Dimitar Berbatov

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

Covers

Records

Dimitar Berbatov stands as a towering figure in Bulgarian football history, holding the record for the most Bulgarian Footballer of the Year awards with seven wins. His ability to dominate leagues across Europe, from the Bundesliga to the Premier League, marks him as one of the most technically gifted strikers of his generation. He is the joint-top scorer for Bulgaria with 48 goals, a feat that cements his status as a national icon. His partnership with Wayne Rooney at Manchester United produced some of the most memorable attacking combinations in Premier League history, helping secure multiple league titles.

AwardsBerbatov's trophy cabinet includes significant individual and team honors. He won the Bulgarian Footballer of the Year award seven times, a national record. He claimed the Premier League Golden Boot in the 2010–11 season, shared with Wayne Rooney. His team successes include two Premier League titles with Manchester United, the Football League Cup with Tottenham, and the Coupe de la Ligue with AS Monaco. He was also named in the PFA Team of the Year and the kicker Bundesliga Team of the Season twice.

Honours & Distinctions

Order of Stara Planina

Republic of Bulgaria·2011

Awarded for contributions to sports and national pride.

Tottenham Hotspur Legend

Tottenham Hotspur FC·2026

Recognized as a club legend for his iconic performances.

Manchester United Legend

Manchester United FC·2026

Honored for his contribution to the club's success.

Rankings & Lists

Greatest Bulgarian Player

Bulgarian Football Union·2026

#12

Greatest Foreign Players in Premier League

BBC Sport·2023

Magazine Covers

FourFourTwo

2011-05-01

The Mozart of Football

The Athletic

2026-05-07

Berbatov on Spurs' Relegation Battle

Records & Feats

Most Bulgarian Footballer of the Year Awards

National Record·2011

Won the award seven times, surpassing Hristo Stoichkov.

Joint-Bulgaria All-Time Top Scorer

International Record·2010

Scored 48 goals for the national team, sharing the record with Hristo Bonev.