Dimitar Mitov, a Bulgarian keeper proudly standing tall at 6ft 2in (1.88m) and tipping the scales at 11st 13lb (76kg), was born on the 22nd of January, 1997, heralding him a robust age of 28. Addressing him on the pitch is a simple undertaking, simply look for the jersey emblazoned with the number 1, worn by him as a member of Aberdeen Football Club, whilst also having donned the same jersey for the Bulgarian national team. Transfermarkt denotes Mitov's current market value to hover around £900,000, saying 'au revoir' to the euro. With his signature inked on Aberdeen's contract till the 30th of June, 2027, his supporters are promised a good 1 year and 10 months night's sleep.
The football journey of Mitov, taking his first steps in August 2014, started with a move from his homeland to join Charlton Athletic of the English Championship. Only half a year later, he was loaned off to the less glamorous Canvey Island in the lower leagues up until the end of June 2015. The unpredictable dance of football didn't stop and he was invested back into the hands of Charlton Athletic for a brief year before being sold to Cambridge United of League Two. Cambridge United witnessed the blossoming of Mitov over the course of the 2022-2023 season as he proved his worth over 23 league matches.
The lure of the Scots and the promising charms of St. Johnstone in the Scottish Championship pulled Mitov away from Cambridge in July 2023. He further stamped his presence in the 2023-2024 season, playing a part in 38 first team appearances. A year spent at St. Johnstone led to the doors of Aberdeen opening in July 2024, though for an undisclosed fee. The 2024-2025 season saw Mitov appear in 24 league matches for Aberdeen and the spark hasn't dimmed yet. The ongoing 2025-2026 season has Mitov taking the field for the first team four times so far and fans will be waiting for more. The League Cup 2025-2026, Scottish Cup 2024-2025, Europa League Qualifiers 2025-2026 and the Nations League 2024-2025 have all seen our stalwart make his appearances.
