Georgi Atanasov (footballer)
Georgi Atanasov (Bulgarian: Георги Атанасов; born March 6, 2004) is a footballer who currently plays for Arda Kardzhali. Born in Canada, he represents Bulgaria at youth international level.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | George Atanassov[1] | ||
| Date of birth | March 6, 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Arda Kardzhali | ||
| Number | 29 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2017 | Arda Kardzhali | ||
| 2017–2021 | Levski Sofia | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021– | Arda Kardzhali | 19 | (0) |
| 2022 | → Sportist Svoge (loan) | 11 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2022– | Bulgaria U19 | 1 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14 February 2023 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of April 1 2022 | |||
Career
Club
In January 2021, Atanasov left the youth side of Levski Sofia and signed a first team contract with Arda Kardzhali.[2] He made his professional debut on February 27 as a substitute for Rumen Rumenov in a 3–2 defeat to Slavia Sofia.[3] In July 2022 Atanasov was loaned to Second League side Sportist Svoge.[4]
International
Eligible for Canada and Bulgaria, Atanasov has represented the latter at youth level.[5]
In May 2022 Atanasov was named to the 60-man provisional Canadian U-20 team for the 2022 CONCACAF U-20 Championship.[6]
References
- "2022 CONCACAF U20 Championship Preliminary Squads" (PDF). CONCACAF.
- "Георги Атанасов: Искам да играя с Арда в Европа". January 30, 2021.
- "Slavia Sofia vs. Arda - 27 February 2021 - Soccerway". February 21, 2021.
- "Арда преотстъпи нападател на Спортист (Своге)". July 10, 2022.
- "България U19 спечели категорично втората контрола срещу Черна гора". March 28, 2022.
- "CANADA SOCCER'S PROVISIONAL LIST FOR THE CONCACAF MEN'S UNDER-20 CHAMPIONSHIP". Canadian Soccer Association. 19 May 2022. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
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