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
1494
Conservative: 948
Rank club
782
Updated: 27 July 2026
Botev Plovdiv Upcoming matches by league
First League
-
1 August 2026 - 18:15 Regular Season - 3
Botev PlovdivNo H2HCherno More Varna
Stadion Hristo Botev -
9 August 2026 - 18:15 Regular Season - 4
Botev PlovdivNo H2HSpartak Varna
Stadion Hristo Botev -
15 August 2026 - 18:15 Regular Season - 5
LudogoretsNo H2HBotev Plovdiv
Huvepharma Arena -
22 August 2026 - 15:00 Regular Season - 6
Botev VratsaNo H2HBotev Plovdiv
Botev Plovdiv Last matches by league
First League
-
27 July 2026 - 18:15 Regular Season - 2
CSKA Sofia3 - 2Botev Plovdiv
-
21 July 2026 - 18:30 Regular Season - 1
Botev Plovdiv1 - 1Lokomotiv Sofia
Stadion Hristo Botev -
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
Friendlies Clubs
-
12 July 2026 - 17:30 Club Friendlies
Botev Plovdiv4 - 0Beroe
-
4 July 2026 - 16:00 Club Friendlies
Botev Plovdiv1 - 0Spartak Varna
-
4 July 2026 - 07:00 Club Friendlies
Botev Plovdiv1 - 2Etar Veliko Tarnovo
-
1 July 2026 - 15:30 Club Friendlies
Botev Plovdiv4 - 0Chernomorets 1919 Burgas
Cup
-
12 February 2026 - 16:00 Quarter-finals
Lokomotiv Plovdiv1 - 0Botev Plovdiv
Stadion Lokomotiv
Super Cup
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
4
Nikola Soldo
DEF
Germany
6
I. Videv
DEF
6
G. Zlatanov
DEF
15
Bogdan Georgiev Kostov
DEF
Bulgaria
15
Marvin Senger
DEF
Germany
20
Timothy Dennis Awany
DEF
Uganda
27
Bryan Anthony Chibuike Hein
DEF
Germany
82
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V. Mendes
DEF
87
Simeon Petrov
DEF
France
position Midfielder
3
John Emmanuel
MID
Nigeria
7
Nikola Iliyanov Iliev
MID
Bulgaria
8
Todor Lyubchev Nedelev
MID
Bulgaria
10
Asen Rumenov Chandarov
MID
Bulgaria
13
Samuil Stoykov Tsonov
MID
Bulgaria
14
Carlos Algarra López
MID
Spain
16
Veliyan Vidolov Vidolov
MID
Bulgaria
17
Georgi Ventsislavov Milanov
MID
Bulgaria
19
Mauro Daniel Rodrigues Teixeira
MID
Guinea-Bissau
23
Dimitar Dimitrov Tonev
MID
Bulgaria
28
Henrique Jocú
MID
Guinea-Bissau
45
Edson Martinho Silva
MID
Portugal
66
C. Meotti
MID
77
Lucas Araújo de Oliveira
MID
Brazil
90
Samuel Kalu Ojim
MID
Nigeria
position Attacker
9
Chidera Michael Okoh
FWD
Nigeria
11
Pedro Igor de Sousa Carneiro Martins
FWD
Brazil
30
Franklin Geovane de Santana Chagas
FWD
Brazil
88
W. Chimezie
FWD
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mauro Rodrigues |
Yverdon Sport
|
Transfer | 19 July 2026 |
| M. Senger |
Stal Mielec
|
Free agent | 19 July 2026 |
| G. Milanov |
Dinamo Bucuresti
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| A. Chandarov |
Cherno More Varna
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
Benfica
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 | |
| T. Awany |
Ashdod
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| D. Tonev |
Cherno More Varna
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| T. Nedelev |
Ludogorets
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| C. Okoh |
Asteras Tripolis
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| M. Senger |
Stal Mielec
|
Free agent | 29 June 2026 |
| S. Adelani |
Spartak Pleven
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| Tailson |
Spartak Varna
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| Tales |
Spartak Varna
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| John Emmanuel |
Spartak Varna
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| C. Meotti |
Famalicão U23
|
- | 26 March 2026 |
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aleksa Maraš |
FK Košice
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| K. Balogiannis |
Apollon Limassol
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| J. van Heertum |
Den Bosch
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| B. Bonev |
Dobrudzha
|
- | 29 June 2026 |
Göztepe
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 | |
| E. Rodríguez |
Ludogorets
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| T. Nedelev |
Ludogorets
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
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 |
Leagues Botev Plovdiv has participated in
Last matches statistics for Botev Plovdiv
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
Botev Plovdiv
4 - 0
Spartak Pleven
23 June 2026
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Botev Plovdiv
2 - 1
Arda Kardzhali
26 June 2026
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Botev Plovdiv
4 - 0
Chernomorets 1919 Burgas
1 July 2026
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Botev Plovdiv
1 - 2
Etar Veliko Tarnovo
4 July 2026
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Botev Plovdiv
1 - 0
Spartak Varna
4 July 2026
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Botev Plovdiv
4 - 0
Beroe
12 July 2026
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Botev Plovdiv
1 - 1
Lokomotiv Sofia
21 July 2026
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
CSKA Sofia
3 - 2
Botev Plovdiv
27 July 2026
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
Detailed statistics Botev Plovdiv
Xtra rating history
Last rating points (most recent matches).
shots Botev Plovdiv
Warnings Botev Plovdiv
Passes Botev Plovdiv
Goalkeeper saves Botev Plovdiv
Latest start lineups Botev Plovdiv (XI)
CSKA Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv
First League 2026 - 1551057
27 July 2026
Botev Plovdiv vs Lokomotiv Sofia
First League 2026 - 1551047
21 July 2026
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