title: Dimitar Atanasov (footballer)
text: # Dimitar Atanasov (footballer)
  
  Dimitar Atanasov (Bulgarian: Димитър Атанасов; born 26 April 1999) is a Bulgarian footballer who plays as a midfielder with Rilski Sportist Samokov.
  
  ## Club career
  
  ### Early career
  
  Atanasov began his professional career in 2018 with FC Vitosha Bistritsa in the First Professional Football League. In 2018, he played abroad in the Canadian Soccer League with SC Real Mississauga. In 2019, he signed with FC Arda Kardzhali but was loaned to FC Botev Galabovo in the Second League. In 2020, Arda released him from his contract.
  
  ### Bulgaria
  
  In 2021, he signed with league rivals FC Marek Dupnitsa. He recorded his first goal for Marek on August 13, 2021, against FC Minyor Pernik. In January 2022, he was transferred to FC Sportist Svoge. He made his debut on February 19, 2022, against FC Levski Lom, recording his first goal for the club. After the conclusion of the season, he was released from his contract with Svoge.
  
  ### Austria
  
  Following his stint with Svoge, he played abroad once more this time in Austria with Union Pettenbach. In total, he played in 13 matches.
  
  ### Return to Bulgaria
  
  After a brief run abroad in Austria, he returned to his native country in 2023 to secure a deal with Rilski Sportist Samokov during the January transfer window.
  
  