Vasil Panayotov

Vasil Panayotov (; born 16 July 1990) is a Bulgarian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for First League club Cherno More Varna, which he captains.

Club career Born in Gotse Delchev, Panayotov began his youth career with hometown club Pirin, before moving to join the youth academy of Levski Sofia at age of 17. He played regularly for the under-19s, but never made a first team appearance.

Panayotov went on loan to B PFG side Volov Shumen at the start of the 2009–10 season.

In June 2010, he moved to Pirin Gotse Delchev. He scored once in 16 appearances, before moving to Bansko in January 2011.

In June 2016, Panayotov signed with Beroe Stara Zagora but was released in December.

On 16 January 2017, Panayotov signed with Stal Mielec.

On 19 June 2017, Panayotov moved to Levski Sofia. He left the club at the end of the 2017–18 season when his contract expired.

On 7 August 2018, Panayotov signed for Cherno More Varna on a two-year contract. On 17 August, he made his official debut in a 0–0 home draw against Beroe Stara Zagora. On 4 May 2019, he scored his first goal for the club in a 1–3 away loss against CSKA Sofia.

On 16 April 2025, Panayotov signed a one-year contract extension with the club. Following Daniel Dimov's retirement, he inherited the captain's armband ahead of the 2025–26 season. On 29 June 2026, he signed a new one-year contract with Cherno More.

International career On 10 September 2019, Panayotov earned his first cap for Bulgaria, coming on as a late second-half substitute for Kristian Dimitrov in the 1–3 away loss against Ireland in a friendly match. On 18 November 2024, he scored his first international goal in a 1–1 home draw against Belarus in the 2024–25 UEFA Nations League C.

International goals Scores and results list Bulgaria's goal tally first.

No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 18 November 2024 Natsionalen stadion Vasil Levski, Bulgaria 1–0 1–1 2024–25 UEFA Nations League C

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