Pavel Vidanov (; born 1 August 1988) is a Bulgarian former professional footballer who played as a defender.
Born in Sofia, Vidanov began his career with local club CSKA Sofia. He made his professional debut in a 2âÂÂ0 home win over Botev Plovdiv on 18 April 2007, coming on as a substitute for Tiago Silva. He made his first start on 27 May against Belasitsa Petrich at Tsar Samuil Stadium in the last game of the 2006âÂÂ07 season.
In January 2008, he was loaned out to Vihren Sandanski for the rest of the season, where he played 14 games in the A Group.
In June 2008, Vidanov returned to CSKA. Since then, he played as regular for CSKA and was also called up to the national team of his country.
On 19 February 2011, Vidanov was loaned out to the Romanian club Rapid BucureÃÂti with an option for purchase at the end of the 2010âÂÂ11 Liga I season. He made his debut in a 3âÂÂ2 away loss against Gloria BistriÃÂa on 18 March. Vidanov returned to CSKA at the end of the season having made only 6 appearances in Liga I.
On 21 January 2012, Vidanov joined Polish club Zagà ÂÃÂbie Lubin. He made his Ekstraklasa debut on 19 February, in a 2âÂÂ2 home draw against Wisà Âa Kraków. Vidanov's contract with Zagà ÂÃÂbie expired at the end of the 2013âÂÂ14 season and he left the club as a free agent.
On 26 October 2014, Vidanov signed a one-year contract with Italian Serie B club Trapani Calcio after successfully completing a trial period. He made his debut on 8 November against Frosinone but was replaced through injury after 36 minutes. Vidanov scored his first goal in a 2âÂÂ2 home draw against Perugia on 12 December.
Vidanov joined Lokomotiv Plovdiv on 3 October 2016.
On 19 June 2017, Vidanov signed with Beroe Stara Zagora. He left the club at the end of the 2017âÂÂ18 season.
On 12 August 2009, Vidanov made his debut for the senior team in a friendly match against Latvia after coming on as a substitute for Blagoy Georgiev in the 75th minute.