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My Take
Berbatov is my favorite kind of striker, the one who scores beautifully rather than merely often. At 189 cm he had every excuse to play a physical, bullying game, yet he built his reputation on touch, control, and an almost unhurried elegance. Bulgaria's joint-record 48 international goals and his standing as arguably the country's greatest player confirm the substance behind the style. What I love is the composure, that deadpan refusal to celebrate as if scoring were simply his job. He's a connoisseur's footballer, and I could happily watch that quiet artistry on loop without ever getting bored.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dimitar Berbatov
- Name (Japanese)
- ディミタール・ベルバトフ
- Reading
- でぃみたーる・べるばとふ
- Born
- January 30, 1981 (age 45)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Rooster
- Origin
- Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 189 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Dimitar Berbatov born?
Born January 30, 1981 (age 45).
Where is Dimitar Berbatov from?
Dimitar Berbatov is from Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria.
What does Dimitar Berbatov do?
Dimitar Berbatov works as association football player.
How tall is Dimitar Berbatov?
Dimitar Berbatov is 189 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.