Ivan Pankov (; born 12 November 2005) is a Bulgarian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for AEK Larnaca.

Career Pankov started his youth career in Enosi Neon Ypsona, before moving to Karmiotissa. In 2021 he joined Aris Limassol. He made his league debut for Aris in January 2022 at the age of 16 years 2 months and 2 days, becoming the yongest ever debutant for Aris. In the summer of 2023 he moved on load to Krasava Ypsona for a season long deal. In the summer of 2024 his transfer was made permanent. He become champion of Cypriot Second Division and helped his team to make their historic promote to First Division. On 30 August 2025 he had a huge part of the first win in the Cypriot First Division for Krasava.

International career Born in Bulgaria, but raised in Cyprus, Pankov is eligible for both Bulgaria and Cyprus. In interview in 2023 he expressed his desire to represent Bulgaria. He received his first call-up for Bulgaria U21 in November 2025, for the 2027 UEFA EC Q match against Scotland U21 on 18 November 2025.Чуждестранен халф стана национал на България

Career statistics Club

Club performanceLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotalClubLeagueSeasonAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAris Limassol2021–22Cypriot First Division1000——102022–23000000—00Total100000—10Krasava Ypsona (loan)2023–24Cypriot Second Division24010——250Krasava Ypsona2024–2526110——2712025–26Cypriot First Division31210——322Total81330——843Career statistics 82 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 85 3

References

External links