About FC Spartak Varna

FC Spartak Varna is a Bulgarian professional football club based in Varna, with origins dating back to 1918 when it was founded as SC Sokol. Over the years, the club underwent several mergers and name changes, including becoming Spartak Varna in 1945 after uniting with other local teams. It is one of the traditional clubs in the city and has a long-standing presence in Bulgarian football, although much of its history has been spent moving between divisions.

Spartak Varna achieved its greatest success in the early 20th century, winning the Bulgarian championship in 1932 under the name Shipchenski Sokol. The club has also reached the Bulgarian Cup final twice and has participated in several European competitions, including becoming the first Bulgarian team to play in the European Cup Winners’ Cup in 1961–62. Despite these highlights, Spartak has generally not been among the dominant forces in Bulgarian football.

In recent years, the club has experienced financial difficulties and structural changes, including the founding of a new entity in 2015 and a merger with Spartak 1918 in 2017. After rebuilding in the lower divisions, Spartak returned to the top tier in 2022 after a long absence but struggled to remain there and was relegated again shortly after. Today, the club continues to compete in Bulgaria’s professional leagues while maintaining its historical identity and local support.