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Dimitar Penev
Bulgarian footballer
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dead
- born
- 1945
- died
- 2026
- age at death
- 80
- known for
- association football player, association football coach
1945 – 2026

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who dimitar penev is
Dimitar Dushkov Penev was a Bulgarian football player and coach who played as a central defender for CSKA Sofia. He was regarded as one of his country's best ever defenders, winning Bulgarian Footballer of the Year in 1967 and 1971. He played 90 games for the Bulgaria national team and scored two goals, participating in three FIFA World cups for his national team in 1966, 1970 and 1974. He was Honorary President of CSKA Sofia and semi-professional side Nottingham United FC.
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