Dimitar Pantev (footballer, born 1976)
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Dimitar Nikolaev Pantev | ||
| Date of birth | 26 June 1976 | ||
| Place of birth | Varna, Bulgaria | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Johansen | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1984–1995 | Cherno More | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1995–1998 | Cherno More | ||
| 1995–1997 | → Suvorovo (loan) | ||
| 1997–1998 | → Devnya (loan) | ||
| 1998–2000 | Suvorovo | ||
| 2000–2001 | Chernomorets Byala | ||
| 2005–2006 | Kaliakra Kavarna | ||
| 2006–2007 | Chernomorets Balchik | ||
| 2007–2008 | Volov Shumen | ||
| 2008–2009 | Dobrudzha | ||
| 2009–2010 | Vladislav | ||
| 2010–2011 | Shabla | ||
| 2015–2016 | Spartak Varna | 22 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2006–2008 | Varna City (youth) | ||
| 2008–2009 | Dobrudzha (player-assistant) | ||
| 2009–2010 | Vladislav Varna (player-manager) | ||
| 2010–2011 | Shabla (player-manager) | ||
| 2011–2017 | Grand Pro Varna (futsal) | ||
| 2011–2015 | DFC Delfinite (youth) | ||
| 2013–2014 | Bulgaria (futsal) | ||
| 2015–2016 | Spartak Varna (player-manager) | ||
| 2016–2017 | Bulgaria (futsal) | ||
| 2018–2019 | Al Ahli Hebron (assistant) | ||
| 2019 | Alshoban Almuslimin Hebron | ||
| 2020 |
H16 Youth Academy (technical director, head coach) | ||
| 2021 | Svetkavitsa | ||
| 2022 |
Flamengo KSA Academy (technical director, manager) | ||
| 2022–2023 | Victoria United | ||
| 2023– | Johansen | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Dimitar Pantev (Bulgarian: Димитър Пантев; born 26 June 1976) is a Bulgarian professional football manager and former player. He is currently manager of Sierra Leone National Premier League club Johansen.[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 and Victoria United in Cameroon.
Playing career[edit]
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[edit]
Early career[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
In July 2022, Pantev was appointed manager of Victoria United in Cameroon, with whom he won 2022 South West Regional League.[11]
Honours[edit]
Manager[edit]
Futsal[edit]
- Grand Pro Varna
- Bulgarian Futsal League (5): 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16
Football[edit]
- Spartak Varna
- A RFG – Varna: 2015–16
- Victoria United
- South West Regional League: 2022
References[edit]
- ^ "Димитър Пантев пое Светкавица". arenavarna.com. 22 July 2021.
- ^ "Спартак Варна завърши сезона с 5:2. Получи купа за влизането си в Североизточната "В" група" (in Bulgarian). petel.bg. 22 May 2016.
- ^ "Baku, Varna, Vitebsk, Vegakameratene complete lineup". uefa.com. 31 August 2013.
- ^ "Гранд Про триумфира с купата по футзал пета поредна година" (in Bulgarian). topnovini.bg. 8 May 2016.
- ^ "Историческо постижение за Гранд Про в Шампионската лига по футзал" (in Bulgarian). petel.bg. 5 October 2014.
- ^ "Димитър Пантев пое националния по футзал" (in Bulgarian). dariknews.bg. 11 October 2016.
- ^ "Димитър Пантев пое Спартак Варна" (in Bulgarian). varna24.bg. 31 August 2015.
- ^ "Спартак Варна си осигури участие във В група" (in Bulgarian). chernomore.bg. 15 May 2016.
- ^ "Bulgarian football coach "glad" he ended up in Kerala during the coronavirus crisis". newindianexpress.com. 4 May 2020.
- ^ "Наш треньор в далечна Индия: Тук паника от коронавируса няма" (in Bulgarian). dsport.bg. 18 March 2020.
- ^ "Victoria United FC: President Denies Coach Dimitar Pantev Applied To Coach PWD". sportsworld2day.com. 27 July 2022.
External links[edit]
- Profile at zerozero.pt