Ivan Tsachev

Summary

Ivan Tsachev (Bulgarian: Иван Цачев; born 18 January 1989) is a Bulgarian footballer who plays as a forward for Chernomorets Balchik.[2]

Ivan Tsachev
Personal information
Full name Ivan Evgeniev Tsachev
Date of birth (1989-01-18) 18 January 1989 (age 35)
Place of birth Varna, Bulgaria
Height 1.74 m (5 ft 8+12 in)[1]
Position(s) Forward / Winger
Team information
Current team
Chernomorets Balchik
Number 21
Youth career
Spartak Varna
2003–2008 Levski Sofia
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2009–2010 Levski Sofia 12 (4)
2009Pirin (loan) 12 (2)
2010–2011 Slavia Sofia 15 (1)
2011–2012 Kaliakra 40 (3)
2013 Spartak Varna 9 (2)
2013–2014 Dobrudzha 39 (7)
2015 Montana 11 (2)
2015–2016 Neftochimic 19 (0)
2016–2017 Nesebar 23 (7)
2017–2018 Botev Galabovo 23 (7)
2018–2019 Nesebar 26 (5)
2019–2020 Neftochimic 19 (2)
2020–2021 Dobrudzha 26 (2)
2021–2022 Ustrem Donchevo
2022– Chernomorets Balchik
International career
Bulgaria U19
2008–2009 Bulgaria U21
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 26 March 2022

Career edit

Youth career edit

As a young, Tsachev trained at Spartak Varna's youth academy.[citation needed]

Levski Sofia edit

Tsachev made his debut for the senior team during the second part of 2008–09 season. Soon after, on 26 April 2009, Tsachev scored his first goal for Levski Sofia's seniors against Belasitsa Petrich. The result of the match was 1:7 with a guest win for Levski.

On 17 May 2009, Tsachev scored his first hat-trick for the senior team, in the game against Spartak Varna after entering in 65th minute. The result of the match was a 5:0 home win for Levski. He became a Champion of Bulgaria in 2009.

Tsachev made his debut in Europe on 21 July 2009 in the second match of the 2nd Qualifying round of UEFA Champions League, where Levski beaten the team of UE Sant Julià 5:0. Tsachev scored the fourth goal in the 83rd minute.

Pirin Blagoevgrad edit

On 2 August 2009, Tsachev was loaned for one year to Pirin Blagoevgrad together with his teammate Stefan Stanchev. He made his debut against Litex Lovech, scoring in the process.

In the next round Pirin Blagoevgrad had a home game against Slavia Sofia. Tsachev started as a titular and scored again in the 47th minute to lead the "eagles" to a 1–0 victory.

Return to Levski Sofia edit

For the second part of 2009–10 season he returned to Levski Sofia. Tsachev made his official return on 20 March 2010 against Slavia Sofia. He entered the match as a substitute in 62nd minute. The result was 3–0 and Levski won the match.

Slavia Sofia edit

On 25 May 2010, it was officially announced that Tsachev had been bought by Slavia Sofia, where the new coach was Tsachev's former coach and the one who had given him his debut at Levski Sofia - Emil Velev.

Kaliakra edit

In 2011, Tsachev joined Kaliakra Kavarna. He scored his first league goal for the club on 18 April 2012, in a 7–1 away loss against Cherno More.

Botev Galabovo edit

On 3 July 2017, Tsachev signed with Botev Galabovo.[3]

Nesebar edit

In June 2018, Tsachev returned to Nesebar.[4]

Club career statistics edit

This statistic includes domestic league only

Season Team Country Division Apps Goals
2013– Dobrudzha Dobrich   Bulgaria 2 0 0
2013 Spartak Varna   Bulgaria 2 9 2
2012 Kaliakra Kavarna   Bulgaria 2 13 2
2011–12 Kaliakra Kavarna   Bulgaria 1 27 1
2010–11 Slavia Sofia   Bulgaria 1 15 1
2009–10 Levski Sofia   Bulgaria 1 3 0
2009–10 Pirin Blagoevgrad   Bulgaria 1 12 2
2008–09 Levski Sofia   Bulgaria 1 9 4

Last update: 20 June 2013

Honours edit

Club edit

Levski Sofia

References edit

  1. ^ "Профил на Иван Цачев" (in Bulgarian). sporta.bg. Archived from the original on 1 February 2017. Retrieved 19 January 2017.
  2. ^ Ivan Tsachev at FootballDatabase.eu
  3. ^ "Трима подписаха с Ботев (Гълъбово)" (in Bulgarian). 3 July 2017.
  4. ^ "Синът на легендарен вратар дойде в Несебър" (in Bulgarian). kotasport.com. 18 June 2018.

External links edit

  • Tsachev at Levski's site
  • Profile at LevskiSofia.info
  • Ivan Tsachev at Soccerway