Botev Plovdiv, one of Bulgaria’s most storied clubs, has a rich history and a passionate fanbase. Known for their vibrant yellow and black colors, they have consistently been a competitive force in the Bulgarian top flight. The team boasts a blend of experienced players and emerging talents, creating a dynamic squad capable of challenging for top honors. With a commitment to developing local talent, Botev Plovdiv aims to build a future that honors their illustrious past. Fans can expect exciting matches as the team strives for success in both domestic and European competitions.
Xtra rating
1476
Conservative: 929
Rank club
917
Updated: 25 May 2026
Botev Plovdiv Upcoming matches by league
Botev Plovdiv Last matches by league
First League
-
25 May 2026 - 14:45 Conference League Group - 36
Lokomotiv Plovdiv2 - 1Botev Plovdiv
Stadion Lokomotiv -
16 May 2026 - 16:00 Conference League Group - 35
Botev Plovdiv5 - 0Cherno More Varna
Stadion Hristo Botev -
12 May 2026 - 17:15 Conference League Group - 34
Botev Plovdiv1 - 2Arda Kardzhali
Stadion Hristo Botev -
9 May 2026 - 13:15 Conference League Group - 33
Cherno More Varna2 - 0Botev Plovdiv
Cup
-
12 February 2026 - 16:00 Quarter-finals
Lokomotiv Plovdiv1 - 0Botev Plovdiv
Stadion Lokomotiv
Friendlies Clubs
-
31 January 2026 - 12:30 Club Friendly
Botev Plovdiv4 - 0Sevlievo
-
28 January 2026 - 12:00 Club Friendly
Botev Plovdiv1 - 0Spartak Varna
-
15 January 2026 - 12:00 Club Friendly
Botev Plovdiv2 - 0Maritsa Plovdiv
Super Cup
UEFA Europa Conference League
UEFA Europa League
Botev Plovdiv Team Roster
Botev Plovdiv’s current squad features a mix of seasoned professionals and promising newcomers. Notable players include the prolific attackers G. Nikolov and V. Triboulet, both known for their goal-scoring prowess. Midfielder A. Korošec stands out for his creativity and playmaking abilities, while goalkeeper M. Igonen brings experience and stability to the backline. Defensively, A. Chernev and K. Tatarov provide strength and reliability, ensuring a solid foundation for the team. Alongside these key figures, younger talents like N. Iliev and D. Yordanov are eager to make their mark. With such a well-rounded squad, Botev Plovdiv is poised to make a significant impact in the league.
position Goalkeeper
position Defender
2
Gabriel Rodrigues Noga
DEF
Brazil
4
Nikola Soldo
DEF
Germany
6
G. Zlatanov
DEF
17
Nikolay Minkov Minkov
DEF
Bulgaria
19
Antoine Conté
DEF
France
22
Enock Kwateng
DEF
France
27
Bryan Anthony Chibuike Hein
DEF
Germany
38
Konstantinos Balogiannis
DEF
Greece
41
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Z. Tindano
DEF
42
I. Videv
DEF
87
Simeon Petrov
DEF
France
position Midfielder
7
Nikola Iliyanov Iliev
MID
Bulgaria
8
Todor Lyubchev Nedelev
MID
Bulgaria
10
Emerson Rivaldo Rodríguez Valois
MID
Colombia
13
Samuil Stoykov Tsonov
MID
Bulgaria
14
Carlos Algarra López
MID
Spain
28
Henrique Jocú
MID
Guinea-Bissau
45
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77
Lucas Araújo de Oliveira
MID
Brazil
position Attacker
8
Dimitar Dimitrov Rangelov
FWD
Bulgaria
9
Aleksa Maraš
FWD
Montenegro
11
Pedro Igor de Sousa Carneiro Martins
FWD
Brazil
23
Ifenna Dorgu
FWD
Denmark
30
Franklin Geovane de Santana Chagas
FWD
Brazil
44
C. Meotti
FWD
88
W. Chimezie
FWD
90
Samuel Kalu Ojim
FWD
Nigeria
Last Botev Plovdiv Coachs
Dušan Kerkez
Serbia
Coach since
1 September 2023
Coach until
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dušan Kerkez | Serbia | 1 September 2023 | |
| Rafael Ferreira | Brazil | 1 August 2023 | |
| Stanislav Petrov Genchev | Bulgaria | 1 June 2023 | 1 August 2023 |
| Stefan Rumenov Stoyanov | Bulgaria | 1 May 2023 | 1 June 2023 |
| Bruno Miguel Nunes Baltazar | Portugal | 1 January 2023 | 1 May 2023 |
| Željko Kopić | Croatia | 1 August 2022 | 1 December 2022 |
| Azrudin Valentic | Sweden | 1 February 2021 | |
| Stefan Rumenov Stoyanov | Bulgaria | 1 December 2020 | 1 January 2021 |
| Petar Nikolov Penchev | Bulgaria | 1 October 2020 | 1 December 2020 |
| Ferario Ivanov Spasov | Bulgaria | 1 October 2019 | 1 October 2020 |
| Željko Petrović | Montenegro | 1 June 2019 | 1 October 2019 |
| Nikolay Stoilov Kirov | Bulgaria | 1 August 2016 | 1 May 2019 |
| Nikolay Kostov Nikolov | Bulgaria | 1 November 2015 | 1 August 2016 |
| Petar Nikolov Penchev | Bulgaria | 1 December 2014 | 1 July 2015 |
| Velislav Ivanov Vutsov | Bulgaria | 1 July 2014 | 1 December 2014 |
| Lyuboslav Mladenov Penev | Bulgaria | 1 June 2014 | 1 July 2014 |
| Stanimir Kolev Stoilov | Bulgaria | 1 January 2013 | 1 June 2014 |
| Ferario Ivanov Spasov | Bulgaria | 1 June 2012 | 1 December 2012 |
| Milen Radukanov | Bulgaria | 1 October 2011 | 1 March 2012 |
| Petar Kanchev Hubchev | Bulgaria | 1 June 2011 | 1 October 2011 |
Botev Plovdiv Transfers
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. Meotti |
Famalicão U23
|
- | 26 March 2026 |
| Dimitar Dimitrov Rangelov |
Krieschow
|
- | 26 March 2026 |
| I. Dorgu |
HB Koge
|
- | 26 March 2026 |
| A. Conté |
Iğdır FK
|
Free agent | 7 February 2026 |
Göztepe
|
Loan | 4 February 2026 | |
| E. Rodríguez |
Ludogorets
|
Loan | 27 January 2026 |
| W. Chimezie |
Alaniya Vladikavkaz
|
Free agent | 18 January 2026 |
|
Göztepe
|
Loan | 17 January 2026 | |
| Carlos Algarra |
Beroe
|
Transfer | 15 January 2026 |
| Pedro Igor |
Dinamo Minsk
|
Transfer | 13 January 2026 |
| B. Hein |
SSV Jahn Regensburg
|
Free agent | 12 January 2026 |
| Aleksa Maraš |
Panserraikos
|
Return from loan | 5 January 2026 |
| I. Dorgu |
HB Koge
|
- | 30 December 2025 |
| F. Steponavičius |
Panevėžys
|
Return from loan | 30 December 2025 |
| F. Steponavičius |
Panevėžys
|
Back from Loan | 1 December 2025 |
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
Ostersunds FK
|
Free agent | 24 March 2026 | |
| D. Mitkov |
Ordabasy
|
Free agent | 4 February 2026 |
| V. Triboulet |
Meizhou Kejia
|
- | 3 February 2026 |
| M. Georgiev |
Spartak Varna
|
Free agent | 3 February 2026 |
| John Emmanuel |
Spartak Varna
|
Loan | 3 February 2026 |
| M. Georgiev |
Spartak Varna
|
Free agent | 2 February 2026 |
| Tales |
Spartak Varna
|
Loan | 26 January 2026 |
| Tailson |
Spartak Varna
|
Loan | 26 January 2026 |
| O. Abraham |
Raków Częstochowa
|
Transfer | 25 January 2026 |
| Antonio Perera |
Lugo
|
- | 19 January 2026 |
| S. Petkov |
Ponferradina
|
Free agent | 18 January 2026 |
| A. Oko-Flex |
Levski Sofia
|
Transfer | 13 January 2026 |
| S. Adelani |
Spartak Pleven
|
Loan | 7 January 2026 |
| A. Yordanov |
CSKA Sofia
|
Transfer | 5 January 2026 |
| D. Mitkov |
Ordabasy
|
Free agent | 4 January 2026 |
Leagues Botev Plovdiv has participated in
Last matches statistics for Botev Plovdiv
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Slavia Sofia
0 - 1
Botev Plovdiv
20 March 2026
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Botev Plovdiv
5 - 0
Spartak Varna
4 April 2026
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Botev Plovdiv
1 - 1
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
8 April 2026
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Dobrudzha
0 - 3
Botev Plovdiv
14 April 2026
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Arda Kardzhali
0 - 2
Botev Plovdiv
26 April 2026
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Botev Plovdiv
0 - 2
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
3 May 2026
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Cherno More Varna
2 - 0
Botev Plovdiv
9 May 2026
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Botev Plovdiv
1 - 2
Arda Kardzhali
12 May 2026
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Botev Plovdiv
5 - 0
Cherno More Varna
16 May 2026
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
2 - 1
Botev Plovdiv
25 May 2026
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
Detailed statistics Botev Plovdiv
Xtra rating history
Last rating points (most recent matches).
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Latest start lineups Botev Plovdiv (XI)
Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Botev Plovdiv
First League 2025 - 1540972
25 May 2026
Botev Plovdiv vs Cherno More Varna
First League 2025 - 1540970
16 May 2026
Cherno More Varna vs Botev Plovdiv
First League 2025 - 1540965
9 May 2026
Botev Plovdiv vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv
First League 2025 - 1540964
3 May 2026
Arda Kardzhali vs Botev Plovdiv
First League 2025 - 1540961
26 April 2026
Dobrudzha vs Botev Plovdiv
First League 2025 - 1451623
14 April 2026