Metodiy Ivanov Stefanov

Metodiy Ivanov Stefanov is a Bulgarian midfielder born on 5 August 2000. He developed in the Pirin Blagoevgrad academy and made his senior breakthrough during the 2017–18 season, appearing 14 times in Bulgaria’s top flight. On 21 January 2019, Stefanov joined Ludogorets, making his Ludogorets II debut in the Second League against Lokomotiv Sofia on 24 February. He became a regular for the reserve side and was later called into the Ludogorets senior squad, registering three appearances according to the available record. Stefanov has also represented Bulgaria at under-17 and under-19 level. A central midfielder who can operate higher up the pitch, he is described as contributing to possession, forward passing and defensive screening. Stefanov is currently listed with Pirin Blagoevgrad, linking his present profile with the club where his professional pathway began.