title: Ivan Sotirov
text: # Ivan Sotirov
  
  Ivan Sotirov (Bulgarian: Иван Сотиров; born 14 March 1935 in Plovdiv) is a former Bulgarian footballer who played as a forward.
  
  ## Career
  
  Sotirov began his career at Spartak Plovdiv, where he played one season, before joining Botev Plovdiv. Between 1955 and 1965 Sotirov played 228 matches for Botev, scoring 86 goals. He was the A Group top scorer in the 1960–61 season with 20 goals.
  
  ## Honours
  
  ### Club
  
  **Botev Plovdiv**
  
  * Bulgarian Cup: 1962
  