Obliged to play one level below their main side, Botev II is ineligible for promotion to First League and also can not compete in the Bulgarian Cup.

In the beginning of 2021 Botev Plovdiv announced their intentions to create a reserve team in Second league.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

Bulgarian teams can register up to five players without EU citizenship, and use all of them during match days.

If an individual doesn't have European ancestry, he can claim Bulgarian citizenship after playing in Bulgaria for 5 years.