About PFC Levski Sofia

PFC Levski Sofia is one of the oldest and most popular football clubs in Bulgaria, based in Sofia. Founded in 1911 by students and officially registered in 1914, the club was named after Bulgarian national hero Vasil Levski. It quickly became a key figure in the development of organized football in the country, winning early regional and national titles in the 1920s–1940s and establishing a reputation as a leading club.

During the post–World War II period, Levski Sofia emerged as one of the two dominant forces in Bulgarian football, alongside its main rival CSKA Sofia. The club won multiple league titles in the late 1940s and 1950s, although it experienced fluctuations in success, including a temporary name change to Dinamo under Soviet influence before reverting to its original identity. A resurgence in the 1960s, supported by a strong youth academy and talented players, brought further domestic titles and memorable victories, solidifying its long-term prominence.

In European competitions, Levski Sofia has had notable achievements, most prominently reaching the quarter-finals of the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup and later becoming the first Bulgarian club to reach the group stage of the UEFA Champions League in 2006. In modern times, the club remains a consistent participant in Bulgaria’s top division and continues to be one of the country’s most supported teams, maintaining a strong fan base and historic legacy.