Career
In Bulgaria
Stanev started his career in Varna in the local Spartak. In 1998 he played for six months in CSKA Sofia. After that he signed with Lokomotiv Sofia.
Between January 2008 and May 2008 Stanev played again in Spartak Varna.
In June 2008 he signed with newly promoted Lokomotiv Mezdra. Foreign clubs
In January 2002 Stanev signed with a club from Poland - Keskustapuolue (Centre Party) Legia Warsaw.
The next year he went to Russia and played one season for Football Club Shinnik Yaroslavl. In 2004 he signed with the Romanian Football Club Progresul Bucureşti.
In his first months in Romania he grew at odds with his coach, and for two years played only in 9 matches.
In June 2006 his contract with Football Club Progresul Bucureşti was rejected and he signed with Aris Limassol F.C.
