On the last day of the transfer window, "Lokomotiv Avia" made a key move by registering the experienced opposite hitter Dimitar Dulchev. The 32-year-old volleyball player is already training with the team in Plovdiv and will be an alternative to opposite hitter Julien Georgiev in the team's attack. This was announced by the club on social media.
🔹 Rich international career
Dulchev is one of those Bulgarian athletes who have accumulated significant experience outside the country. Over the years, he has played in numerous championships in Europe, leaving a strong impression wherever he goes.
| Season | Team | Country | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | Cambrai Volley | France | Opposite |
| 2024/25 | SCM Universitatea Craiova | Romania | Opposite |
| 2023/24 | Calcit Volley | Slovenia | Opposite |
| 2023/24 | Marek Union-Ivkoni | Bulgaria | Opposite |
| 2022/23 | Deya Volley | Bulgaria | Opposite |
| 2020/21 – 2021/22 | Marek Union-Ivkoni | Bulgaria | Opposite |
| 2019/20 | Synergy Mondovì | Italy | Opposite |
| 2019/20 | Nea Salamina Famagusta | Cyprus | Opposite |
| 2018/19 | VBC TLC Weiz | Austria | Opposite |
| 2014/15 – 2017/18 | Marek Union-Ivkoni | Bulgaria | Opposite |
Dulchev's career clearly shows the profile of a traveling professional who has gained experience in various leagues – from Italy and France to Slovenia and Romania. Such accumulated training can be invaluable for "Lokomotiv Avia", especially in moments of tension in games and when stability in attack is needed.
🔹 The connection with Viktor Karagyozov
An interesting detail is that Dulchev will once again work with Viktor Karagyozov, who is an assistant coach at Lokomotiv Avia. It was under his guidance at Marek Union-Ivconi years ago that the opposite hitter took his first steps in volleyball. Now the two are reunited – this time in a much more mature phase of his career.
