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Ivaylo Lyudmilov Chochev (Bulgarian: Ивайло Людмилов Чочев; born 18 February 1993) is a Bulgarian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ludogorets Razgrad and the Bulgarian national team.
Key Information
Career
[edit]Early career
[edit]Born in Pleven, Chochev began his career with local club Spartak Pleven, before moving to Chavdar Etropole in 2008.[2]
CSKA Sofia
[edit]On 16 January 2013, Chochev joined A Group club CSKA Sofia.[3] He made his debut in a 2–0 home win against Chernomorets Burgas on 10 March 2013.[4]
Chochev swiftly became a regular starter. During 2013–14 season he established himself as a key member of the team. On 12 February 2014, it was officially announced that Chochev had signed a new three-year contract and doubled his previous salary.[5]
Palermo
[edit]On 11 July 2014, Chochev moved to Serie A club Palermo, signing a three-year contract.[6] Monaco and Wolfsburg were also keen on signing him but were not able to come to an agreement in time. Chochev scored his first goal for Palermo on 8 August, netting the tenth in a 12–0 pre-season friendly win over Calciochiese. He made his Serie A debut on 5 October against Empoli, coming on for the last 18 minutes in place of Franco Vázquez as Palermo lost 1–0 at Stadio Carlo Castellani. On 19 October, Chochev started for first time, playing 66 minutes in a 2–1 home win over Cesena. He scored his first Serie A goal on 12 April 2015, in a 3–1 away win over Udinese at Stadio Friuli. A week later on 19 April 2015, he scored another two goals against Genoa in a 2–1 home victory. His outstanding performances, both against Udinese and Genoa, saw him being named Man of the Match twice. On 22 June 2015, Chochev signed a new five-year contract.[7]
On 25 September 2017, he provided two assists in a 2–1 home win over Pro Vercelli. He scored his first league goal of the season and received the man of the match award in a 2–2 away draw against Pescara on 3 November. He scored a volley from outside the box on 19 May 2018, in the last match of the regular season against Salernitana, in a 0-2 away win.
Pescara
[edit]In June 2019 Chochev joined Pescara, but never played because of his long recovery process from an injury he sustained in March 2019.
CSKA 1948
[edit]In the summer of 2020, Chochev returned to Bulgaria to sign with the newly promoted to First League team CSKA 1948. He returned in play on 18 October 2020, more than a year and a half after his injury.[8]
Ludogorets
[edit]On 15 February, Chochev signed for Bulgarian champions Ludogorets Razgrad for a reported fee in the region of a million.[9]
International career
[edit]Chochev made his debut with the Under 21 national team during the Under-21 European Championship qualifying category in 2013.
He was called up to the senior national team for a friendly against Canada on 23 May 2014. He made his debut with the national team on 8 June 2015 in a 4–0 friendly loss against Turkey.[10] He made his first start playing the full 90 minutes on 3 September 2015 as Bulgaria lost 0–1 to Norway in Sofia.
Chochev scored his first goal with the national team on June 3, 2016 during the 2016 Kirin Cup in a 2–7 defeat to Japan.[11]
On 31 August 2017, Chochev scored the winning goal for the 3–2 win over Sweden.[12]
On 22 March 2019, Chochev received a heavy injury in a qualification match against Montenegro.
After initially not being in new manager Mladen Krstajić's plans, Chochev was recalled to the national side for the June 2023 Euro qualifiers against Lithuania and Serbia.[13]
Honours
[edit]- Best midfielder in Bulgarian football for 2021[14]
- Bulgarian First League Top Scorer: 2022–23[15]
- 2nd place in the Bulgarian Footballer of the Year ranking - 2015
- 3rd place in the Bulgarian Footballer of the Year ranking - 2022, 2023[16]
Career statistics
[edit]Club
[edit]- As of 1 November 2025
| Club | Season | Division | League | Cup | Europe | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| Chavdar Etropole | 2010–11 | B Group | 27 | 3 | 0 | 0 | – | 27 | 3 | |
| 2011–12 | 21 | 6 | 0 | 0 | – | 21 | 6 | |||
| 2012–13 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 0 | – | 14 | 8 | |||
| Total | 61 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 62 | 17 | ||
| CSKA Sofia | 2012–13 | A Group | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| 2013–14 | 35 | 7 | 3 | 1 | – | 38 | 8 | |||
| Total | 45 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 8 | ||
| Palermo | 2014–15 | Serie A | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | – | 18 | 3 | |
| 2015–16 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 28 | 0 | |||
| 2016–17 | 30 | 3 | 1 | 1 | – | 31 | 4 | |||
| 2017–18 | Serie B | 29 | 5 | 2 | 0 | – | 31 | 5 | ||
| 2018–19 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | 12 | 1 | |||
| Total | 116 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 120 | 13 | ||
| Pescara | 2019–20 | Serie B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | |
| CSKA 1948 | 2020–21 | First League | 16 | 3 | 2 | 1 | – | 18 | 4 | |
| 2021–22 | 30 | 13 | 1 | 0 | – | 31 | 13 | |||
| 2022–23 | 31 | 21 | 5 | 3 | – | 36 | 24 | |||
| 2023–24 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 7 | ||
| Total | 94 | 43 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 105 | 48 | ||
| Ludogorets Razgrad | 2023–24 | First League | 14 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 2 |
| 2024–25 | 32 | 5 | 5[a] | 2 | 14[b] | 1 | 51 | 8 | ||
| 2025–26 | 12 | 7 | 1[c] | 1 | 9[d] | 2 | 22 | 10 | ||
| Total | 58 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 23 | 3 | 89 | 20 | ||
| Career total | 374 | 92 | 29 | 11 | 23 | 3 | 426 | 106 | ||
- ^ includes appearances in Bulgarian Supercup
- ^ Six appearances in UEFA Champions League, eight appearances and one goal in UEFA Europa League
- ^ includes appearances in Bulgarian Supercup
- ^ four appearances and one goal in UEFA Champions League, five appearances and one goal in UEFA Europa League
International
[edit]- As of 11 October 2025
| Bulgaria | ||
| Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 8 | 1 |
| 2017 | 7 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 9 | 1 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 49 | 4 |
- As of match played 5 September 2021. Bulgaria score listed first, score column indicates score after each Chochev goal.[17]
| No. | Date | Venue | Cap | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 June 2016 | Toyota Stadium, Toyota, Japan | 7 | 2–7 | 2–7 | 2016 Kirin Cup | |
| 2 | 31 August 2017 | Vasil Levski National Stadium, Sofia, Bulgaria | 13 | 3–2 | 3–2 | 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification | |
| 3 | 10 October 2017 | Stade Josy Barthel, Luxembourg City, Luxembourg | 15 | 1–1 | 1–1 | ||
| 4 | 5 September 2021 | Vasil Levski National Stadium, Sofia, Bulgaria | 26 | 1–0 | 1–0 | 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification |
References
[edit]- ^ "Ивайло Чочев от Чавдар (Етрополе) пред трансфер при "оранжевите"". balkanec.bg. 16 June 2012. Retrieved 15 April 2017.
- ^ Плевенчанинът Ивайло Чочев заби победния гол в мача България - Швеция 1 September 2017, dariknews.bg
- ^ ЦСКА взима Ивайло Чочев без пари от Чавдар (Етрополе) 13.12.2012, http://sporta.bg
- ^ ЦСКА 2:0 Черноморец Archived 2013-03-15 at the Wayback Machine 10.03.2013, topsport.bg
- ^ ЦСКА преподписа с младата си звезда, вдигна му парите двойно Archived 2014-02-22 at the Wayback Machine 12.02.2014, cska.bg
- ^ "CSKA Sofia midfielder Chochev joins Palermo". reuters.com. 11 July 2014. Archived from the original on 13 June 2020.
- ^ "CHOCHEV RINNOVA FINO AL 2020" (in Italian). U.S. Città di Palermo. 22 June 2015. Archived from the original on 26 September 2017. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
- ^ Чочев отново в игра след 575 дни далеч от футболните терени
- ^ [1]
- ^ "Turkey vs. Bulgaria 4:0". flashscore.com. 8 June 2015. Retrieved 11 June 2015.
- ^ "Japan 7 Bulgaria 2: Kagawa at the double in dominant win". Sportal. 3 June 2016. Archived from the original on 5 March 2017. Retrieved 3 June 2016.
- ^ Хубчев преобрази България, натрихме ноcа на шведите
- ^ Koleva, Hristina (30 May 2023). "Кръстаич обяви избраните национали за мачовете с Литва и Сърбия - Чочев се завръща" (in Bulgarian). trud.bg. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
- ^ Kichukov, Simeon (19 January 2022). "За втори път Кирил Десподов е Футболист на №1 на България". dnevnik.bg (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 10 March 2022.
- ^ "Players: Topscorers". Soccerway. Retrieved 9 September 2022.
- ^ Kichukov, Simeon (18 March 2024). "Три зад Бербатов, една зад Стоичков: Кирил Десподов e Футболист №1 за четвърти път". dnevnik.bg (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ Ivaylo Chochev at Soccerway
External links
[edit]- Ivaylo Chochev at Soccerway
- Player Profile at UEFA
Ivaylo Chochev
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Early career
Ivaylo Chochev was born on 18 February 1993 in Tranchovitsa, a village in Pleven Province, Bulgaria.[1] He began his youth football development with hometown club Spartak Pleven in 1999, spending nearly a decade honing his skills in local youth setups before moving on in 2008.[1] In 2008, Chochev joined the academy of Chavdar Etropole, a club based near Sofia, where he continued his training and progressed toward senior football until 2010.[1] Chochev made his senior professional debut with Chavdar Etropole in the Bulgarian Second League during the 2010–11 season, going on to feature regularly in the second tier until late 2012; over this period, he recorded 62 appearances and 17 goals, showcasing his potential as a versatile central midfielder.[8] Standing at 1.88 meters tall and comfortable using both feet, Chochev attracted attention from top-division clubs, culminating in his transfer to CSKA Sofia on 19 December 2012 for a fee of €350,000.[4][9]CSKA Sofia
Ivaylo Chochev joined CSKA Sofia from Chavdar Etropole in December 2012, signing a professional contract and establishing himself as a central midfielder in the squad.[10] His transition to the elite level of Bulgarian football built on a solid foundation from his time at Chavdar, where he had recorded 17 goals in 62 appearances across lower divisions.[11] At CSKA, a historic club with a rich legacy in domestic competitions, Chochev quickly adapted to the demands of the Bulgarian First League, demonstrating tenacity in defensive duties and creativity in advancing play from midfield. During the 2013–2014 season, Chochev emerged as a key figure, making 50 appearances across all competitions and scoring 8 goals while providing 5 assists.[12] In the league, he featured in 35 matches, netting 7 goals that highlighted his goal-scoring threat from midfield positions, including strikes in crucial fixtures that helped CSKA Sofia secure second place in the standings with 72 points from 38 games.[13] His contributions extended to cup matches, where he added 1 goal in 3 appearances, underscoring his versatility in supporting both defensive transitions and attacking phases during CSKA's campaign in the Bulgarian Cup.[12] Chochev's performances, characterized by strong aerial presence and precise passing, were instrumental in the team's competitive edge against rivals like Levski Sofia and Cherno More Varna.[14] Chochev's breakthrough at CSKA Sofia paved the way for his international transfer, as he departed the club in July 2014 after a tenure that solidified his reputation as one of Bulgaria's promising midfield talents.[15]Palermo
Ivaylo Chochev transferred to Palermo from CSKA Sofia on 11 July 2014, signing a three-year contract for a reported fee of €2 million, marking his move to Serie A as one of the league's promising young Bulgarian talents expected to bolster the newly promoted club's midfield.[16] During his five-year stint from 2014 to 2019, Chochev made 116 league appearances for Palermo, scoring 12 goals and providing 8 assists while accumulating 7,763 minutes played, primarily as a central midfielder offering stability through defensive interceptions and aerial duels aided by his 1.88 m height.[2][17] In his debut Serie A season (2014–15), he featured in 18 matches with 3 goals, adapting quickly to the top flight; the following year (2015–16), he started 21 of 27 appearances and contributed 2 assists, though Palermo's 19th-place finish led to relegation to Serie B.[2] The 2016–17 Serie B campaign saw him in 30 matches with 3 goals and 3 assists, helping maintain midfield solidity amid the club's mid-table position, while his most productive season came in 2017–18 with 5 goals and 3 assists in 29 appearances, including standout contributions like two assists in a 2–1 win over Pro Vercelli.[2] Chochev faced challenges including Palermo's relegation in 2016 and subsequent struggles in Serie B, as well as injuries that hampered his consistency, such as a minor absence in December 2016 (missing 1 game) and a severe knee injury in March 2019 that sidelined him for 544 days.[18] His defensive role was evident in key moments, like scoring a consolation goal against Juventus in a 4–1 loss in February 2017, but the 2018–19 season limited him to 12 appearances with 1 goal before the injury curtailed his time at the club.[19][2] In June 2019, Chochev departed on loan due to his ongoing recovery.[18]Pescara
In the summer of 2019, Ivaylo Chochev transferred on a free deal from Palermo to Pescara on July 18, ahead of the 2019–20 Serie B season, where he was intended to bolster the midfield as a versatile central midfielder drawing from his prior experience at Palermo.[20] The move came amid Palermo's administrative exclusion from Serie B due to financial irregularities, allowing Chochev to join another second-tier Italian side. However, Chochev made zero appearances for Pescara during the campaign, sidelined by an ongoing recovery from a broken kneecap sustained on 22 March 2019 during an international match for Bulgaria against Montenegro—a injury that kept him out for approximately 544 days. The prolonged rehabilitation period, which overlapped with the entire loan-equivalent stint at Pescara, prevented any integration into the squad and contributed to intense competition for midfield spots going unaddressed. Chochev's contract with Pescara expired without extension, leading to his departure on August 15, 2020, via another free transfer back to Bulgarian football with newly promoted First League side CSKA 1948.[21] This inactive phase effectively closed his Italian professional chapter, prompting a return home where he could regain match fitness in a familiar environment and pursue consistent playing opportunities.[21]CSKA 1948
Chochev joined CSKA 1948 on a free transfer from Pescara on 15 August 2020, signing a multi-year deal as he sought to return to Bulgarian football following a challenging period abroad.[5] His decision was driven by a wish to re-establish himself in his home country after limited playing time in Italy, allowing him to leverage his international experience in a familiar environment.[20] Upon arrival, his time in Serie B had refined his technical abilities, contributing to a smoother adaptation in the Parva Liga.[22] Over his four seasons from 2020 to 2024, Chochev featured in 94 appearances and netted 43 goals in the Bulgarian First League, marking a significant resurgence in his scoring output.[23] He transitioned into a more advanced role as an attacking midfielder, often dictating play from central positions and providing leadership in key fixtures, including assists and set-piece contributions that bolstered the team's midfield dynamics.[20] His peak form came in the 2022–23 season, where he scored 19 goals across 30 league matches, helping CSKA 1948 secure third place in the regular season and advance to the championship playoff group.[24] In February 2024, amid the ongoing season, Chochev transferred to Ludogorets Razgrad in a mid-season deal valued at €0.5 million, following prolonged negotiations that satisfied both clubs financially after earlier failed attempts to agree terms.[22][6] This move ended his prolific stint at CSKA 1948, where he had become a cornerstone of the squad's competitive push in the upper echelons of the league.[25]Ludogorets Razgrad
Ivaylo Chochev transferred to Ludogorets Razgrad from CSKA 1948 on 15 February 2024 for a reported fee of €500,000, joining the club as an experienced central midfielder expected to bolster the squad's depth and creativity in both domestic and European fixtures.[26] From the 2023–24 season onward, Chochev has featured prominently, accumulating 58 appearances and 13 goals across all competitions up to 1 November 2025, with significant contributions in the Parva Liga, Bulgarian Cup, and UEFA Europa League matches.[12] His role has emphasized box-to-box dynamism, including defensive recoveries and forward surges that align with Ludogorets' high-pressing tactical setup under coach Georgi Dermendzhiev. Notable moments include scoring the opener in a 3:0 league victory over Slavia Sofia on 9 August 2025, providing an assist in a 2:1 win against Botev Plovdiv on 31 August 2025 that helped maintain the title push, and netting in the UEFA Europa League qualifying second leg against Shkëndija Tetovo on 28 August 2025 during extra time to secure progression.[27][28] These performances highlight his adaptation to the team's intense style, where he averages over 80% pass accuracy in pressing phases.[29] Chochev's contract with Ludogorets extends until 30 June 2027, providing stability amid the club's ambitions in European competitions.[20] In the 2025–26 season, he has maintained strong form, leading Ludogorets' scoring in the Parva Liga with 8 goals in 14 appearances as of early November, including a brace against CSKA 1948 on 27 October 2025.[12]International career
Debut and early career
Ivaylo Chochev earned his first call-up to the Bulgaria senior national team in 2015, buoyed by his strong performances in midfield for Palermo in Serie A, where he had established himself as a reliable central midfielder following his transfer from CSKA Sofia. He made his senior international debut on 8 June 2015 in a friendly match against Turkey in Istanbul, entering as a substitute in the 61st minute during the 4–0 defeat at Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadium.[30] This appearance came during a transitional period for Bulgaria under coach Ivaylo Petev, as the team prepared for the UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying campaign, in which Chochev featured in three matches, including starts against Norway and Italy.[31] Chochev's breakthrough came in 2016, as he became a regular in the midfield during friendlies and the ongoing World Cup 2018 qualifiers. On 3 June 2016, he scored his first international goal in a 7–2 friendly loss to Japan at the Kirin Cup in Suita, converting a low shot from an assist by Stefan Velev in the 82nd minute to briefly reduce the deficit.[32] Over the year, he accumulated seven caps, starting most matches and contributing defensively in qualifiers against Luxembourg and Sweden, helping Bulgaria secure points in Group A despite ultimately finishing fourth.[31] In 2017, Chochev continued his involvement in the World Cup 2018 qualifying efforts, appearing in four matches and scoring his second international goal on 31 August against Sweden in Sofia. He started the match, and his strike in the 79th minute sealed a dramatic 3–2 victory, ending Bulgaria's 50-year winless streak against Sweden and providing a crucial boost in the competitive Group A race, though the team missed qualification.[33] By the end of 2017, Chochev had earned approximately 15 caps for Bulgaria, primarily in central or defensive midfield roles, with his early contributions highlighting his growing importance to the national setup during the Euro 2016 and World Cup 2018 campaigns.[31]2018–present
Since 2018, Ivaylo Chochev has maintained a consistent presence in the Bulgaria national team, accumulating additional caps primarily in UEFA Nations League matches, World Cup qualifiers, and European Championship qualifiers, bringing his total to 49 appearances by November 2025.[34] His involvement has been particularly notable in competitive fixtures, where he has often started or come on as a substitute to anchor the midfield during Bulgaria's campaigns in these tournaments.[35] Chochev scored his third international goal on 5 September 2021, netting the decisive strike in a 1–0 World Cup qualifying win over Lithuania in Sofia, helping secure three vital points in Group C.[35] He provided the assist for Kiril Despodov's goal in the 1–1 draw against Serbia on 20 June 2023 during the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying group stage, a resilient performance that highlighted his importance in high-stakes European matches.[36] As a seasoned central midfielder, Chochev has evolved into a key veteran figure for Bulgaria, providing tactical discipline and leadership in recent cycles, including the 2024–25 UEFA Nations League Group 3 encounters against Luxembourg (0–0 draw) and Northern Ireland (0–5 loss), where his brief appearances underscored the team's reliance on his composure under pressure.[7] In the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying phase, he contributed in starts against Turkey (1–6 loss on 4 September 2025) and Spain (4–0 loss on 14 October 2025), as well as a substitute role versus Georgia (3–0 loss on 7 September 2025), aiding Bulgaria's midfield structure amid a rebuilding phase.[35][37] As of November 2025, Chochev continues to receive regular call-ups to the national team, serving as a stabilizing force in a squad navigating inconsistent results and integrating younger players in ongoing qualifiers and friendlies.[38]Honours
Club
Ludogorets Razgrad
- Bulgarian First League: 2023–24, 2024–25[3]
- Bulgarian Cup: 2024–25[3][39]
- Bulgarian Super Cup: 2024[3]
Individual
- Bulgarian Footballer of the Year: 2nd place, 2015; 3rd place, 2023
- Best Midfielder in Bulgarian football: 2021[40]
- Bulgarian First League Top Scorer: 2022–23 (19 goals)[41][3]
- CSKA 1948 Player of the Year: 2023[42]
- Footballer of the Footballers: 2024–25 (by Association of Bulgarian Footballers)[43]
Career statistics
Club
Ivaylo Chochev has made 389 appearances and scored 95 goals across his club career in various competitions as of November 2025.[8]Early Career (Chavdar Etropole)
Chavdar Etropole competed in the Bulgarian lower divisions, primarily the Second League (Vtora Liga), during Chochev's time there from 2010 to 2013.| Season | Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/11 | Vtora Liga | 26 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010/11 | Bulgarian Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011/12 | Vtora Liga | 21 | 6 | 1 |
| 2012/13 | Vtora Liga | 13 | 8 | 1 |
| Total | 61 | 17 | 2 |
CSKA Sofia
Chochev featured in the Bulgarian First League (Parva Liga) and Bulgarian Cup with CSKA Sofia from 2012 to 2014.| Season | Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/13 | Parva Liga | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| 2012/13 | Bulgarian Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013/14 | Parva Liga | 25 | 6 | 2 |
| 2013/14 | Bulgarian Cup | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 7 | 4 |
Palermo
During his stint with Palermo from 2014 to 2019, Chochev primarily played in Italy's Serie A and Serie B, with limited cup involvement.| Season | Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | Serie A | 18 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015/16 | Serie A | 27 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015/16 | Coppa Italia | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016/17 | Serie A | 30 | 3 | 3 |
| 2016/17 | Coppa Italia | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017/18 | Serie B | 29 | 5 | 2 |
| 2017/18 | Coppa Italia | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018/19 | Serie B | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 120 | 13 | 7 |
Pescara
Chochev joined Pescara on loan from Palermo for the 2019/20 Serie B season but did not make any appearances due to injury.[20]CSKA 1948
Chochev's time at CSKA 1948 from 2020 to 2024 was in the Parva Liga and Bulgarian Cup, with no European fixtures.| Season | Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020/21 | Parva Liga | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020/21 | Bulgarian Cup | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 2021/22 | Parva Liga | 24 | 8 | 2 |
| 2021/22 | Bulgarian Cup | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022/23 | Parva Liga | 26 | 19 | 3 |
| 2022/23 | Bulgarian Cup | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023/24 | Parva Liga | 17 | 6 | 3 |
| Total | 94 | 44 | 11 |
Ludogorets Razgrad
Since joining Ludogorets in February 2024, Chochev has competed in the Parva Liga, Bulgarian Cup, Bulgarian Super Cup, and UEFA competitions, including Champions League and Europa League qualifiers.| Season | Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | Parva Liga | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023/24 | Bulgarian Super Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024/25 | Parva Liga | 27 | 4 | 4 |
| 2024/25 | Bulgarian Super Cup | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024/25 | Bulgarian Cup | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024/25 | UEFA Champions League Qualifying | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024/25 | UEFA Europa League | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025/26 | Parva Liga | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025/26 | Bulgarian Super Cup | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025/26 | Bulgarian Cup | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025/26 | UEFA Champions League Qualifying | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025/26 | UEFA Europa League Qualifying | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025/26 | UEFA Europa League | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 76 | 14 | 6 |
International
Ivaylo Chochev has represented the Bulgaria national team at senior level, accumulating 49 caps and scoring 4 goals as of November 2025.[31] His appearances span friendlies, World Cup qualifiers, European Championship qualifiers, and UEFA Nations League matches.[31] Below is a summary of his appearances by competition, followed by detailed year-by-year match logs highlighting opponents, scores (Bulgaria's result listed first), and his contributions (minutes played, goals, assists).[31]Appearances by Competition
| Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Minutes Played |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (Europe) | 18 | 3 | 1 | 1,064 |
| Friendlies | 16 | 1 | 1 | 998 |
| UEFA European Championship Qualifiers | 10 | 0 | 1 | 522 |
| UEFA Nations League | 5 | 0 | 0 | 203 |
Year-by-Year Match Logs
2015
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Score | Minutes | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/06/2015 | Friendly | Turkey (A) | 0–4 | 29' | 0 | 0 |
| 12/06/2015 | WCQ | Malta (A) | 1–0 | 9' | 0 | 0 |
| 03/09/2015 | WCQ | Norway (H) | 0–1 | 90' | 0 | 0 |
| 06/09/2015 | WCQ | Italy (A) | 0–1 | 90' | 0 | 0 |
2016
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Score | Minutes | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/03/2016 | Friendly | Portugal (A) | 0–1 | 90' | 0 | 0 |
| 29/03/2016 | Friendly | North Macedonia (A) | 0–2 | 90' | 0 | 0 |
| 03/06/2016 | Friendly | Japan (A) | 2–7 | 90' | 1 | 0 |
| 07/06/2016 | Friendly | Denmark (A) | 0–4 | 90' | 0 | 0 |
| 06/09/2016 | WCQ | Luxembourg (H) | 4–3 | 34' | 0 | 0 |
| 10/10/2016 | WCQ | Sweden (H) | 3–0 | 72' | 0 | 0 |
| 13/11/2016 | WCQ | Belarus (A) | 0–1 | 37' | 0 | 0 |
2017
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Score | Minutes | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/06/2017 | WCQ | Belarus (H) | 2–1 | 26' | 0 | 0 |
| 31/08/2017 | WCQ | Sweden (A) | 2–3 | 90' | 1 | 0 |
| 03/09/2017 | WCQ | Netherlands (A) | 1–3 | 90' | 0 | 0 |
| 10/10/2017 | WCQ | Luxembourg (A) | 1–1 | 90' | 1 | 0 |
2018
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Score | Minutes | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/03/2018 | Friendly | Bosnia & Herzegovina (A) | 1–0 | 63' | 0 | 0 |
| 26/03/2018 | Friendly | Kazakhstan (H) | 2–1 | 22' | 0 | 0 |
2019
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Score | Minutes | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/03/2019 | ECQ | Montenegro (H) | 1–1 | 69' | 0 | 0 |
2021
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Score | Minutes | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/03/2021 | WCQ | Switzerland (H) | 1–3 | 19' | 0 | 0 |
| 28/03/2021 | WCQ | Italy (A) | 0–2 | 90' | 0 | 0 |
| 31/03/2021 | WCQ | Northern Ireland (H) | 0–0 | 90' | 0 | 0 |
| 01/06/2021 | Friendly | Slovakia (H) | 1–1 | 90' | 0 | 0 |
| 05/06/2021 | Friendly | Russia (H) | 0–1 | 88' | 0 | 0 |
| 08/06/2021 | Friendly | France (H) | 0–3 | 52' | 0 | 0 |
| 02/09/2021 | WCQ | Italy (H) | 1–1 | 33' | 0 | 0 |
| 05/09/2021 | WCQ | Lithuania (A) | 0–1 | 32' | 1 | 0 |
| 08/09/2021 | Friendly | Georgia (H) | 4–1 | 68' | 0 | 0 |
| 09/10/2021 | WCQ | Lithuania (H) | 3–1 | 30' | 0 | 0 |
| 12/10/2021 | WCQ | Northern Ireland (A) | 1–2 | 90' | 0 | 1 |
| 11/11/2021 | Friendly | Ukraine (H) | 1–1 | 29' | 0 | 0 |
| 15/11/2021 | WCQ | Switzerland (A) | 0–4 | 65' | 0 | 0 |
2022
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Score | Minutes | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29/03/2022 | Friendly | Croatia (H) | 1–2 | 60' | 0 | 0 |
| 02/06/2022 | UNL | North Macedonia (H) | 1–1 | 90' | 0 | 0 |
| 05/06/2022 | UNL | Georgia (A) | 5–2 | 90' | 0 | 0 |
| 12/06/2022 | UNL | Georgia (H) | 0–0 | 5' | 0 | 0 |
2023
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Score | Minutes | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/06/2023 | ECQ | Lithuania (H) | 1–1 | 90' | 0 | 0 |
| 20/06/2023 | ECQ | Serbia (A) | 1–1 | 66' | 0 | 1 |
| 07/09/2023 | Friendly | Iran (H) | 0–1 | 59' | 0 | 0 |
| 10/09/2023 | ECQ | Montenegro (A) | 1–2 | 7' | 0 | 0 |
| 14/10/2023 | ECQ | Lithuania (A) | 2–0 | 45' | 0 | 0 |
| 16/11/2023 | ECQ | Hungary (H) | 2–2 | 43' | 0 | 0 |
| 19/11/2023 | ECQ | Serbia (H) | 2–2 | 13' | 0 | 0 |
2024
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Score | Minutes | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/03/2024 | Friendly | Tanzania (H) | 1–0 | 74' | 0 | 0 |
| 25/03/2024 | Friendly | Azerbaijan (H) | 1–1 | 4' | 0 | 0 |
| 12/10/2024 | UNL | Luxembourg (A) | 0–0 | 7' | 0 | 0 |
| 15/10/2024 | UNL | Northern Ireland (H) | 0–5 | 11' | 0 | 0 |
2025
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Score | Minutes | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/09/2025 | WCQ | Spain (H) | 0–3 | 81' | 0 | 0 |
| 07/09/2025 | WCQ | Georgia (A) | 0–3 | 23' | 0 | 0 |
| 11/10/2025 | WCQ | Turkey (A) | 6–1 | 72' | 0 | 0 |
Goal Logs
| Date | Opponent | Competition | Minute | Score After Goal (Bulgaria's perspective) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/06/2016 | Japan (A) | Friendly | 90' | 2–7 |
| 31/08/2017 | Sweden (A) | WCQ | 90' | 2–3 |
| 10/10/2017 | Luxembourg (A) | WCQ | 90' | 1–1 |
| 05/09/2021 | Lithuania (A) | WCQ | 32' | 1–0 |
