About PFC Neftochimic Burgas

PFC Neftochimic Burgas is a Bulgarian football club based in Burgas, originally founded in 1962 by workers of the local oil refinery, which also inspired the club’s name. The team began its development in the lower regional leagues under the name Stroitel before being renamed Neftochimic in 1964. It is closely linked to the industrial identity of the city and the petroleum industry, which shaped both its early structure and long-term support base.

The club’s rise to prominence came in the 1990s, when it reached Bulgaria’s top division for the first time and quickly established itself as a competitive side. Neftochimic achieved strong league performances, including a 4th-place finish and a Bulgarian Professional League Cup victory in the mid-1990s, as well as participating in European competitions. During this period, it became one of the more successful provincial clubs in Bulgarian football.

However, the club later faced serious financial instability, leading to multiple restructurings, rebrandings, and periods of dissolution and reformation. After being dissolved in 2009, Neftochimic was re-established and has since fluctuated between divisions, including spells in the top flight and lower regional leagues. Today, it continues to exist as a reformed club representing Burgas, maintaining its identity and legacy despite its turbulent modern history.