Valentin Antov

CSKA Sofia

On 19 August 2015, Antov made his first team debut in a Bulgarian Cup match against Sofia 2010, becoming CSKA's youngest ever debutant at the age of 14 years, 9 months and 10 days, while also becoming the youngest ever captain for the club after taking the captain's armband for the last 25 minutes of the match. Antov made his First League debut on 14 April 2018, in a league match against Vereya. He began to establish himself in the CSKA first team during the 2018–19 season, playing 26 matches in all competitions. On 12 July 2018, Antov made his debut in the Europa League playing 90 minutes in the first match of the first qualifying round against Latvian club Riga.

Loan to Bologna

On 1 February 2021, Antov was loaned to Serie A club Bologna until the end of the season with an option for a permanent transfer.

Loan to Monza

On 27 August 2021, Antov was sent on a one-year loan to Serie B side Monza, with a conditional obligation for purchase. He made his league debut the same year on 21 September, starting in a 2–1 loss to Pisa.

Monza

Following Monza's Serie A promotion on 29 May 2022, Antov's obligation for purchase clause was triggered.

Loan to Cremonese

On 31 August 2023, Antov joined Cremonese on loan. After having played 35 games in the 2023–24 Serie B season, Antov's loan was renewed for a further season on 13 July 2024.

On 25 March 2019, Antov debuted for the Bulgarian senior squad as an 80th-minute substitute for Georgi Kostadinov in a Euro 2020 qualifier against Kosovo. On 23 September 2022, he scored his first international goal in a 5–1 victory against Gibraltar during the 2022–23 UEFA Nations League.

Club

As of match played 14 March 2025

International

As of match played 23 March 2025

Scores and results list Bulgaria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Antov goal.

Antov is a nephew of former footballer Anatoli Nankov.