Ivan Sulev is a Bulgarian midfielder from Plovdiv. He developed in Lokomotiv Plovdiv's academy and made his first-team debut in December 2021 against Slavia Sofia while still a teenager. In January 2023 he moved to Cagliari, joining the Italian club's Primavera setup before being listed with the senior squad. He has also represented Bulgaria at under-17 level, scoring for the national youth team.