Dimitar Berbatov is widely regarded as one of the most technically gifted players of his generation.
Known for his elegance, vision, and incredible first touch, the Bulgarian forward made his mark at top clubs including Manchester United, Tottenham, and Bayer Leverkusen.
During his career, Dimitar Berbatov played alongside some of European football’s biggest names, including Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney.
However, when asked to name his best strike partner, the former Spurs striker was quick to look back on his North London days.
Dimitar Berbatov names Robbie Keane as his best strike partner
In a recent interview with TNT Sports Football on TikTok, Berbatov named Spurs icon Robbie Keane as the best forward he ever played alongside.
Despite sharing the pitch with some of the game’s top strikers, Berbatov praised Keane for their chemistry and productivity in front of goal, calling it a ‘great partnership’ that he genuinely enjoyed.
Berbatov was also asked about the best atmosphere he has played in. While the Bulgarian enjoyed plenty of memorable nights at Old Trafford, he pointed to the 2008 League Cup final between Tottenham and Chelsea at Wembley.
He scored the equaliser to cancel out Didier Drogba’s opener, and Spurs went on to win 2-1 in extra time thanks to Jonathan Woodgate’s decisive goal.
Berbatov recalled it as his first trophy in England, which made it even more special, especially with the support from the Spurs fans.
Dimitar Berbatov’s time at Tottenham and his partnership with Robbie Keane
Berbatov joined Tottenham from Leverkusen in 2006 for a then-record £10.9m, making him the most expensive Bulgarian player at the time.
While he initially took time to settle into the Premier League, he soon found his rhythm. He formed a prolific partnership with Robbie Keane, the duo combining for around 45 goals in the 2006–07 season.
Their strong chemistry earned them a shared Premier League Player of the Month award in April 2007.
Berbatov and Keane played 80 games together, during which both scored 38 goals. Berbatov also provided 23 assists, while Keane contributed 16.
They were also key in Spurs’ 2008 League Cup victory, the club’s only major silverware in recent times until the 2025 Europa League triumph.