Georgi Georgiev Kitanov (; born 6 March 1995) is a Bulgarian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Dunav Ruse.
Kitanov has been with Cherno More since the age of 9. He has also represented Bulgaria at under-17, under-19 and under-21 level.
Career Cherno More
Kitanov was born in Blagoevgrad, but grew up in Varna. He joined Cherno More Academy at the age of nine. In May 2012, he was promoted to the senior squad and given the number 33, for to replace the injured Petar Denchev. Kitanov made his first team debut in a 2–1 league win over Vidima-Rakovski on 14 May, coming on as a substitute for Plamen Kolev at the age of 17 years, 2 months and 8 days.
On 11 August 2012, he was handed his first league start, in a 3–0 home loss against Ludogorets Razgrad on the opening day of the 2012–13 season. A week later, Kitanov made his second start for Cherno More, keeping a clean sheet against Etar 1924 at Ivaylo Stadium. In January 2013, he spent a week on trial at Dutch club PSV Eindhoven.
On 19 October 2014, Kitanov kept a clean sheet in the 4–0 win over Beroe, but was seriously injured in the closing minutes of the match, suffering a broken foot after a challenge from a Beroe player. He underwent an operation and was expected to recover in four months' time at the earliest. Kitanov made his comeback for Cherno More from a serious injury on 26 May 2015, playing for 56 minutes of the 2–1 defeat against Lokomotiv Plovdiv.
On 3 March 2016 against Beroe, Kitanov made his 100th A Group appearance.
CSKA Sofia On 2 June 2016 Kitanov moved to CSKA Sofia for 3 years.Георги Китанов премина в ЦСКА After quickly establishing himself as the first choice goalkeeper, Kitanov lost his status as the primary custodian shortly after the arrival of Lithuanian Vytautas Černiauskas. He was sent on loan at Cherno More on 3 September 2018 until the end of the season.Георги Китанов беше преотстъпен
Astra Giurgiu On 19 June 2019, Kitanov signed a 3-year contract with Romanian Liga I side Astra Giurgiu.Trei noutăți sub comanda lui Alexa. afcastragiurgiu.ro
Fratria Varna On 17 June 2024, Kitanov joined to the newly promoted to Bulgarian Second League team Fratria.Новият хит на Втора лига се подсили с бивш вратар на ЦСКА-София He become a regular starter until November, when he got an injury. On 12 December 2024 it was announced he reached agreement to leave the club as few First league teams were interested in him.Фратрия и Георги Китанов се разделиха по взаимно съгласие
Spartak Pleven On 9 March 2025, Kitanov joined Bulgarian Second League side Spartak Pleven.
International career Under U21 On 26 March 2016 Kitanov was in the starting lineup for the goalless draw with Wales U21.България не успя да преклони УелсМладежите не успяха да се справят с Уелс (видео)
On 21 May 2016 Kitanov was in the starting lineup during the 0–1 defeat from France U21.Младите "лъвове" отстъпиха пред Франция
Senior In November 2016 Kitanov received his first call-up to the senior Bulgaria squad for a match against Belarus.
Career statistics Club
Club performanceLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotalClubLeagueSeasonAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBulgariaLeagueBulgarian CupEuropeOtherIncludes Bulgarian Supercup matches.TotalCherno MoreA Group2011–122000––202012–1328010––2902013–1435020––3702014–1512000––1202015–16330100010350Total11004000101150CSKA SofiaFirst League2016–1733000––3302017–182010––302018–190000000000Total350100000360Cherno More (loan)First League2018–1910010––110RomaniaLeagueCupa RomânieiEuropeOtherIncludes Supercupa României matches.TotalAstra Giurgiu Liga I2019–2013000––130Petrolul PloieștiLiga II2020–2111020––130MaltaLeagueMaltese FA TrophyEuropeOtherIncludes Maltese Super Cup matches.TotalFloriana Premier League2021–2224030––2702022–231901020102302023–2424020––260Total670602010760BulgariaLeagueBulgarian CupEuropeOtherIncludes Bulgarian Supercup matches.TotalFratriaSecond League2024–2517010––180Spartak Pleven2024–2512000––120Dunav Ruse2025–265000––50Career total280017030203020
Honours Club Cherno More Bulgarian Cup: 2014–15 Bulgarian Supercup: 2015
References
External links Profile at uefa.com