Dimitar Pantev (footballer, born 1976) explained

Dimitar Pantev
Fullname:Dimitar Nikolaev Pantev
Birth Date:1976 6, df=yes
Birth Place:Varna, Bulgaria
Currentclub:Victoria United (manager)
Position:Midfielder
Youthyears1:1984–1995
Youthclubs1:Cherno More
Years1:1995–1998
Years2:1995–1997
Clubs2:Suvorovo (loan)
Years3:1997–1998
Clubs3:→ Devnya (loan)
Years4:1998–2000
Years5:2000–2001
Years6:2005–2006
Years7:2006–2007
Years8:2007–2008
Years9:2008–2009
Years10:2009–2010
Clubs10:Vladislav
Years11:2010–2011
Clubs11:Shabla
Years12:2015–2016
Caps12:22
Goals12:0
Manageryears1:2006–2008
Managerclubs1:Varna City (youth)
Manageryears2:2008–2009
Managerclubs2:Dobrudzha (player-assistant)
Manageryears3:2009–2010
Managerclubs3:Vladislav Varna (player-manager)
Manageryears4:2010–2011
Managerclubs4:Shabla (player-manager)
Manageryears5:2011–2017
Managerclubs5:Grand Pro Varna (futsal)
Manageryears6:2011–2015
Managerclubs6:DFC Delfinite (youth)
Manageryears7:2013–2014
Managerclubs7:Bulgaria (futsal)
Manageryears8:2015–2016
Managerclubs8:Spartak Varna (player-manager)
Manageryears9:2016–2017
Managerclubs9:Bulgaria (futsal)
Manageryears10:2018–2019
Managerclubs10:Al Ahli Hebron (assistant)
Manageryears11:2019
Managerclubs11:Alshoban Almuslimin Hebron
Manageryears12:2020
Managerclubs12:H16 Youth Academy
(technical director, head coach)
Manageryears13:2021
Manageryears14:2022
Managerclubs14:Flamengo KSA Academy
(technical director, manager)
Manageryears15:2022–2023
Managerclubs15:Victoria United
Manageryears16:2023
Manageryears17:2024–

Dimitar Pantev (Bulgarian: Димитър Пантев; born 26 June 1976) is a Bulgarian professional football manager and former player. He is currently manager of Elite One club Victoria United in Cameroon.[1]

As a manager, he has worked for Vladislav Varna, Shabla, futsal club Grand Pro Varna, Bulgaria national futsal team, Spartak Varna, Palestinian club Alshoban Almuslimin Hebron, Svetkavitsa Targovishte, Victoria United in Cameroon and Sierra Leonean Johansen.

Playing career

Born in Varna, Pantev began his football career at Cherno More in 1995. After a loan spells with Suvorovo and Devnya, he moved permanently to Suvorovo in 1998. Then he played for Chernomorets Byala, Kaliakra Kavarna, Chernomorets Balchik, Volov Shumen, Dobrudzha Dobrich and Vladislav Varna. He ended his playing career with Shabla in 2011. Four years later, at the age of 39, Pantev returned to playing as a player-manager of Spartak Varna, and played one season before retiring again in June 2016.[2]

Managerial career

Early career

Pantev began his managerial career as a youth coach in Varna City. During 2008–09 season he was a playing assistant coach of Dobrudzha Dobrich. He also worked as a head coach of Vladislav Varna and Shabla in the Bulgarian Third League.

Futsal

In 2011 Pantev was appointed playing manager of futsal club Grand Pro Varna.[3] During his 6 years with the club he won five consecutive Bulgarian Premiere Futsal League titles,[4] leading the club to the Elite round of 2013–14 UEFA Futsal Cup.[5] He also managed two times Bulgaria national futsal team.[6]

Spartak Varna

On 31 August 2015, Pantev was appointed manager of Spartak Varna,[7] leading the club to promotion to the Third League in 2016.[8]

In Asia

In 2018–19 season, Pantev was an assistant coach of Palestinian club Al Ahli Hebron. In July 2019, he became a manager of Alshoban Almuslimin Hebron.[9] In early 2020, Pantev was appointed technical director and head coach of Indian Youth Academy H16.[10]

Victoria United

In July 2022, Pantev was appointed manager of Victoria United in Cameroon, with whom he won 2022 South West Regional League.[11]

On 21 March 2024, Pantev returned to Victoria United.[12] He subsequently led Victoria to their first Elite One title in club's history.[13]

Honours

Manager

Futsal

Grand Pro Varna

Football

Spartak Varna

2015–16

Victoria United

2023–24

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Димитър Пантев пое Светкавица . arenavarna.com . 22 July 2021.
  2. Web site: Спартак Варна завърши сезона с 5:2. Получи купа за влизането си в Североизточната "В" група . petel.bg . 22 May 2016 . Bulgarian.
  3. Web site: Baku, Varna, Vitebsk, Vegakameratene complete lineup . uefa.com . 31 August 2013.
  4. Web site: Гранд Про триумфира с купата по футзал пета поредна година . topnovini.bg . 8 May 2016 . Bulgarian.
  5. Web site: Историческо постижение за Гранд Про в Шампионската лига по футзал . petel.bg . 5 October 2014 . Bulgarian.
  6. Web site: Димитър Пантев пое националния по футзал . dariknews.bg . 11 October 2016 . Bulgarian.
  7. Web site: Димитър Пантев пое Спартак Варна . varna24.bg . 31 August 2015 . Bulgarian.
  8. Web site: Спартак Варна си осигури участие във В група . chernomore.bg . 15 May 2016 . Bulgarian.
  9. Web site: Bulgarian football coach "glad" he ended up in Kerala during the coronavirus crisis . newindianexpress.com . 4 May 2020.
  10. Web site: Наш треньор в далечна Индия: Тук паника от коронавируса няма . dsport.bg . 18 March 2020 . Bulgarian.
  11. Web site: Victoria United FC: President Denies Coach Dimitar Pantev Applied To Coach PWD . sportsworld2day.com . 27 July 2022.
  12. Web site: Bulgarian-born Dimitar Pantev appointed head coach of Victoria United . cameroonnewsagency.com . 21 March 2024.
  13. Web site: Former FC Johansen Coach Dimitar Pantev wins Cameroon’s top-flight league with Victoria United . salonemessengers.com . 21 April 2024.