Hristo Kolev (; born 21 September 1964) is a Bulgarian football manager and former player.
Nicknamed The Father, Kolev played as a midfielder. A skillful free-kick taker, he scored numerous goals from different positions, in a career which spanned almost 15 years.
Football career Born in Asenovgrad, Kolev played as a youth for Lokomotiv Plovdiv, then represented professionally Lokomotiv Plovdiv (1981–88, 1997–98), Panathinaikos (1988–90), Athinaikos (1991–92) and Edessaikos (1992–96).
For the Bulgaria national team, he amassed 20 appearances, netting 8 goals. He played all four matches at the 1986 FIFA World Cup in Mexico.
Honours Lokomotiv Plovdiv Cup of the Soviet Army: 1982–83
Panathinaikos Alpha Ethniki: 1989–90 Greek Cup: 1988–89 Greek Super Cup: 1988
Edessaikos Balkans Cup: 1992–93
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