About NK Slaven Belupo

NK Slaven Belupo is a Croatian football club based in Koprivnica, with roots dating back to 1907, when the first football activities in the city began. The modern club traces its foundation to 1912, when HŠK Slaven was established, and over time it went through several name changes and reorganisations before adopting the name NK Slaven in 1958. The current name “Slaven Belupo” reflects sponsorship from the local pharmaceutical company Belupo, and the club plays its home matches at Gradski Stadion.

For much of its history, Slaven competed in lower leagues, but a major breakthrough came in 1997 when it was promoted to the Croatian First League for the first time. Since then, the club has never been relegated, establishing itself as a stable top-flight side. Its best domestic achievement came in the 2007–08 season, when it finished runners-up in the league, while it also reached the Croatian Cup final in 2007 and 2016.

Slaven Belupo has also built a solid reputation in European competitions, particularly in the UEFA Intertoto Cup, where it became one of the most successful teams in the tournament’s history, reaching the semi-finals multiple times. In later years, the club regularly participated in UEFA competitions, including the Europa League qualifiers. Today, Slaven Belupo remains a consistent mid-table club in Croatian football, known for its stability, development of players, and long uninterrupted presence in the top division.