Bulgarian native Dimitar Mitov, born on 22 January 1997, is a seasoned goalkeeper for Aberdeen. Standing at 6ft 2in (1.88m) and weighing 11st 13lb (76kg), he has asserted his presence in the goal with his formidable stature. Mitov has also proudly donned the Bulgarian national colours on the football stage.
Currently valuated at approximately £500k according to Transfermarkt, Mitov has not only proven himself by his talent, but also his commitment to his team, Aberdeen, with a contract running until 30 June 2027.
He began his journey into professional football in August 2014 when he joined Charlton Athletic, then battling it out in England’s League One. Shortly thereafter, in February 2015, Mitov was loaned to Canvey Island, plying his trade in the Lower Leagues of English football. By June 2015, he had returned to Charlton Athletic on completion of his loan.
Gradually climbing the football ladder, July 2017 saw Mitov transferring to Cambridge United in the League One. It was here that he made 23 first team appearances in his debut season of 2022 - 2023.
Reaching Scottish soil come July 2023, Mitov made a move to St Johnstone in the Premiership. His season at St Johnstone resulted in an impressive 38 first team appearances. This caught the attention of Aberdeen, who secured his transfer in July 2024 for an undisclosed fee. So far, in the 2024 - 2025 season, Mitov has made 14 first team appearances. Furthermore, his skills were demonstrated in the League Cup 2024 - 2025 with Aberdeen where he made six starts, and the Nations League 2024 - 2025 for Bulgaria with six starts.
