Ivaylo Chochev

• Full name: Ivaylo Valentinov Chochev
• Date of birth: July 15, 1990
• Place of birth: Pleven, Bulgaria
• Nationality: Bulgarian
• Position: Central midfielder / Defensive midfielder

Club career (high-level):

• Pleven – Youth and early senior football.
• Spartak Pleven – Early professional development.
• CSKA Sofia – Broke through in the Bulgarian top flight and gained wider recognition.
• Pescara (Italy) – Transferred to Serie A/Serie B; notable step into Italian football.
• Palermo (Italy) – Continued career in Italy, competing in Serie B and contributing as a midfielder.
• Later clubs – Returned to Bulgarian football and had further spells at domestic clubs (various transfers/loans over later years).

International career:

• Senior debut for the Bulgaria national team in 2013.
• Accumulated multiple caps and scored for the national team, including a memorable volley goal in Euro 2016 qualifying play (notably scored against Italy in a friendly/qualifier context or contributed important goals during the qualifying cycle).

Playing style and strengths:

• Box-to-box midfielder capable of contributing both defensively and offensively.
• Good stamina, tackling and work-rate; able to arrive late into the box and take shots from distance.
• Set-piece competence and an eye for long-range strikes.

Notable facts:

• Part of the Bulgarian national setup through the mid-2010s, earning recognition for performances with both club and country.
• Experienced playing in both Bulgarian top flight and Italian professional leagues.

Note: Specific statistics (caps, goals, exact club appearance numbers, and most recent club) change over time; consult up-to-date databases (club sites, national federation, or reputable sports data providers) for the latest figures.