However, he spend the first part of 2002–03 season in CSKA, because Italian Federation froze transfers of foreigners from outside the European Union.

On 19 May 2011, Ashdod accepted an offer for Makriev from Russian Premier League club Krylia Sovetov Samara.

[1] In late August 2013, Makriev returned to Bulgaria and signed a one-year contract (with the option for an additional year) with Levski Sofia.

[2] On 22 August 2014, he moved to Hong Kong team South China AA on a free transfer.

[6] On 28 March 2009, Makriev received his first call-up to the Bulgarian national team for a 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Ireland.