Mateo Marianov Stamatov (; born 22 March 1999) is a Bulgarian professional footballer who plays for Erovnuli Liga club Torpedo Kutaisi. Although he predominantly plays as a left-back, he has also been deployed as a left winger.
Club career Born in Pazardzhik, Stamatov moved with his family to Barcelona, Spain when he was an infant. At the age of 7 he joined a local team before joining Espanyol in 2011.Баба води Матео по стъпките на идола му Мартин Петров topsport.bg Four years later he signed a professional contract with the team.Един от най-големите ни таланти подписа с Еспаньол blitz.bg
On 3 February 2019, Stamatov returned to Bulgaria and signed a contract with Septemvri Sofia.Септември привлече Матео Стаматов fcseptemvri.com He made his professional debut in a league match against Ludogorets Razgrad on 16 March 2019.Лудогорец разгроми Септември с 6:0 dariknews.bg
In August 2020, Stamatov joined Levski Sofia, signing a one-year contract.
In June 2021, Stamatov left Levski to join Russian side FC Orenburg. Stamatov left Orenburg on 6 June 2023.
On 26 June 2023, Stamatov signed with the Russian Premier League club FC Pari Nizhny Novgorod. Stamatov's contract with Pari Nizhny Novgorod was terminated by mutual consent on 20 March 2025. In October 2025, he joined Septemvri Sofia as a free agent.
International career Stamatov was called up to the senior Bulgaria national team for the first time in September 2022 for Nations League games against Gibraltar and North Macedonia.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSeptemvri Sofia2018–19First League3010—40UA Horta2019–20Tercera División21110—221Levski Sofia2020–21First League12010—130Orenburg2021–22Russian First League18010—1902022–23Russian Premier League15040—190Total3305000380Nizhny Novgorod2023–24Russian Premier League22040202802024–25Russian Premier League12020—140Total3406020420Career total1251180201451
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