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Dimitar Dimitrov

b. 1959

Bulgarian footballer

Association football player Association football coach Association football referee
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About Dimitar Dimitrov

Born 1959. Dimitar Dimitrov is a Bulgarian association football player, association football coach and association football referee.

Dimitar Petrov Dimitrov (; born 9 June 1959), nicknamed Héro, is a Bulgarian professional football manager.

Dimitrov represented hometown club Chernomorets Burgas as well Akademik Sofia before a serious injury forced his early retirement.

He has managed Neftochimic Burgas, Levski Sofia, Lokomotiv Plovdiv, Chernomorets Burgas, Amkar Perm, Al-Qadisiya, and Irtysh Pavlodar. As of 22 September 2025, together with Ilian Iliev he holds the record for the most matches as manager in the top flight of Bulgarian football - 491.

Dimitrov is known for his fiery temper and animated manner of coaching. His son, Viktor Dimitrov, has worked as assistant manager.

Honours Coach Neftochimic Burgas Bulgarian A Football Group: Runner-up 1995–96 Cup of PFL Winner: 1996, 1997

Litex Lovech Bulgarian A Football Group: 1997–98

Levski Sofia Bulgarian A Football Group: 1999–2000 Bulgarian Cup: 2000

Ludogorets First League: 2017–18

Career statistics

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Important facts

Born
9 June 1959, Burgas
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player, association football coach, association football referee
Nationality
Bulgaria
Also known as
Dimitar Petrov Dimitrov

People in Dimitar Dimitrov's life

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Dimitar Petrov
1924 – 2018
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Ilian Iliev
b. 1968
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Dimitar Dimitrov?

Bulgarian footballer

When was Dimitar Dimitrov born?

Dimitar Dimitrov was born on 9 June 1959 in Burgas.

What is Dimitar Dimitrov's occupation?

Dimitar Dimitrov is an association football player, association football coach and association football referee.

What nationality is Dimitar Dimitrov?

Dimitar Dimitrov is Bulgarian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dimitar Dimitrov

· Wikidata: Q725348

· DBpedia: Dimitar Dimitrov (football manager)

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