5 best Hungarian soccer clubs in history

 Soccer is the most popular sport in the world, with 3.5 billion fans. Europe is the center stage of soccer, with various soccer clubs playing against each other domestically and internationally. While some of the countries that rank high for soccer are Belgium, France, Italy, England, and Spain, a country like Hungary has had its share of wins domestically and internationally.

Best Hungarian soccer clubs in history

Ferencváros FC / FTC

Ferencváros FC was formed on 3rd May 1899, and its name has been borrowed from the name of the city it inhabits. It has been nicknamed Fradi and also The Green Eagles. The latter nickname is because of the club’s mascot, a green eagle, and white and green are the club colors.

The team has dominated the soccer scene in Hungary and outside as well. They won the 1964-1965 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup, where they beat Juventus 1-0. Also, they’ve won the Magyar Kupa 23 times and the Bajnoksag 32 times. They reached the finals of the European Cup Winners’ Cup in the 1974-1975 season.

MTK Budapest FC

MTK Budapest FC is one of the best Hungarian football clubs and operates from Józsefváros, Budapest. Its colors are white and blue and play in the Nemzeti Bajnoksag I. Its base is in Józsefváros, Budapest.

As one of the best Hungarian soccer clubs, MTK has won the Hungarian Cup 12 times, the Hungarian League 23 times, and the Hungarian Super Cup twice. They became the first Hungarian team to play in the European Cup in 1955. In 1964, they faced Sporting Clube de Portugal in the European Cup Winners’ Cup finals but lost.

Újpest FC

Újpest FC has existed for 136 years, having been founded in 1885. It plays in the Nemzeti Bajnoksag I and is based in Újpest, Budapest. The soccer club has been in the first division of the Hungarian League since 1905.