Atanas Iliev

Born in Dobrich, Iliev began his career with the local club, Dobrudzha, before joining Cherno More's youth academy in 2009. He made his first team début in a 2–0 A PFG defeat at Beroe on 5 May 2012, coming on as a substitute for Ilian Kapitanov. On 27 January 2023, Iliev's contract with Ascoli was terminated by mutual consent. On 31 January 2023, Iliev returned to Cherno More.

Iliev was called up to the senior Bulgaria squad for the first time in March 2021 for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against Switzerland on 25 March 2021, Italy on 28 March 2021 and Northern Ireland on 31 March 2021. He made his debut on 25 March 2021 against Switzerland.

Club

As of 26 July 2025

International

Scores and results list Bulgaria's goal tally first.