Vidin Apostolov 1941 – 2020

Biography

Vidin Apostolov was born on October 17, 1941, in Novi Iskar, a town near Bulgaria’s capital. He grew up during a transformative period in Bulgarian sports and would go on to become a notable figure in the country’s football heritage. His early years in Novi Iskar shaped his passion for the game that would define much of his life.

Throughout his career, Apostolov dedicated himself to football, contributing to the sport during a significant era in Bulgarian athletics. He represented the athletic traditions of his homeland and was remembered by those who followed Bulgarian football during his active years. His presence in the sport left an impression that endured well beyond his playing days.

Apostolov spent his later years in Plovdiv, Bulgaria’s second-largest city, where he passed away on November 13, 2020, at the age of 79. His death marked the end of a life lived close to the game he loved. He is remembered as part of Bulgarian football’s history, a sportsman whose career reflected the passion and dedication of his era.