A Brief History of Dimitar Berbatov
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One the original luxury centre forwards, Dimitar Berbatov entertained all those that paid to watch him live.
But run-ins with gangsters, and playing in the shadows of some of the game's best players perhaps held him back from being one of the game’s greats.
This is the story of Dimitar Berbatov.
Written by Seb Stafford-Bloor, illustrated by Craig Silcock.
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#MUFC #THFC #Berbatov
man was a sleeper hit during Fergie's era. looked lazy at first sight, then pops up with one of the most exquisite touches in world football. and invented the Berba Spin. Genius
Yeah, I think most United fans loved him, there seemed to be some impression outside the fan base that we were frustrated with him. Any frustration was temporary - he always gave his best I think for United. The patches were he didn't score was almost like his own frustration was putting him off. Wasn't United's best ever forward but far closer to the best than the worst
was a starter not sleeper hit
100% true. I felt like he is a Bergkamp-like visionary with the same magical first touch
Berba spin 🙌
He didnt look lazy.....he was lazy :)) that was his problem.....fergie wanted a no9 and he was more of a 10.....and fergie had 3 like him....who were not lazy.....i would have kept him in 2012 and played him in the midfield i stead of scholes
I think there's only one word that comes to mind when I think of Berbatov, and that's "silky." He had quite possibly the best first touch I have ever seen, and everything he did was so soft and smooth it was unbelievable. He definitely fell short in terms of delivering on his potential, but what a player he was nonetheless.
Regarding the comment about his potential. Maybe he was just unlucky. When he was at Spurs they were nowhere near the club they are now, then he spent his prime at Man United with either too much competition or getting intentionally benched by SAF. In his last season he barely got any playtime. Most of his games were around Christmas when there were a lot of injuries. And he scored goals and showed good form, but still didn't get a proper chance afterwards.
His first touch really was a thing of beauty
@@ТониАндреев You're right for sure, but it's still an accurate statement to say he didn't live up to his potential, regardless of the reasons for that. Saying a player didn't live up to their potential isn't necessarily saying luck wasn't a factor or that it was due to something they did/didn't do, it's just a factual statement that their career fell short of what could have been.
Berba was truly special. One of the most unique players I've ever seen play.
Languid
He didn't underachieve....he just nailed it whenever he played
As a Spurs fan, losing him to Man Utd was one of my darkest days. I've never seen a player with such a first touch, an ability to control the most overhit and wayward passes. Sure, he was a defensive liability, never going to press a defence. But somehow he didn't need to. There was a sense he was just playing in a parallel universe, one beating to his own unique metronome. I can't help feeling Spurs was the right place for him, where expectations may have been lower. Sure, he won stuff at Man Utd, but I never felt he was /is as loved as he still is at Spurs
Na he was THE STAR, at Spurs and one of many at United.
I know they play in other places on the pitch but what about dembele and modric? In passing sense ofcourse
I loved him at United, one of my favourite ever players. I don't think you've talked to many United fans, he's well respected
@@TFB97 Robbie Keane was alongside him for large part of his time at Spurs. A Son and Kane partnership in a different era, except the team around them was far worse than who Son and Kane have around them
IMO he’s a utd legend not the caliber of a giggs but a legend none the less..also think cavani’s one season is legendary 🎶give it give it give it to edi cavani🎶
In terms of ball control, right up there with Zidane and Bergkamp imo..
I'd throw Le Tissier in there as well
He was good but not zidane and bergkamp good
And lukaku 😅😅🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@luisitoviii1090you must be young. Berbatovs ball control was unreal.
@@FountainOfYoot young but references older players than berbatov
Berba's assist against West Ham for Ronaldo is still possibly the best I've ever seen. Obscene stuff, genuinely outrageous
I'm Bulgarian and it feels like he made a whole generation of children here into Manchester United fans. I hope he can win the election and take control of the football union, so hopefully he can help our corrupt football.
Shame that other legends here don't really care for helping football. Hristo Stoichkov is basically just doing ads for betting sites and that's it
And place Mihaylov in prison
He made me love the team, I'm one of them
Lol maybe cuz we confuse good footballers for good ppl and we’ll continue to make this mistake. Clout = influence
Вече е факт
@@danieltodorov5956 yeah this video was timed perfectly. For the people that don't know, Dimitar Berbatov has been elected as president of the Bulgarian FA, just a few hours after this video released
Nothing epitomises Berbatov more than his goal for Monaco vs Nice in 2014. He gets a ball played to him over his left shoulder, one touch with his right boot and the ball is killed and bounces once. As it rises, he flicks the ball with the outside of his boot and lobs the goalkeeper. All this whilst midway between the 6 yard box and penalty box.
“Stylish” is one of those qualities that can’t be quantified so sometimes is less appreciated in sport, but makes the game much more beautiful to watch. Berbatov is indeed a style king.
BERBATOV UP TO DATE:
At the moment he is trying to become a Bulgarian FA president, but he is fighting with the corrupt and mafia linked people in charge.
In his team are people you may be familiar with likes of Martin Petrov (ex Man City and Atletico Madrid player) and Stilyan Petrov (ex Aston Villa captain).
If in the future we see another talented Bulgariansl in the Prem you should know that Berbatov will be in the roots of that to happen.
What a player he was. Baller. Hopefully his legacy will be remembered long enough.
BTW recently I listen to TIFO podcast from 4-5yrs ago with Berba throwback. Great surprise was this video from today.
Well done.
"Where the side often seemed to function at a different speed to which he was comfortable" - so well said. He deserved more, than an awkward role he ended up getting, but you can't really blame either side, it was just unfortunate.
I suppose you have to carefully consider the team you're going to and whether their style of play suits you, along with how big they are. Sancho and VDB are modern examples of a mismatch, although its probably a push to say MUFC have a style of play...
There wasn't too much thought on his side how he would fit in the team. He just wanted to play for United above all else. I dont think he absolutely had to stay in Spurs, but he could have seen his awkward fit if he bothered to look. He needed a team built around him as a main striker and that was never going to be Manchester. Both him and Ferguson probably thought things would work out somehow and they weren't entirely wrong.
One of the most aesthetically pleasing players ever. Great vid
Poetry in motion. Berba, you bloody legend. That hat-trick against Liverpool will never be forgotten. Or the 5 goals against Blackburn. :)
Early in his bundesliga career we would call Berbo a "Chancentod" here in Germany - someone who is missing the easy scoring chances. But he always had that unbelieveable ball control and when he finally learned to finish I felt that he was the complete striker, he had no weakness.
And then he came back to Leverkusen with Spurs in UEFA CUP just to score against us - ofc. :D
Is there anything that German doesn't have a word for?! :P
Very underrated. He used to Pass through opposition defence smoothly like he isn't even trying. He was an intelligent player.
My all time favourite player. he's the reason I support Manchester united. the reason I started watching the premier league. the reason I got back into it in 2019. A true legend
Berba was my inspiration as a kid. Instead of always fulfilling societies' psyopathic expectations, I wished I could stroll at my own pace and still be deemed good and unique enough. But as his United career showed, sometimes in life, you just gotta track back and run no matter how talented you are.
What a moment to upload this video. Today Berbatov was announced as the new president of Bulgarian Football Union, somethin we the Bulgarians were waiting for in long time🇧🇬
You didn’t like the job Bobby did? 😉
You can’t talk about united and Berba without mentioning Ferguson just leaving him out of the squad without a reason cos he always played brilliantly when given the chance
People act like Ferguson was perfect
Fergie betting on welbeck. Well, we known what happened then
Berbatov is one of my favorite soccer players. The man played with a flair reminiscent of Dennis Bergkamp. Dude's amazing!
An interesting fact about Berbatov is he is currently running for president of the Bulgarian Football Association.
The whole country is done with the current one, who, despite also being a legend for us, is believed to have a major role in the downfall of both the national team and the club football in the country.
So we believe he could be the person to save Bulgarian football.
Thank you for your portrayal of one of our most coveted sporting heroes in Bulgaria. Unfortunately they are few and far between these days, so when a talent emerges the whole country follows. It is nice that they are remembered abroad through content such as this. Thank you 🇧🇬
Could Play Even With A Suit On 👏🏼
Enjoyed The Time He Played For Kbfc
im really sad that my club (kerala blasters) did'nt use this legend properly😢💛
he was just past his best. blasters tried their best
It was the only way we could have played him . But it was stupid move after we missed out on Miku ( who was very close to joining us before moving to BFC)
@@IamQueue Foot n ball big fan
@@agniveshremesh1037 thanks bro
One of the greatest Bulgarian players ever. I wish we will have players like him again.
it's between him and Hristo Stoichkov I think. Stoichkov was equally enigmatic, but he also had a 'roll up his sleeves' and fight aspect to him. Berbertov maybe just lacked a little fight at times.
@@stephenpalmer9375 a trifun je igrao šah?
@@stephenpalmer9375 it’s not between him and Stoichkov. We all love berba, but he isn’t in the same conversation as Stoichkov. Stoichkov took the Bulgarian team to a 4th place finish in the ‘94 World Cup, beating the last two champions - Argentina and Germany in the process. Stoichkov won a Golden Boot for club and country. Stoichkov won a golden ball and a silver ball (should have been 2x golden balls if voters didn’t feel bad for van basten’s career ending injury). Stoichkov took two Barcelona teams to UCL finals, winning Barca’s first UCL trophy, Stoichkov won 4 la ligas in a row, scoring the deciding goal in the competition on three separate occasions.
Berba is the second greatest Bulgarian player, but by some margin. There’s no shame in that. We love him.
@@SKa-tt9nm balakov?
@@lukemclellan2141 i would put him 3rd all time. Great for the national team and fantastic - and long - club career in Portugal and Germany. On his day, one of the best playmakers in the world.
Still can't believe that I went from seeing Berbatov's magical first touch at Man United then had to watch Lukaku...smh
Glad we got rid of him lol
Lukaku is better than this Pulgarian fraud
As a bulgarian I can say that he was the last really good bulgarian footballer. Today we don't have anyone like him. It isn't easy in Bulgaria.
I'm shocked at how short his star at Spurs was. Anytime I think of Berbatov, i think of him in a Tottenham kit
I came down here to say the same thing! He scored so many brilliant goals in a surprisingly short space of time
I’ll never forget those days he was at Spurs. Me and my best mate used to be season ticket holders for Barnsley but my mate was a Tottenham fan too, he absolutely idolised him. We used to try and recreate his goals on the park.
Some player, looked like he was only putting 50% effort in. Unbelievable.
Dimitar Brbatov was up there with zidane and bergkamp in elegance
Dude should have won the PFA player of the year in 2011. He was United's best player, and scored a hat-trick against Liverpool and Birmingham, as well as 5 goals at Blackburn. He also collected the Golden Boot and won United the PL.
Uffff. The quote from Martin Jol is next level
Started watching United that 10-11 season and seeing him light it up that season and win the Golden Boot was so special. Even more special was the hatty against Liverpool. Absolute legend
Watching Berba in 5 fps and he's still buttery smooth
I’ll never forget that brilliant Spurs team of 06/07 mainly because of the partnership of Berbatov and R. Keane.. Of course, I’ll never forget August 2008 when Berbatov signed for us. Memories
we need this type of series on Ruud van Nistelrooy ,
Alessandro Del Piero and many more
My favourite player in history. That turn on the touch line. Wow
No one had a ball control more than him as much as I have seen football,he also tore the defences just by walking past the defence such a great player and a joy to watch..
That one player who made everything look effortless, ice cold finishes, world class touch and a true gem of modern football
"Keep calm and pass me the ball."
As a Fulham fan, coming across class like Berbatov is rare. Even those late into their careers and therefore past their prime like George Best. Spurs fans will remember Berba at White Hart Lane amd Man United fans will remember him at Old Trafford. But we will remember him at Craven Cottage in a truly rare period for the club.
Also, uuhhh... "Keep calm and do the Harlem" which was on his shirt in Fulham's most popular video on their official channel, was also quite funny.
My dream football ASMR is watching Pirlo ping balls to Berbatov, or maybe both of them doing triangle drills with Moussa Dembele.
His first touch was smooth like butter !
The only game at Old Trafford I went to (I am a Man Utd fan) was the 5-2 win against Spurs. Magical game and Berbatov was a magical player for us.
Is this the one where spurs went up 2 nothing at the end of the first half and United scored 5 in the second?
@@Bucbucbang Yes - it was unbelievable. I was almost crying at half time (I was only 10 and this felt like the only game I’d go to for a while) but the second half was so brilliant. I was behind the goals where all 7 were scored and because I was so small I didn’t actually see them until that night watching MOTD. Great memories
@@eamonnmoroney5963 Haha nice
🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬
The pride of Bulgarian football ❤️
As a Spurs fan I really loved watching him play. Classy, if not consistent.
Congrats to Berba for becoming the new Bulgarian FA president. Hopefully he can show his class off the pitch as well
Thanks to him, a lot of football fields popped up around neighbourhoods, one of which I spent most of my childhood on.
Berbatov, Rooney, Tevez and Ronaldo Manutd attack was brilliant 🔥👌🏾💯
He has a t-shirt in his shop. Goat. Greatest of all touches. What a guy!
Most gifted touch of all time.
I love watching his highlights, reliving the glory years. But it masks the fact that he was anonymous and ineffective when games were going at breakneck speed, quite frustrating to watch at times. Still has one of the best touch in football history and moments of genius.
The most magnificent first touch in football history...Berbatov was just a very technically gifted player...I think he would have tried more in the spanish league than the premier league which was more about pace that time (still is but there more technical players around now). I remember one stat that the opposing team's goalie ran a longer distance than Berbatov the whole match...lmaooo that still kills me today!
I lived in Blagoevgrad for a bit, so a bit biased, but it was just wonderful to watch him play. Just graceful in a way few forwards are.
He is a special and gifted player, he was also doing many skills playing as a striker. From PAOK fan
One of coolest and technical players
Plays at his own pace
absolute legend
Thanks for making this video, ny country is corrupt and the football facilities are third-world level and yet there are players like Berbatov every 10-20 years that make me feel proud in this sad situation
Unreal talent
No mention of his 5 goals against Blackburn is criminal as is his individual Achievementat both Fulham and AS Monaco, he achievedso much at his time United so anyone sayinghe was a flop is just wrong and didn'twatch him week in and out, i love Berba few players like him.
My big brother used to say that Stars like Berbatov don't chase after the ball. Till today, more than 10 years later, people call him Berbatov
That Hattrick vs Liverpool still a gold ❤️
Loving this content. Pleasant surprise
I pinched my brothers City Season Ticket specifically to go see Berbatov and he was fascinating, like chasing a ferocious ghost.
I knew he was quality but I was SHOCKED TO FIND OUT HE WON EPL GOLDEN BOOT
My favourite United player ever, absolutely loved the way he played. Nothing like it.
This guy was just amazing to watch.
His Indian Side, Kerala Blaster playing the Final this Sunday!
Berbatov was PURE class
Absolutely sublime first touch
BerbaGOD! He's touch was sublime.
Beautifully crafted video as always Tifo!
Imagine my disappointment when the “It is one pound per month for six whole months.” Jingle didn’t play.
He scored against Barcelona, Real Madrid and Man United when was at Leverkusen in CL, not mentioning that is too brief history
He should be in starting lineup for champions league final in 2011
Imagine if Lukaku had Berb's 1st touch. Passing to Lukaku is like playing Curby
I honestly wish he would not have been at United at the same time as Chicharito. Like my compatriot, he deserved muuuuuch more playing time. A brillant footballing mind and insanely smooth and skilled
“The God of First Touch” not a small title but a true one.
favorite player of all time
I just know he would have thrived in serie a. I always wanted to see him play in Italy.
This guy also has a Foundation that helps little kids and is currently running to become the president of the Bulgarian Football Association.
I wouldn't say he disappointed at all at United 4 years 2 titles and a golden boot, sounds like good going to me
Easily one of my favourite players at united. Like it was said. He has his own style.
His time overall time at MANunited gives the impression he was overrated but he needed to be at a team where he was first choice.
The streets will never forget his deft touches! ✊
His hat trick against Liverpool 🤤
Brilliant video.
Berbatov should be an icon on fifa or at least a hero card
He scored with a first touch against Reading for Spurs from a corner. I think he swiveled too.
The king of first touches
The OG fox in the box ❤
I was a bit young to appreciate Berba when he was playing. As I got older i have and wish i had payed closer attention.
Berbatov, a manchester united legend. Great player
There are no men like me, only me - Jaime Lannister
There is no first touch like mine, only mine - Dimitar Berbatov
Please make a video about the recent positive change in Barcelona!
wish he'd played for us
we was super duper to watch and he could have been another Frank Worthington - youngsters look up his goal for Bolton Wanderers vs Ipswich. One of the greatest goals you'll ever see...
His 5 goals against Blackburn, that was the best day ever for me.
He was such a play type anomaly. Slow af yet silky with a smooth game.Excellent first touch and a poacher yet skillful
He was not really slow. He just appears so.
It was a farce that he didn't make that CL final squad, he won the golden boot in the PL that season, I don't think he'd have made a difference to the final result but Ferguson failed to show him respect he'd earned
Not the best player but one of my favourite players of all time! I will never forget that Liverpool hattrick
The stylish goal he scored for Bayer Leverkusen against AS Roma lives in memory
My grandfather is from Bulgaria and lot of people there say Berbatov was even more talented than Stoichkov.
Naturally talented? Maybe. More accomplished? No. More skilled? It’s close but also no. Berba was better with his head and his first touch is legendary. Stoichkov was faster, better from set pieces and was a great dribbler. I’ve gone back and watched some of his matches recently. Incredibly underrated passer. Go watch the 4-0 drubbing Barca handed to Man U in 1994. Stoichkov’s pass to Ronaldo for one of his goals may be the best pass I’ve seen - from the center line to the box, beautifully weighted, Romario barely had to move to get the ball. A thing of beauty.
@@SKa-tt9nm obviously Christo Stoichkov is a Ballon D'Or winner. Berba was more naturally gifted is what that means I think.