Emil Rachev (Bulgarian: Емил Рачев; 9 April 1990 – 27 August 2018) was a Bulgarian footballer who played as a midfielder. Career On 23 November 2009 Rachev made his professional debut for Beroe Stara Zagora in A Group in match against Minyor Pernik. On 30 June 2017, after a season and half in Rozova Dolina Kazanlak and scoring 35 goals in 45 matches, he rejoined in Neftochimic Burgas in Bulgarian Second Professional League. Rachev suffered an injury during pre-season and was released in September without making a single appearance for the team. Rachev died in his sleep on 27 August 2018 from a heart attack, just a few hours after a league match with Rozova Dolina Kazanlak in Third League. References External links 1990 births 2018 deaths People from Kazanlak Bulgarian footballers PFC Beroe Stara Zagora players Neftochimic Burgas players FC Pomorie players Académica Petróleos do Lobito players First Professional Football League (Bulgaria) players Second Professional Football League (Bulgaria) players Bulgarian expatriate footballers Expatriate footballers in Angola Association football midfielders