Former footballer and popular sports speaker, Dimitar Berbatov, is best known as the Bulgarian captain, leading the team from 2006 to 2010. From humble beginnings with his home club, Dimitar made a name for himself as a formidable striker, scoring a whopping 213 goals over the course of his senior career. A technically talented player, event guests benefit from Dimitar's keen eye for success.
As a football speaker, he is renowned for his expert insight and popularity amongst audiences, who are captivated by his stories straight from the pitch. When at after dinner events, he can easily command the room, confidently discussing such topics as peak performance and marginal gains, as well as shedding light on his international career.
From Bayer Leverkusen to Manchester United, this talented player has travelled the world with his sport. At the peak of his career, Dimitar was Bulgaria's all-time leading goalscorer, a testament to his leading skillset. In celebration of this, he was awarded the Bulgarian Footballer of the Year an incredible seven times, an achievement few could even dream of.
Only three years after Dimitar first stepped onto the pitch, he had made enough of an impression to play in the Champions League final, a life event that he eagerly discusses at events. Having enjoyed a top-level career, this sports speaker frequently enthrals fans with his stories of elite sport.
Born to sporting parents, Dimitar grew up surrounded by professional competing. Bursting onto the footballing scene, he quickly racked up 77 goals while with his home-town club, Pirin. Dimitar was spotted by a scout, who fast-tracked his career to his father's former club, CSKA Sofia. Aged just 18, he won the prestigious Bulgarian Cup.
Having enjoyed such success as a young player, Dimitar learned first-hand how to remain calm under pressure, strategies of which he shares as a speaker. Boasting such an extensive career in top-level competing, audiences benefit from Dimitar's wealth of anecdotes. Insightful, charming and engaging, his infectious passion for sport leaves guests eager to try their own hand at football. Famed for his technical ability and on-pitch composure, Dimitar's strategies are invaluable in the corporate world.
How to hire Dimitar Berbatov
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When at corporate events, Dimitar is known to cover the following topics:
- Premier League
- Drive & Determination
- Leadership & Teamwork
- Overcoming Adversity
- Dealing With Pressure
- Tottenham Hotspur