Jani Atanasov (; born 31 October 1999) is a Macedonian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Kazakhstan Premier League club Aktobe and the North Macedonia national team.
Club career On 5 June 2018, Atanasov joined Bursaspor after a successful debut season with Akademija Pandev in the Macedonian First Football League. He made his professional debut with Bursaspor in a 2–1 Süper Lig loss to Fenerbahçe on 11 August 2018.
On 8 September 2020, Atanasov was announced as a new Hajduk Split player, signing a three-year contract. He arrived as a free transfer, having terminated his contract with Bursaspor, and was given the number 20 shirt.
On 23 January 2023, he was transferred to Polish club Cracovia for an undisclosed fee, signing a three-and-a-half-year contract.
On 19 February 2025, Atanasov moved on loan to fellow top-flight club Puszcza Niepołomice until the end of the season.
International career
Atanasov holds dual Macedonian and Bulgarian citizenship, being eligible to play for both national teams. On 11 November 2021, Atanasov made his international debut for North Macedonia, substituting Eljif Elmas at 83rd minute of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Armenia, which North Macedonia won by 5–0.
Career statistics International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsNorth Macedonia2021102022302023102202481202570202650Total343
Scores and results list North Macedonia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Atanasov goal.
+ List of international goals scored by Jani AtanasovNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition117 November 2023Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy1–32–5UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying22–3310 October 2024Skonto Stadium, Riga, Latva0–10–32024–25 UEFA Nations League C
Honours Akademija Pandev Macedonian Second Football League: 2016–17
Hajduk Split Croatian Cup: 2021–22
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