Stefan Stanchev (; born 26 April 1989) is a Bulgarian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Rodopa Smolyan. Career Levski Sofia Stanchev comes directly from Levski Sofia's youth academy. After the establishment of the second team of Levski, he became a part of the new-formed PFC Levski Sofia B. During the first season of the Doubles League, Levski became a champion. Stanchev made his official debut for Levski's senior team at 13 June 2009 in a match against Pirin Blagoevgrad. The result of the match was 1:1 with a guest draw for Levski. On 7 January 2010, Stanchev started training with Levski again. On 20 March 2010, he was in the starting line-up for Levski and played the full 90 minutes, earning praise for his performance in the 3:0 home win against Slavia Sofia. On 27 March 2010, he played in his first Eternal Derby against CSKA Sofia, but was withdrawn in the 39th minute after sustaining an injury. Pirin loan On 2 August 2009, Stanchev was loaned out for one year to Pirin Blagoevgrad together with his team-mate Ivan Tsachev. However, after half a season, Stanchev returned to Levski. For Pirin he earned 10 appearances, playing in the A PFG. Botev Plovdiv On 28 June 2012, he signed a contract with Botev Plovdiv for 1+1 years. His first appearance in an official match came on 11 August 2012, in the 3:0 home win over Slavia Sofia. Stanchev had difficulties securing a starting spot for himself. In January he was released. Cherno More Varna On 5 June 2013, Stanchev signed with Cherno More Varna. Career Stats Honours Club Levski Sofia Bulgarian A Group: 2008–09 Cherno More Bulgarian Cup: 2014–15 Bulgarian Supercup: 2015 References External links Stanchev at Levski's site 1989 births Living people People from Smolyan Bulgarian footballers Association football defenders PFC Levski Sofia players PFC Pirin Blagoevgrad players Botev Plovdiv players PFC Minyor Pernik players PFC Cherno More Varna players First Professional Football League (Bulgaria) players