Dimitar Penev
Bulgarian footballer (1945–2026)
Died aged 80CancerBulgaria1.76 m (5′9″)
Biography
Dimitar Dushkov Penev (Bulgarian: Димитър Душков Пенев, 12 July 1945 – 3 January 2026) was a Bulgarian football player and coach who played as a central defender for CSKA Sofia. He was regarded as one of his country's best ever defenders, winning Bulgarian Footballer of the Year in 1967 and 1971. He played 90 games for the Bulgaria national team and scored two goals, participating in three FIFA World cups for his national team in 1966, 1970 and 1974. He was Honorary President of CSKA Sofia and semi-professional side Nottingham United FC.
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Career highlights
Teams
- PFC CSKA Sofia
- FC Lokomotiv 1929 Sofia
- Bulgaria men's national football team
Quick answers about Dimitar Penev
- How old was Dimitar Penev?
- Dimitar Penev died on January 3, 2026 at the age of 80.
- When is Dimitar Penev's birthday?
- Dimitar Penev was born on July 12, 1945.
- Where was Dimitar Penev born?
- Dimitar Penev was born in Mirovyane.
- What is Dimitar Penev's zodiac sign?
- Dimitar Penev's zodiac sign is Cancer.
- How tall is Dimitar Penev?
- Dimitar Penev is 1.76 m (5′9″) tall.
- What is Dimitar Penev's nationality?
- Dimitar Penev is a citizen of Bulgaria.
- What does Dimitar Penev do?
- Dimitar Penev is known as association football player, association football coach.
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