Georgi Atanasov (footballer) explained

Georgi Atansov
Fullname:George Atanassov[1]
Birth Date:March 6, 2004
Birth Place:Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Height:1.8m
Position:Winger
Youthyears1:–2017
Youthclubs1:Arda Kardzhali
Youthyears2:2017–2021
Youthclubs2:Levski Sofia
Years1:2021–2023
Clubs1:Arda Kardzhali
Caps1:20
Goals1:0
Years2:2022
Clubs2:Sportist Svoge (loan)
Caps2:11
Goals2:0
Years3:2023
Clubs3:Levski Sofia II
Caps3:11
Goals3:3
Nationalyears1:2020
Nationalteam1:Bulgaria U17
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2022
Nationalteam2:Bulgaria U19
Nationalcaps2:5
Nationalgoals2:1
Pcupdate:07:56, 10 July 2024 (UTC)
Ntupdate:12:10, 20 November 2023 (UTC)

Georgi Atanasov (Bulgarian: Георги Атанасов; born March 6, 2004) is a footballer who currently plays for Levski Sofia II. Born in Canada, he represents Bulgaria at youth international level.

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2022 CONCACAF U20 Championship Preliminary Squads. CONCACAF.
  2. Web site: Георги Атанасов: Искам да играя с Арда в Европа. January 30, 2021.
  3. Web site: Slavia Sofia vs. Arda - 27 February 2021 - Soccerway. February 21, 2021.
  4. Web site: Арда преотстъпи нападател на Спортист (Своге). July 10, 2022.
  5. Web site: България U19 спечели категорично втората контрола срещу Черна гора. March 28, 2022.
  6. Web site: CANADA SOCCER’S PROVISIONAL LIST FOR THE CONCACAF MEN’S UNDER-20 CHAMPIONSHIP. . 19 May 2022 . 19 May 2022 .