Stefan Stanchev (Bulgarian: Стефан Станчев; born 26 April 1989) is a Bulgarian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Rodopa Smolyan.
Career
Levski Sofia
Stanchev comes directly from Levski Sofia's youth academy. After the establishment of the second team of Levski, he became a part of the new-formed PFC Levski Sofia B. During the first season of the Doubles League, Levski became a champion.
Stanchev made his official debut for Levski's senior team on the 13 June 2009 in a match against Pirin Blagoevgrad. The result of the match was 1-1.
On 7 January 2010, Stanchev started training with Levski again. On 20 March 2010, he was in the starting line-up for Levski and played the full 90 minutes, earning praise for his performance in the 3-0 home win against Slavia Sofia. On 27 March 2010, he played in his first Eternal Derby against CSKA Sofia, but was withdrawn in the 39th minute after sustaining an injury.[2]
Pirin loan
On 2 August 2009, Stanchev was loaned out for one year to Pirin Blagoevgrad together with his team-mate Ivan Tsachev. However, after half a season, Stanchev returned to Levski. For Pirin, he made 10 appearances, playing in the A PFG.
Botev Plovdiv
On 28 June 2012, he signed a contract with Botev Plovdiv for 1 years plus an option for a year's extension. His first appearance in an official match came on 11 August 2012, in the 3-0 home win over Slavia Sofia. Stanchev had difficulties securing a starting spot for himself. In January he was released.
Cherno More Varna
On 5 June 2013, Stanchev signed with Cherno More Varna.[3]
Career Stats
As of 15 December 2018
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Europe | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Levski Sofia | 2008–09 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Pirin Blagoevgrad | 2009–10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 10 | 0 | |
| Levski Sofia | 2009–10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 2010–11 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2011–12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| Botev Plovdiv | 2012–13 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | – | 10 | 0 | |
| Minyor Pernik | 2012–13 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 14 | 0 | |
| Cherno More | 2013–14 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 26 | 0 | |
| 2014–15 | 15 | 0 | 5 | 0 | – | 20 | 0 | ||
| 2015–16 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | |
| 2016–17 | 25 | 1 | 3 | 0 | – | 28 | 1 | ||
| 2017–18 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 24 | 0 | ||
| 2018–19 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 6 | 0 | ||
| Career totals | 158 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 176 | 1 | |
Honours
Club
- Levski Sofia
- Cherno More
References
- ^ "Състав на "Черно море" за сезон 2016/2017" (in Bulgarian). Cherno More official website. Archived from the original on 22 April 2017. Retrieved 30 April 2017.
- ^ "Кръгли нули в (не) дербито между Левски и ЦСКА" (in Bulgarian). topsport.bg. 27 March 2010.
- ^ "Гонзо взе четирима, освободи Идалго" (in Bulgarian). gong.bg. 5 June 2013. Archived from the original on 2 February 2014.
External links
- Stanchev at Levski's site
- Stefan Stanchev at Soccerway