Valentin Galev

Valentin Plamenov Galev is a Bulgarian professional footballer currently playing for Rilski Sportist Samokov|Rilski Sportist] as a goalkeeper. He also served as a goalkeepers coach for Vitosha Bistritsa.

Career

Valentin Galev earned his first professional contract with Lokomotiv Sofia, signing from their academy in 2002. On 17 May 2003, Galev made his debut in Bulgarian A [Professional Football Group|Bulgarian A PFG] when he replaced Daniel Peev in the 8th minute of the match against Litex Lovech following the sending-off of Vladimir Manolkov.
On 29 June 2015 Galev joined Botev Plovdiv. On 18 April 2016 his contract was terminated by mutual agreement. During his short spell at Botev Plovdiv Galev was injured most of the time and played in just a single game, the 1-1 draw with Lokomotiv Plovdiv.
On 25 May 2021 he was announced as the goalkeeper coach of Vitosha Bistritsa, who will also play for the team in Third [Amateur Football League (Bulgaria)|Third League].