
Varaždin
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NK Varaždin – Club History
NK Varaždin is a Croatian football club from Varaždin, a beautiful baroque city in northwestern Croatia near the Slovenian border. The club has had periods in the Croatian First Football League (HNL) and represents the proud footballing tradition of one of Croatia's most historically significant cities, known as the "Croatian Vienna" for its baroque architecture and cultural heritage. Playing in blue and white, Varaždin have competed in the HNL and worked to maintain professional football in the picturesque northern Croatian city.
Key Milestones
1906 – Club founded in Varaždin. 1990s – Croatian First Football League competition. 2020 – HNL promotion; return to top flight. 2021 – Consistent HNL competition. 2023 – Croatian First Football League competition.