About OFC Spartak Pleven

OFC Spartak Pleven is a Bulgarian football club based in Pleven, founded in 1919 by Dragomir Nestorov and a group of local students. In its early years, the club went through several name changes, including Skobelov, Belite Orli, and Republikanec, before finally becoming Spartak Pleven in 1946 after opposition from supporters to political renaming. It is considered one of the traditional provincial clubs in Bulgarian football, with a long history tied to the city of Pleven.

Spartak Pleven experienced its strongest period in the mid-20th century. The club achieved its best league result in 1958, finishing 3rd in the Bulgarian top division, and also reached the Bulgarian Cup final in 1957. During later decades, it spent multiple seasons in the top flight and second tier, with several promotions and relegations shaping its competitive history.

In modern times, Spartak Pleven has mostly competed in Bulgaria’s lower divisions, but it has continued to rebuild and occasionally return to the professional levels. The club remains an important football symbol for the city of Pleven, with a long-standing identity and history of producing notable players and memorable cup runs.