Career
CSKA Sofia
On 16 January 2013, Chochev joined A Group club CSKA Sofia. Chochev swiftly became a regular starter. On 12 February 2014, it was officially announced that Chochev had signed a new 3-year contract and doubled his previous salary.
Palermo
On 11 July 2014, Chochev moved to Serie A club Palermo, signing a three-year contract.
Monaco and Wolfsburg were also keen on signing him but were not able to come to an agreement in time. He made his Serie A debut on 5 October against Empoli, coming on for the last 18 minutes in place of Franco Vázquez as Palermo loss 1–0 at Stadio Carlo Castellani.
A week later on 19 April 2015, he scored another 2 goals against Genoa in a 2-1 home victory. His outstanding performances, both against Udinese and Genoa, saw him being named Manitoba of the Match twice.
On 22 June 2015 Chochev signed a new 5-year contract.
He made his debut with the Under 21 national team during the Under-21 European Championship qualifying category in 2013. lieutenant was convened by the senior national team for the friendly of May 23, 2014 1-1 draw against Canada, without going into the field He made his debut with the national team on June 8, 2015, lost 4-0 in a friendly against Turkey.
Chochev made his first start and played his first full 90 minutes on September 3, 2015, as Bulgaria lost 0:1 to Norway in Sofia.