Club history
A CENTURY-OLD CLUB, BUILT TO WIN
From the muddy pitches of the First Boys' High School to the stadiums of Europe, PFC Levski has always mirrored the will of the people and the blue drive. Relive the steps that forged the most beloved football institution in Bulgaria.
1914
The founding
On 24 May 1914 a group of students from the First Sofia Boys' High School founded the Levski sports club. The club is named after the great Bulgarian revolutionary Vasil Levski — the Apostle of Freedom, a symbol of unbending spirit and the fight for independence.
1920s
First successes
In the 1920s the club began to establish itself as one of the leading and best-loved teams in Bulgarian football. The first Sofia derbies and championships started legendary rivalries and won the hearts of thousands of supporters.
1942
First championship title
Levski won its first title in the national championship. That triumph opened a long golden run of victories, proving the blue team's supremacy on the domestic stage.
1965
The European stage
Levski made its historic first appearance in European club competition. Matches against giants such as Juventus and Benfica wrote golden pages in the club's chronicle and showed the strength of Bulgarian football to the world.
1984-1985
The golden era
The 1980s were marked by unprecedented dominance. Levski won title after title and cup after cup with inspiring football. The legendary Georgi Asparuhov Stadium became a true fortress, packed to the rafters with ecstatic blue fans.
2000s
The modern era
The new century brought new memorable moments — famous European nights, group-stage football in the Champions League and the UEFA Cup, alongside further Bulgarian titles. A new generation of fans inherited the enduring blue love.
Today
The eternal blue avalanche
PFC Levski Sofia remains a beacon of sporting honour and one of the most influential and beloved clubs in Bulgaria. With its unconditional support, the Blue Army proves every day that the club belongs to its faithful supporters.
2000s
The modern era
The new century brought new memorable moments — famous European nights, group-stage football in the Champions League and the UEFA Cup, alongside further Bulgarian titles. A new generation of fans inherited the enduring blue love.
Today
The eternal blue avalanche
PFC Levski Sofia remains a beacon of sporting honour and one of the most influential and beloved clubs in Bulgaria. With its unconditional support, the Blue Army proves every day that the club belongs to its faithful supporters.
2000s
The modern era
The new century brought new memorable moments — famous European nights, group-stage football in the Champions League and the UEFA Cup, alongside further Bulgarian titles. A new generation of fans inherited the enduring blue love.
Today
The eternal blue avalanche
PFC Levski Sofia remains a beacon of sporting honour and one of the most influential and beloved clubs in Bulgaria. With its unconditional support, the Blue Army proves every day that the club belongs to its faithful supporters.
“Levski is not just a team.
Levski is an idea that lives in the hearts of millions.”
The legacy of generations