Ivan Tsachev

Ivan Tsachev
Personal information
Full name Ivan Evgeniev Tsachev
Date of birth January 18, 1989 (1989-01-18) (age 23)
Place of birth Varna, Bulgaria
Playing position Striker / Winger
Club information
Current club Kaliakra Kavarna
Number 16
Youth career
Spartak Varna
2003–2008 Levski Sofia
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2009–2010 Levski Sofia 12 (4)
2009 Pirin (loan) 12 (2)
2010–2011 Slavia Sofia 15 (1)
2011– Kaliakra Kavarna
National team
Bulgaria U19
2008–2009 Bulgaria U21
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of May 29, 2011.
† Appearances (Goals).

Ivan Tsachev (Bulgarian: Иван Цачев) (born on 18 January 1989 in Varna) is a Bulgarian footballer currently playing for Kaliakra Kavarna.

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Career

Youth career

As a young, Tsachev trained at Spartak's youth academy.

Levski Sofia

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

On 2 August 2009 Tsachev was loaned for one year to Pirin Blagoevgrad together with his team-mate 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 lead the "eagles" to a 1-0 victory.

Return to Levski Sofia

For the second part of 2009–2010 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

On 25 May 2010 it was officially announced that Tsachev is bought by Slavia Sofia, where the new coach was Tsachev former coach and founder Emil Velev.

Club career statistics

This statistic includes domestic league only

Season Team Country Division Apps Goals
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: May 26, 2011

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