Dimitar Berbatov was an incredibly classy player.

The Bulgarian forward could do some extraordinary things with a football.

Berbatov possessed incredible technical ability and his composure was off the charts. He made the sport look so easy.

He enjoyed a successful career which saw him star for the likes of Bayer Leverkusen, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United.

In total, Berbatov scored 281 goals at club level, as well as hitting the back of the net 48 times for Bulgaria.

His best goal of his illustrious football career arguably came for Monaco.

Berbatov only played for the French club for two seasons but he made his mark during his short spell at the club.

In April 2014, Monaco welcomed Nice to Stade Louis II for their Ligue 1 clash.

MONACO - AUGUST 30: Dimitar Berbatov of Monaco celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the French Ligue 1 match between AS Monaco FC and LOSC Lille at Louis II Stadium on August 30, 2014 in Monaco, Monaco. (Photo by Kaz Photography/Getty Images)

MONACO - AUGUST 30: Dimitar Berbatov of Monaco celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the French Ligue 1 match between AS Monaco FC and LOSC Lille at Louis II Stadium on August 30, 2014 in Monaco, Monaco. (Photo by Kaz Photography/Getty Images)

Berbatov opened the scoring in outrageous fashion.

The Bulgarian, who was 33 years old at the time, produced a perfect touch to control a ball over the top.

Berbatov then looked up, let the ball bounce before finding the top corner with a brilliant lob from a tight angle.

The goal epitomises just how classy Berbatov was and you can view it again below...

The goal was so good that Monaco fans voted it the club's best goal of the century.

Monaco asked their fans to vote for the club's best goal since 2000 and Berbatov's lob emerged victorious with 45% of the vote.

The goal has gone viral on Twitter again and you can view some reaction below...

What a player Berbatov was.

Berbatov may well be one of the most talented footballers of the 21st century.

He really was a joy to watch. Players like him don't come around too often.