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Dimitar Berbatov

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Personal information
Full name	Dimitar Ivanov Berbatov
Date of birth	(1981-01-30) 30 January 1981 (age 44)
Place of birth	Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
Height	1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s)	Striker
Youth career
1991–1998	Pirin Blagoevgrad
1998	CSKA Sofia
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1998–2001	CSKA Sofia	50	(26)
2001	Bayer Leverkusen II	7	(6)
2001–2006	Bayer Leverkusen	154	(69)
2006–2008	Tottenham Hotspur	70	(27)
2008–2012	Manchester United	108	(48)
2012–2014	Fulham	51	(19)
2014–2015	Monaco	38	(13)
2015–2016	PAOK	17	(4)
2017–2018	Kerala Blasters	9	(1)
Total		504	(213)
International career
1999	Bulgaria U18	2	(2)
1999–2000	Bulgaria U21	3	(3)
1999–2010	Bulgaria	78	(48)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Dimitar Ivanov Berbatov (Bulgarian: Димитър Иванов Бербатов; born on January 30, 1981) is a famous Bulgarian former footballer. He played as a striker, which means he was mainly focused on scoring goals. People remember Berbatov for his amazing skills, like how well he controlled the ball and his calm way of playing. Many consider him one of the best Bulgarian football players ever.

He was the captain of the Bulgarian national team from 2006 to 2010. He holds the record as Bulgaria's top goalscorer with 48 goals, a record he shares with Hristo Bonev.

Berbatov started his career in his hometown of Blagoevgrad with a club called Pirin. Then, at 17, he joined CSKA Sofia in 1998. There, he won his first trophy, the Bulgarian Cup, in 1999. In January 2001, he moved to Germany to play for Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen. Just 18 months later, he played in his first Champions League final. Leverkusen lost that game 2–1 to Real Madrid.

After playing for Leverkusen for five and a half years, Berbatov joined the English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur in July 2006. He stayed there for two years and helped them win the 2008 EFL Cup. He scored a penalty in the final, which Tottenham won 2–1 against their rivals Chelsea. In 2008, Berbatov moved to Manchester United. He played in his second Champions League final in 2009, where Manchester United lost 2–0 to Barcelona.

During his four seasons with Manchester United, he won two Premier League titles in 2008–09 and 2010–11. He also won the Premier League Golden Boot in 2010–11, which is an award for the top goalscorer in the league. In August 2012, he joined Fulham. Later, he played for clubs in France (AS Monaco), Greece (PAOK), and India (Kerala Blasters) before he officially retired in 2019.

Berbatov first played for the Bulgaria national team on November 17, 1999, when he was 18. He played for Bulgaria in Euro 2004, which was the only big tournament he played in for his country. This was because the team didn't qualify for other major tournaments. He was the team's captain from 2006 until May 2010. At that time, he announced he was retiring from international football. He finished his international career with 48 goals in 78 matches for Bulgaria. He won the Bulgarian Footballer of the Year award a record seven times, more than Hristo Stoichkov.

Dimitar Berbatov's Early Life

Dimitar Ivanov Berbatov was born on January 30, 1981, in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria. His parents, Ivan and Margarita Berbatova, were both professional athletes. His father, Ivan, was a footballer for Pirin and CSKA Sofia. His mother, Margarita, played handball.

After their sports careers, his father worked in a tobacco factory and his mother worked in nursing. When Dimitar was growing up, during a tough time in Bulgaria, he didn't even have a proper football. He had to practice with a basketball or even a pig bladder! As a child, Berbatov loved the Italian club Milan. He looked up to their famous Dutch forward, Marco van Basten. He also admired the English striker Alan Shearer.

Playing for Clubs

Starting at CSKA Sofia

Berbatov began his youth career at his hometown club, Pirin. His amazing talent was quickly noticed. He scored 77 goals in 92 games for their reserve team. In 1998, a scout and manager named Dimitar Penev saw him play. Berbatov then joined the youth team of his father's old club, CSKA Sofia.

He signed his first professional contract with CSKA Sofia and played his first game in the 1998–99 season, at 18 years old. He helped CSKA win the Bulgarian Cup that season. Berbatov's first game in a European competition was in September 1999. It was a 2–0 loss against his childhood favorite team, Newcastle United. In the 1999–2000 season, he started to become well-known, scoring 14 goals in 27 league matches. On August 24, 2000, Berbatov scored five goals in an 8–0 home win against Constructorul Chișinău in a UEFA Cup qualifying match. This made him the only CSKA Sofia player to score five goals in a single European game.

Moving to Bayer Leverkusen

Berbatov scored nine goals in eleven games during the first half of the 2000–01 season. This impressive performance convinced the German club Bayer Leverkusen to sign him. They paid €1.3 million for him, and he signed a four-year contract on January 1, 2001. At first, Berbatov played for the club's reserve team. He scored six goals in seven games before moving up to the main team.

He played his first game for the main team in a friendly match, scoring three goals in a 4–3 win against D.C. United. His first league game was on February 10, 2001, in a 4–1 victory against 1. FC Köln. The manager, Berti Vogts, often used Berbatov as a substitute. He played six games and didn't score any goals that season. Leverkusen finished fourth, which meant they qualified for the UEFA Champions League the next season.

In the 2001–02 season, Berbatov scored 16 goals. He also played a big part in the club's Champions League journey. He scored in a 4–2 win against English club Liverpool in the quarter-finals. Leverkusen eventually reached the final. In the final against Real Madrid, Berbatov came on as a substitute. Leverkusen lost the game 2–1. Leverkusen also finished second in the Bundesliga that season, behind Borussia Dortmund. They also lost the DFB–Pokal final 4–2 to Schalke 04. This meant they finished second in three major competitions that year.

Berbatov became the main striker in the 2002–03 season. He scored his team's goal against Manchester United on September 24, 2002, in a 2–1 loss for Leverkusen. He scored 16 goals in 24 league games during the 2003–04 season. In the next two seasons, he showed off his talent even more, scoring 46 goals in the league and five goals in the 2004–05 Champions League. During this time, many big clubs from other countries were interested in signing him.

Joining Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham Hotspur agreed to sign Berbatov from Bayer Leverkusen in May 2006. The transfer fee was €16 million (about £10.9 million), making him the most expensive Bulgarian footballer ever. After he received a British work permit, the transfer was completed on July 1, 2006. Tottenham lost 2–0 to Bolton Wanderers in Berbatov's first league match in England on August 19, 2006. However, he scored his first goal for Spurs three days later in a 2–0 home win against Sheffield United.

Berbatov in 2008, playing for Tottenham Hotspur after a match against rivals Arsenal.

Berbatov scored seven goals in eight European games during his first season for Tottenham. This helped the club finish at the top of their group in the UEFA Cup. He made his third European debut in October 2006, scoring a goal in a 2–0 win against Beşiktaş. He played a total of eight games, scoring seven goals, but Tottenham was knocked out of the competition. It took him some time to get used to the Premier League, but he soon started to play like he did at Leverkusen.

He played very well against Wigan Athletic in November 2006, scoring one goal and setting up two others in a 3–1 win for Spurs. He then started scoring regularly. He scored his first FA Cup goals on February 18, 2007. He came on as a substitute in a 4–0 win over Fulham and scored two goals. Berbatov and his Spurs teammate Robbie Keane were both named Premier League Player of the Month for April 2007. They were the first players to share this award since February 2004. He finished the 2006–07 season with 12 goals in 33 Premier League games. He also won the Tottenham Hotspur Player of the Season award and was chosen for the PFA Premier League Team of the Year.

Berbatov scored his first Premier League hat-trick on December 29, 2007, scoring four goals in a 6–4 win over Reading. His first cup final for Tottenham was on February 24, 2008, in the Football League Cup. Spurs played Chelsea at Wembley Stadium. Berbatov scored a penalty to tie the game, and Tottenham went on to win 2–1 after extra time. He finished the season with 15 league goals. Before the next season, 2008–09, Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson said he expected to sign Berbatov. Tottenham complained to the Premier League, saying Manchester United had broken league rules. The constant rumors about Manchester United wanting to sign him made Berbatov unhappy. He was left out of the games against Sunderland and Chelsea in August.

Becoming a Star at Manchester United

Berbatov playing for Manchester United in October 2008, during a Champions League match against Celtic

Berbatov joined Manchester United on September 1, 2008. The club paid £30.75 million for him, and he signed a four-year contract. Tottenham had also accepted an offer from Manchester City, but Berbatov said after signing for United that he "would not even have thought about Manchester City." Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger said that Tottenham had used their complaint to the Premier League to get a higher price for Berbatov from Manchester United.

Berbatov's first game for Manchester United was away against Liverpool. He set up a goal for Carlos Tevez, but United lost the game 2–1. He scored his first two goals for the club in a 3–0 win away to Aalborg BK in the Champions League group stage on September 30, 2008. He scored his first league goals for Manchester United in a 4–0 victory over West Bromwich Albion. Alex Ferguson defended Berbatov after he was criticized for missing a penalty during the 2008–09 FA Cup semi-final against Everton. Manchester United eventually lost that game in a penalty shootout. Soon after, Berbatov scored the fifth goal for United as they came back from being 2–0 down at half-time to win 5–2 against his old team, Tottenham Hotspur. When Manchester United won the Premier League on May 16, 2009, Berbatov became the first Bulgarian player to be part of an English Premier League title-winning team.

Berbatov scored United's third goal in the 92nd minute of their 3–1 win over Chelsea in the 2010 Community Shield on August 8. Eight days later, Berbatov scored his and United's first league goal of the season. He opened the scoring in their 3–0 home win over Newcastle United in the club's first match of the season. He scored his first hat-trick for United on September 19, scoring all three goals in a 3–2 home win over rivals Liverpool. The second goal, an overhead kick, was considered for the league's Goal of the Season. It was the first hat-trick by a Manchester United player against Liverpool in 64 years.

Berbatov played his 100th game for United on November 10, 2010, in a 0–0 away league draw in the Manchester derby. Sixteen days later, he matched a league record by scoring five goals in a game during a 7–1 home victory over Blackburn Rovers. He was the first non-English player to score five goals in a Premier League match. He joined Andrew Cole, Alan Shearer, and Jermain Defoe as the only players to do so. He was named Bulgarian Footballer of the Year for a record seventh time on December 20, 2010.

Berbatov scored his first goals of 2011 with his third hat-trick of the season in a 5–0 home win over Birmingham City on January 22. This made him the first United player since Ruud van Nistelrooy (in 2002–03) to score three hat-tricks in the same season. In January 2011, the International Federation of Football History & Statistics named Berbatov Europe's most popular active footballer for 2010. After being on the bench for games against Arsenal and Marseille, Berbatov returned as a substitute against Bolton Wanderers on March 19. He scored the winning goal in the 88th minute (his 20th goal of the season), giving United a 1–0 victory. He scored his 21st goal in a Premier League start against Fulham, where United won 2–0. As the top scorer in the Premier League, Berbatov was part of the PFA Team of the Year for the 2010–11 season, along with Carlos Tevez. Berbatov also shared the Premier League Golden Boot award with his former Manchester United teammate. On May 28, 2011, he was not included in the Manchester United squad for the Champions League Final, which United lost 3–1 to Barcelona.

Berbatov playing for Manchester United in 2011

Berbatov played his first game of the 2011–12 season away against West Bromwich Albion. He came on as a substitute, and United won 2–1. Berbatov also came off the bench against Chelsea, replacing an injured player. United won that game 3–1. Berbatov made his first start of the season in the next game, a League Cup match against rivals Leeds United. He played the whole game and even had to play as a center-back for the last 10 minutes because a young player got injured and United had used all their substitutes. Berbatov didn't get many chances to score that night, but United won the game 3–0. On October 25, 2011, he scored the first goal and helped set up another in a 3–0 win against Aldershot Town in the League Cup.

On November 22, 2011, Berbatov scored his first Champions League goal in a long time. He scored the equalizer in a home game against Benfica, which ended in a 2–2 draw. On December 21, 2011, he came on as a substitute during a Premier League match against Fulham. He scored his 50th goal for Manchester United in all competitions. This made him the 50th player to score 50 goals for the club. It was also his first goal of the 2011–12 Premier League season.

On December 26, 2011, Berbatov scored a hat-trick in a 5–0 win against Wigan Athletic. This was his fourth Premier League hat-trick for Manchester United and fifth overall in the league. In the next league game against Blackburn Rovers, Berbatov gave away a penalty in the first half. In the second half, after being 2–0 down, United quickly scored two goals from Berbatov. He headed in the first goal and then scored from a pass to tie the game. However, United went on to lose the game 3–2.

In January 2012, there were rumors that Berbatov might move to Bayern Munich. But these rumors stopped when Berbatov's contract was extended for another year. On January 31, Berbatov scored a goal in a 2–0 league win at Old Trafford against Stoke City.

Time at Fulham

Berbatov playing for Fulham in 2012

On August 31, 2012, it was announced that Berbatov had signed a two-year contract with Fulham. The fee was about £5 million. This meant he was reunited with his former Tottenham manager, Martin Jol. He played his first game the next day in a 3–0 loss against West Ham United. He came on as a substitute at half-time. On September 15, he played his first home game and scored twice in a 3–0 win against West Bromwich Albion. On November 10, Berbatov played 90 minutes against Arsenal. He made an assist and scored twice in a 3–3 draw.

After scoring against Southampton on December 26, 2012, Berbatov took off his shirt to show the words "keep calm and pass me the ball" written on his vest. He received a yellow card for this celebration. On January 30, 2013, his 32nd birthday, Berbatov scored the first goal in a 3–1 home win against West Ham. This brought his total goals in the Premier League to eight since joining Fulham. On March 17, he scored the only goal in a win against his former club, Tottenham. It was his fourth goal in five games and 11th overall. He finished the season with 15 goals in 33 games, which was one of the best in the league.

In the 2013–14 season, Berbatov was the captain for Fulham when the regular captain was injured. He scored 5 goals in 19 games in the first half of the season. Fulham ended up being relegated from the Premier League that season.

Playing in France with Monaco

Berbatov playing for AS Monaco in December 2014 in a UEFA Champions League group stage match against Zenit St. Petersburg

On the last day of the January 2014 transfer window, it was reported that AS Monaco had signed Berbatov. He was brought in to replace an injured player for the rest of the season. At first, people thought it was a loan, but it was later revealed that Fulham had released Berbatov. He played his first Ligue 1 game in a 1–1 home draw against Paris Saint-Germain on February 9. He came on as a substitute in the second half. His first goal came three days later, scoring in extra time for a 1–0 win over Nice in the Coupe de France. Berbatov scored his first league goal on March 8 in a 2–1 home win against Sochaux. He finished the season with 6 goals from 12 league games. On May 16, he signed a new one-year contract with the club. In a Champions League match against Arsenal, Berbatov scored a goal in a 3–1 victory. He left the club on June 1, 2015, after Monaco decided not to renew his contract. Monaco praised him for his "character, his professionalism and his great talent."

Playing in Greece with PAOK

On September 2, 2015, it was announced that Berbatov had signed a one-year contract with the Greek club PAOK. On June 10, 2016, he was released after playing for just one season.

Playing in India with Kerala Blasters

After a year without a club, Berbatov signed with the Indian Super League club Kerala Blasters on August 23, 2017. He signed a one-year deal for a salary of about £900,000. Berbatov scored his first goal against ATK on February 8, 2018. Berbatov was mostly used as a substitute or as a defensive midfielder instead of his main position as a striker. He said that the manager at the time used "absurd tactics." He left the club at the end of the regular season in March 2018.

Life After Football

After a year and a half without a club, Berbatov officially announced his retirement from football on September 19, 2019.

Since retiring, Berbatov has played in many charity football matches. He started with Soccer Aid 2016, where he scored the only goal for the Rest of the World team, losing 2-1 to England. In the years that followed, Berbatov played in matches for other charities, including Unity Kickoff – Play For a Cause and the David James Foundation.

Berbatov has also played in "legends" matches for his former clubs. He played in two matches for Manchester United in 2022 and 2024. He is also scheduled to play one match for Tottenham Hotspur in 2025. All three of these matches are held to raise money for the clubs' non-profit foundations.

Playing for Bulgaria

Berbatov played his first game for the Bulgaria on November 17, 1999, when he was 18. He came on as a substitute in a 1–0 friendly loss against Greece. He scored his first goal for his country on February 12, 2000, in another friendly loss, 3–2 against Chile. He represented Bulgaria at Euro 2004. This was the only major tournament he played in for his country because the team did not qualify for other tournaments.

In 2007, he scored two goals in the final of the Cyprus International Football Tournament against the host nation, Cyprus. This gave Bulgaria a 3–0 win and was Berbatov's only international title with the national team. He scored a hat-trick in a 6–2 home win in a 2010 World Cup qualification match against Georgia in October 2009. This brought his goal total for the national team to 46 goals, just one short of the all-time top scorer for Bulgaria, Hristo Bonev. After scoring two goals against Malta in a 4–1 friendly away win the following month, he broke the record.

Berbatov was the captain of the team from 2006 until May 2010. At that time, he announced his retirement from international football. He finished his career for Bulgaria with 48 goals from 78 matches. In February 2012, the new Bulgaria head coach said that Berbatov was thinking about coming out of international retirement. However, Berbatov decided not to play in that match, but he didn't rule out returning to the national team in the future. In September 2012, he confirmed that he was staying retired from international football.

Playing for Charity: Soccer Aid

In May 2016, it was announced that Berbatov would return to Old Trafford to play for the Rest of the World team in Soccer Aid. This is a charity football match that raises money for the United Nations Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF). He played alongside famous players like Jaap Stam and Robbie Fowler. He scored two goals in a game that his team eventually lost 3–2 to England.

How Berbatov Played Football

Berbatov was known for his smart football brain, great technical skills, excellent ball control, and calm attitude. When he was in front of the goal, his relaxed way of playing was described as "elegant and calm." He was also very accurate when passing and shooting. He would take his time when attacking to make sure he made the best move possible.

Because of these skills, he often played as a deep-lying center forward. This meant he would receive passes from the midfield, hold onto the ball, and then use his smart thinking and skills to help his teammates score. Sometimes, he also played as a single striker because he was so good at scoring goals. His strong physical build combined with these abilities made him a very good attacking player.

Manchester United signed him because of these qualities. They wanted Berbatov to work well with their energetic English striker, Wayne Rooney. While Rooney was known for working very hard throughout a match, Berbatov had a more relaxed and calm style. Because of this, some people sometimes thought he was lazy. He was also sometimes criticized for not being consistent. When he signed for Manchester United, people compared Berbatov to former United forward Eric Cantona. This was because of his smooth and perfect touch, and also because of his confidence. However, Berbatov could change his style to play more directly when needed. For example, in April 2010, when Rooney was not playing, Berbatov played against his old team Tottenham. He showed unusual determination and effort, along with his usual technical skill. He helped Manchester United score their first goal and win the game 3–1.

Berbatov's Life Off the Pitch

Berbatov signing autographs in 2009

Berbatov kept his family life private and had a small group of close friends. He rarely spent time with his teammates outside of football. He learned to speak English by watching the American Godfather movies. Outside of football, he enjoys drawing and basketball.

Berbatov supports children's charities in his home country of Bulgaria, helping five care homes. He also started the Dimitar Berbatov Foundation, which helps young people develop their talents. Berbatov's long-time girlfriend, Elena, gave birth to their first child, a girl named Dea, on October 15, 2009, in Sofia. In November 2012, they had their second daughter, Elia.

In 2009, there were reports that Berbatov had to leave Bulgaria because of threats to his family. In November 2018, Berbatov released his autobiography called По моя начин (In my own way). The introduction to the book was written by his former Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson.

Career Numbers

Club Statistics

International Statistics

Scores and results list Bulgaria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Berbatov goal.

List of international goals scored by Dimitar Berbatov

No.	Date	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result	Competition
1	12 February 2000	Estadio Playa Ancha, Valparaíso	Chile	1–2	2–3	Friendly
2	11 October 2000	Parken Stadium, Copenhagen	Denmark	1–1	1–1	2002 FIFA World Cup qualification
3	24 March 2001	Balgarska Armiya Stadium, Sofia	Iceland	2–1	2–1	2002 FIFA World Cup qualification
4	6 June 2001	Laugardalsvöllur, Reykjavík	Iceland	1–1	1–1	2002 FIFA World Cup qualification
5	1 September 2001	Ta' Qali National Stadium, Valletta	Malta	1–0	2–0	2002 FIFA World Cup qualification
6				2–0
7	21 August 2002	Vasil Levski National Stadium, Sofia	Germany	1–0	2–2	Friendly
8	12 October 2002	Vasil Levski National Stadium, Sofia	Croatia	2–0	2–0	UEFA Euro 2004 qualification
9	30 April 2003	Vasil Levski National Stadium, Sofia	Albania	1–0	2–0	Friendly
10				2–0
11	7 June 2003	Vasil Levski National Stadium, Sofia	Belgium	1–1	2–2	UEFA Euro 2004 qualification
12	20 August 2003	Vasil Levski National Stadium, Sofia	Lithuania	2–0	3–0	Friendly
13	6 September 2003	Vasil Levski National Stadium, Sofia	Estonia	2–0	2–0	UEFA Euro 2004 qualification
14	10 September 2003	Estadi Comunal d'Aixovall, Andorra la Vella	Andorra	1–0	3–0	UEFA Euro 2004 qualification
15				2–0
16	31 March 2004	Vasil Levski National Stadium, Sofia	Russia	1–1	2–2	Friendly
17				2–2
18	28 April 2004	Vasil Levski National Stadium, Sofia	Cameroon	1–0	3–0	Friendly
19				2–0
20	4 September 2004	Laugardalsvöllur, Reykjavík	Iceland	1–0	3–1	2006 FIFA World Cup qualification
21				2–0
22	9 October 2004	Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb	Croatia	2–2	2–2	2006 FIFA World Cup qualification
23	13 October 2004	Ta' Qali National Stadium, Valletta	Malta	1–1	4–1	2006 FIFA World Cup qualification
24				3–1
25	17 August 2005	Vasil Levski National Stadium, Sofia	Turkey	1–1	3–1	Friendly
26				3–1
27	7 September 2005	Vasil Levski National Stadium, Sofia	Iceland	1–2	3–2	2006 FIFA World Cup qualification
28	8 October 2005	Vasil Levski National Stadium, Sofia	Hungary	1–0	2–0	2006 FIFA World Cup qualification
29	12 November 2005	Vasil Levski National Stadium, Sofia	Georgia	3–0	6–2	Friendly
30				4–0
31	16 November 2005	Reliant Stadium, Houston	Mexico	3–0	3–0	Friendly
32	7 February 2007	GSP Stadium, Nicosia	Cyprus	1–0	3–0	Friendly
33				3–0
34	2 June 2007	Dinamo Stadium, Minsk	Belarus	1–0	2–0	UEFA Euro 2008 qualification
35				2–0
36	12 September 2007	Vasil Levski National Stadium, Sofia	Luxembourg	1–0	3–0	UEFA Euro 2008 qualification
37				2–0
38	17 October 2007	Qemal Stafa Stadium, Tirana	Albania	1–1	1–1	UEFA Euro 2008 qualification
39	21 November 2007	Arena Petrol, Celje	Slovenia	2–0	2–0	UEFA Euro 2008 qualification
40	20 August 2008	Bilino Polje, Zenica	Bosnia and Herzegovina	1–0	2–1	Friendly
41				2–0
42	5 September 2009	Vasil Levski National Stadium, Sofia	Montenegro	3–1	4–1	2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
43	10 October 2009	Antonis Papadopoulos Stadium, Larnaca	Cyprus	1–2	1–4	2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
44	14 October 2009	Vasil Levski National Stadium, Sofia	Georgia	1–0	6–2	2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
45				3–0
46				5–1
47	18 November 2009	Hibernians Ground, Paola	Malta	2–1	4–1	Friendly
48				4–1

Awards and Trophies

CSKA Sofia

• Bulgarian Cup: 1998–99

Bayer Leverkusen

• DFB-Pokal runner-up: 2001–02
• UEFA Champions League runner-up: 2001–02

Tottenham Hotspur

• Football League Cup: 2007–08

Manchester United

• Premier League: 2008–09, 2010–11
• Football League Cup: 2009–10
• FA Community Shield: 2010, 2011
• FIFA Club World Cup: 2008
• UEFA Champions League runner-up: 2008–09, 2010–11

Individual Awards

• kicker Bundesliga Team of the Season: 2003–04, 2004–05
• Bulgarian Man of the Year: 2009
• Bulgarian Footballer of the Year: 2002, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
• Monaco Player of the Year: 2014
• Fulham Player of the Season: 2012–13
• Tottenham Hotspur Player of the Year: 2006–07
• UNFP Ligue 1 Player of the Month: April 2014
• Premier League Player of the Month: April 2007, January 2011
• PFA Team of the Year: 2006–07 Premier League, 2010–11 Premier League
• Premier League Golden Boot: 2010–11
• FIFA FIFPro World XI Nominee: 2007, 2008, 2010

See also

In Spanish: Dimitar Berbatov para niños