shield with Manchester United (2010).
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Won the English Football League Cup with Manchester United (2009-2010).
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Won: Football League Cup with Manchester United (2009–10).
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Won: FA Community Shield with Manchester United (2010).
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Won award: FIFA FIFPro World XI Nominee (2010).
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Won award: Bulgarian Footballer of the Year (2010).
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2009· 8 entries
Won the English Premier League with Manchester United (2008-2009).
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Won award: Bulgarian Footballer of the Year (2009).
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Won: Premier League with Manchester United (2008–09).
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Runner-up: UEFA Champions League with Manchester United (2008–09).
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Won award: Bulgarian Man of the Year (2009).
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Reports emerged that Berbatov was forced to leave Bulgaria, since local mafia threatened to kidnap his family
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In 2009, reports emerged that Berbatov was forced to leave Bulgaria, since local mafia threatened to kidnap his family.
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Berbatov's long-time girlfriend, Elena, gave birth to their first child on 15 October 2009 at a hospital in Sofia.
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2008· 13 entries
Won the English Football League Cup with Tottenham (2007-2008).
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Won: Football League Cup with Tottenham Hotspur (2007–08).
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Won award: Bulgarian Footballer of the Year (2008).
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Won award: FIFA FIFPro World XI Nominee (2008).
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Won: FIFA Club World Cup with Manchester United (2008).
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“He just turned 36, but whats the old saying? Form is temporary, class is permanent”
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Played for Manchester United F.C. (2008–2012) — 108 appearances, 48 goals.
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“Villa could struggle to get fourth - and there’s stiff competition too from Liverpool, Everton...and, dare I say it...Man City!”
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“I think Ramos has sorted their (Tottenham Hotspur) defense out and if he can hold of Berbatov then i can see them threatening the top four next season.”
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“Tonight's viewing has more Box Office appeal than a Baz Luhrmann masterpiece”
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“Now guys...Vidic and Ferdinand, twin towers of defence, thou shall not pass and they didn't, did they”
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Berbatov joined Manchester United where he played in his second Champions League final in 2009, during his side's 2–0 defeat against Barcelona
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Joined Manchester United in 2008.
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2007· 6 entries
Won award: FIFA FIFPro World XI Nominee (2007).
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Won award: Premier League Player of the Month (April 2007).
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Won award: PFA Team of the Year (2006–07).
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Won award: Tottenham Hotspur Player of the Year (2006–07).
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Won award: Bulgarian Footballer of the Year (2007).
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Scored two goals in the final of the Cyprus International Football Tournament against the host nation, Cyprus, to give Bulgaria a 3–0 win and Berbatov his only international title with the national team
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2006· 3 entries
Sky Sports: Berbatov explains United snub
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Joined Tottenham in 2006.
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Played for Tottenham Hotspur F.C. (2006–2008) — 70 appearances, 27 goals.
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2005· 2 entries
Won award: Bulgarian Footballer of the Year (2005).
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Won award: kicker Bundesliga Team of the Season (2004–05).
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2004· 2 entries
Won award: kicker Bundesliga Team of the Season (2003–04).
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Won award: Bulgarian Footballer of the Year (2004).
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2002· 3 entries
Runner-up: UEFA Champions League with Bayer Leverkusen (2001–02).
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Runner-up: DFB-Pokal with Bayer Leverkusen (2001–02).
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Won award: Bulgarian Footballer of the Year (2002).
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2001· 3 entries
Joined Leverkusen in 2001.
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Played for Bayer 04 Leverkusen (2001–2006) — 154 appearances, 69 goals.
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Played for Bayer 04 Leverkusen II (2001–2001) — 7 appearances, 6 goals.
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1999· 3 entries
Won: Bulgarian Cup with CSKA Sofia (1998–99).
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Played for Bulgaria men's national football team (1999–2010) — 78 appearances, 48 goals.
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Played for Bulgaria national under-21 football team (1999–2000) — 3 appearances, 3 goals.
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1998· 4 entries
Played for PFC Pirin Blagoevgrad (1998–1998) — 9 appearances, 2 goals.
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Joined CSKA Sofia in 1998.
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Where he won his first career trophy, the Bulgarian Cup in 1999
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Played for PFC CSKA Sofia (1998–2001) — 49 appearances, 26 goals.
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1981· 1 entry
Born 1981-01-30.
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