Dimo Naydenov Bakalov
Dimo Naydenov Bakalov uses sharp runs to attack space, often drifting wide to threaten the channel and then cutting inside to finish. Bakalov began at Sliven, turning pro in 2006 and establishing himself as a winger with progressive passing. He reads moves and reacts quickly. He moved to Ludogorets in 2011, winning titles and playing in European qualifiers. A peak season came at Lokomotiv Plovdiv in 2017-18 with nine league goals. In later years he filled central and deeper roles while maintaining wide help, linking play with one-touch layoffs. Bakalov presses high and shields the ball to drive attacks, finishing moves when space opens. Dimo Bakalov remains a forward presence who can be trusted to attack the back post.
Season snapshot
Overall season statistics (all competitions).
| Season | Matches | Minutes | Goals | Assists | G/90 | A/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 | 191 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 36 | 1588 | 4 | 0 | 0.23 | 0 |
| 2021 | 12 | 673 | 1 | 0 | 0.13 | 0 |
| 2020 | 16 | 395 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 23 | 876 | 2 | 0 | 0.21 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 32 | 2559 | 10 | 0 | 0.35 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 233 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 151 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 16 | 465 | 4 | 0 | 0.77 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 134 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 21 | 1603 | 4 | 0 | 0.22 | 0 |
| 2009 | 12 | 312 | 1 | 0 | 0.29 | 0 |
Form - Last 10 games
Strengths Analysis --
Xtra rating history
Last rating points (most recent matches).
Recent Matches
Teams
Transfers
Chernomorets 1919 Burgas
Spartak Plovdiv
Lokomotiv Sofia
Etar Veliko Tarnovo
Beroe
Tsarsko Selo
Ludogorets
Beroe
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Ludogorets
Beroe
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Ludogorets
Beroe
First League - Stadion Ivailo, Veliko Târnovo, Bulgaria
UEFA Europa League