 In January 2013, Branekov was announced as Lokomotiv's new club captain.On 10 June 2013, he signed a two-year contract extension, keeping him at Lokomotiv until 30 June 2015.On 22 February 2014, he scored his first goal in a Lokomotiv shirt against Neftochimic Burgas, in a 5–1 home league win.