Dime Dimov
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{{short description|Macedonian footballer}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Dime Dimov
| image = File:Диме Димов ака пандев.jpg
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| fullname = Dime Dimov
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1994|07|25}}
| birth_place = Skopje, North Macedonia
| position = Centre-back
| currentclub = Persebaya Surabaya
| clubnumber = 4
| youthyears1 =
| youthclubs1 =
| years1 = 2013
| clubs1 = Metalurg Skopje
| caps1 = 15
| goals1 = 0
| years2 = 2014
| clubs2 = Kozuf Miravci
| caps2 = 21
| goals2 = 0
| years3 = 2015
| clubs3 = Gostivari
| caps3 = 18
| goals3 = 0
| years4 = 2016
| clubs4 = Horizont Turnovo
| caps4 = 15
| goals4 = 0
| years5 = 2016–2023
| clubs5 = Brera Strumica
| caps5 = 141
| goals5 = 2
| years6 = 2023–2024
| clubs6 = Lokomotiv Sofia
| caps6 = 53
| goals6 = 0
| years7 = 2025–
| clubs7 = Persebaya Surabaya
| caps7 = 17
| goals7 = 0
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| club-update = 23 May 2025
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Dime Dimov ({{Langx|mk|Диме Димов}}, born 25 July 1994) is a Macedonian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Liga 1 club Persebaya Surabaya.
Club career
Born in Skopje, he played for numerous clubs in the Macedonian First League between 2013 until 2023.{{cite web |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/dime-dimov/300434/ |date=17 June 2025|accessdate=17 June 2025|title=Dime Dimov - Soccerway|website=soccerway}} Ahead of the 2023–24 season, he signed with Bulgarian First League club Lokomotiv Sofia.{{cite web |url=https://bulgarian-football.com/players/dime-dimov |date=5 May 2023|accessdate=5 May 2023|title=Dime Dimov: Lokomotiv Sofia|website=bulgarian-football.com}} He made his debut in the 2023–24 season on 17 July 2023, in a 1–0 win against Botev Vratsa.{{cite web |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2023/07/17/bulgaria/a-pfg/lokomotiv-sofia-1929/botev-vratsa/4080892/ |date=17 July 2023|accessdate=17 July 2023|title=Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 vs. Botev Vratsa - 17 July 2023|website=soccerway}} In his two seasons with Lokomotiv Sofia, Dimov not only played as a centre-back, but was also able to adapt as a midfielder. His position is quite flexible, adjusting to the needs of the coach. He contributed with a total of 4,404 minutes.{{cite web |url=https://harian.disway.id/read/846855/profil-dan-statistik-dime-dimov-bek-versatile-persebaya-di-putaran-kedua-liga-1 |date=6 January 2025|accessdate=6 January 2025|title=Profil dan Statistik Dime Dimov, Bek Versatile Persebaya di Putaran Kedua Liga 1|website=harian.disway.id|language=id}}
=Persebaya Surabaya=
On 5 January 2025, Dimov move to Asia and signed a contract for Indonesian Liga 1 club Persebaya Surabaya. Dimov's presence adds to the strength of Persebaya's back line. He will play alongside Slavko Damjanović.{{cite web|title=Persebaya Resmi Kenalkan 2 Pemain Asing Baru, Dime Dimov dan Dejan Tumbas|url=https://www.bola.com/indonesia/read/5864344/persebaya-resmi-kenalkan-2-pemain-asing-baru-dime-dimov-dan-dejan-tumbas?page=3|publisher=www.bola.com|language=id|accessdate=5 January 2025}} On 11 January 2025, Dimov made his league debut for the club in a 3–1 lose over PSS Sleman, coming on as a substitute for Kadek Raditya in the 79th minute.{{cite web|title=Paul Munster Puas dengan Penampilan Dejan Tumbas dan Dime Dimov di Laga Debut|url=https://beritajatim.com/paul-munster-puas-dengan-penampilan-dejan-tumbas-dan-dime-dimov-di-laga-debut |publisher=beritajatim.com|language=id|accessdate=12 January 2025}} On 15 February 2025, he picked up his first win with Persebaya in his sixth appearances in a 1–0 home win over PSBS Biak.{{cite web|url=https://www.cnnindonesia.com/olahraga/20250215205350-142-1198722/hasil-liga-1-persebaya-lumat-psbs-1-0-putus-tren-buruk |title=Hasil Liga 1: Persebaya Lumat PSBS 1-0, Putus Tren Buruk|publisher=CNN Indonesia|accessdate=15 February 2025|date=15 February 2025|language=id}} On 15 June 2025, Dimov extended his contract with the club until May 2026.{{Cite web|last=Pratama Putra|first=Moch. Rizky|url=https://www.jawapos.com/sepak-bola-indonesia/016143611/7-pemain-asing-persebaya-sudah-diamankan-total-nilai-capai-rp-352-miliar-demi-liga-1-indonesia-20252026 |title=7 Pemain Asing Persebaya Sudah Diamankan, Total Nilai Capai Rp 35,2 Miliar Demi Liga 1 Indonesia 2025/2026 |website=Jawa Pos |date=15 June 2025 |access-date=17 June 2025|language=id}}
Honours
AP Brera Strumica
References
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External links
- {{Soccerway|300434}}
- [https://ligaindonesiabaru.com/clubs/singleplayer/bri_liga_1_2024-25/dime_dimov?token=UDAuNTE0NTkwNTI= Dime Dimov] at Liga Indonesia
{{Persebaya Surabaya squad}}
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Category:Footballers from Skopje
Category:Macedonian men's footballers
Category:21st-century Macedonian sportsmen
Category:FK Metalurg Skopje players
Category:FK Horizont Turnovo players
Category:FC AP Brera Strumica players
Category:FC Lokomotiv 1929 Sofia players
Category:Persebaya Surabaya players
Category:Macedonian First Football League players
Category:First Professional Football League (Bulgaria) players
Category:Liga 1 (Indonesia) players
Category:Macedonian expatriate men's footballers
Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Bulgaria
Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Indonesia
Category:Macedonian expatriate sportspeople in Bulgaria
Category:Macedonian expatriate sportspeople in Indonesia
Category:Men's association football central defenders
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