Career
Doncho Atanasov came from the youth system of Stara Zagora, and was called up to the first team squad for the 2001-2002 season. On 9 February 2002, he made his A PFG debut as he replaced Krum Bibishkov in the 69th minute of their 0–2 home loss against Litex Lovech. He only made 11 appearances for "s first team before moving to Armeets Sliven in June 2002.
On 19 July 2014, Atanasov scored the only goal in Haskovo"s 1:0 victory over reigning A PFG champions Ludogorets Razgrad to provide his team with a winning start in the new league season.