Doncho Atanasov (; born on 2 April 1983) is a Bulgarian former professional

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who played as a

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Career

Doncho Atanasov came from the youth system of Beroe Stara Zagora, and was called up to the first team squad for the 2001–02 season. On 9 February 2002, he made his

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debut as he replaced

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in the 69th minute of their 0–2 home loss against

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. He only made 11 appearances for Beroe's first team before moving to Armeets Sliven in June 2002. On 19 July 2014, Atanasov scored the only goal in Haskovo's 1:0 victory over reigning

champions

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to provide his team with a winning start in the new league season. Atanasov played for Botev Galabovo one season before being released in June 2017. On 1 September 2017, he announced his retirement as footballer.

Honours

Beroe *

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: 2009–10,

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References

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