Slavy
Borislav Ivaylov Stankov, commonly known as Slavy, is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Spanish club Hércules CF. Born in Spain, he played for his country of birth at youth international level, before switching to represent Bulgaria.
Club career
Born in Huesca, Aragon, Slavy joined Real Valladolid's youth setup in 2019, after representing Valencia CF, SD Huesca, Real Zaragoza and CD Juventud de Huesca. He made his senior debut with the reserves on 12 January 2020, coming on as a second-half substitute for Carlos Doncel in a 2–2 Segunda División B away draw against CD Izarra.On 29 February 2020, Slavy renewed his contract until 2023, but suffered a serious knee injury in June which kept him sidelined for eight months. On 12 April 2021, he further extended his link until 2024.
Slavy scored his first senior goal on 18 September 2021, netting the B's first goal in a 2–2 home draw against UD San Sebastián de los Reyes in the Primera División RFEF. He made his first team debut on 8 October, replacing fellow youth graduate Toni Villa in a 1–1 Segunda División home draw against Málaga CF.
On 24 July 2023, Slavy was loaned to third division side Unionistas de Salamanca CF for the entire 2023–24 season. After scoring 13 goals for the club in the campaign, the Pucelanos announced his departure on 4 July 2024, as his contract expired.
On 10 July 2024, Slavy signed a two-year deal with SD Eibar in the second division. The following 7 January, after being rarely used, he was loaned to Villarreal CF B in the third division until June.
On 29 June 2025, Slavy moved to third division side Hércules CF.