CSKA Sofia — 2016/17 season (overview)

• Club: PFC CSKA-Sofia (commonly CSKA Sofia)
• Country: Bulgaria
• Stadium: Bulgarian Army Stadium (Stadion Balgarska Armia)
• Head coach in 2016/17: Edward Iordănescu (Romanian)
• Season context: The 2016/17 season was an important period for CSKA Sofia as the club was re-establishing itself in the Bulgarian First League following financial and administrative difficulties earlier in the decade. Under Edward Iordănescu, the club sought to stabilize performances and compete for top domestic positions.

Edward Iordănescu — brief profile (relevant to 2016/17)

• Full name: Edward Iordănescu
• Nationality: Romanian
• Role: Head coach/manager of CSKA Sofia during part of the 2016/17 season
• Coaching style: Known for disciplined tactical organization and promoting a structured defensive shape combined with quick transitions; came to CSKA with prior experience in Romanian football and as an assistant in various clubs.
• Tenure highlights: Brought experience and attempted to build consistency; worked on integrating squad members and improving competitive results in the Bulgarian First League.

Competition (domestic)

• Bulgarian First League: CSKA Sofia competed in Bulgaria’s top division (First League). The 2016/17 format included a regular season followed by championship and relegation rounds. CSKA’s objective was to finish among the top teams and qualify for European competition spots.
• Bulgarian Cup: As a major Bulgarian club, CSKA also participated in the Bulgarian Cup during the season.

Squad and notable players (around 2016/17)

• Players associated with CSKA Sofia in that era included domestic and regional talents — both established names and younger prospects. Typical key positions featured experienced Bulgarian internationals and foreign signings aimed at strengthening the squad for league competition and cup runs.

Additional notes

• CSKA Sofia has a rich history as one of Bulgaria’s most successful clubs, with numerous league titles and cup victories historically, and was rebuilding its on-field competitiveness during the mid-2010s.
• Edward Iordănescu’s spell at CSKA was part of his broader managerial career; for full match-by-match details, specific squad lists, statistics (appearances, goals, clean sheets) and exact league position in 2016/17, consult season records or databases such as Soccerway, Transfermarkt, UEFA archives, or the Bulgarian Football Union’s official site.