Vancouver FC has announced the acquisition of attacker Marsel Bibishkov as the club prepares for the 2026 Canadian Premier League (CPL) campaign, continuing to shape its roster ahead of the upcoming season.
Bibishkov, 18, lands in Vancouver after most recently representing Bulgarian side Septemvri Sofia, where he earned praise for his versatility across multiple attacking positions and his ability to retain possession under pressure with his back to goal.
Born in the Bulgarian capital Sofia, Bibishkov moved to Canada at the age of nine and eventually joined the Toronto FC academy. He later spent time with Juventus U17, recording 17 appearances and six goals, before joining Inter Toronto FC on an Exceptional Young Talent contract in 2025 and later returning to his home country.
At the international level, Bibishkov represented Bulgaria at U16 and U17 levels, recording six appearances and one goal, before deciding to represent Canada. He was first called up to Canada’s U18 team for international friendlies in 2025 and most recently represented the U20 team at the CONCACAF U20 Championship Qualifying tournament in the past month, scoring six goals in four appearances, including four goals against the US Virgin Islands
Vancouver FC have signed Marsel Bibishkov to a contract guaranteed through 2027 with a club option for 2028.