Asen Panchev

Asen Panchev (Bulgarian: Асен Панчев) (1 October 1906-17 December 1989) was а Bulgarian footballer. Played as a left wing. He started his career in the local club Asparuh Sofia. Later moved to the youth club of Levski Sofia. In Levski he stayed thirteen seasons, played in 107 games and scored a total of sixty goals. He played one season (1934–1935) for Bohemians Praha. After the end of the season returned to Levski. In his stay in the national team of Bulgaria during the period 1926-1936 he took part in thirty-nine games, scoring seventeen goals. At the end of 1936 he was crippled and permanently became invalid. He coached Levski in 1939-1940 when the team won the silver medals. In 1941-1942 he won the championship and cup with Levski Sofia. For a short period of time coaches Levski in 1952. He was an inseparable part of the glorious pair with Asen Peshev. He has been compared to a flying arrow. His nickname was "Pancheto".

Awards

• Balkan cup winner with the Bulgarian National team in 1932
• Bulgarian champion with Levski: 1932-1933 and 1936–1937
• Four times winner of cup Ulpia Serdica: 1926, 1930, 1931, 1932
• Vice champion of Bulgaria: 1928-1929