PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL CLUB MARITSA 1921 – PLOVDIV

Professional Football Club Maritsa 1921 – Plovdiv is one of the historic football clubs in Bulgaria, with a strong tradition in developing young talent and engaging the local community through sport. Based in Plovdiv, the club runs youth academies and training programmes for children and young people of different ages, focusing not only on physical performance but also on education, discipline, teamwork and inclusion. The club actively promotes social values through football, encouraging participation of young people from diverse backgrounds, including disadvantaged groups. By combining sport, education and community initiatives, Maritsa 1921 contributes to the personal growth, healthy lifestyle and active citizenship of young people. In addition to football training and competitions, the club organises events, workshops and community activities aimed at youth empowerment, gender equality, volunteering, and intercultural dialogue. The club is interested in international partnerships under Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps, especially in projects related to youth exchanges, training courses, sport for inclusion, and social innovation through sport. Through these activities, PFC Maritsa 1921 aims to be not only a sports club, but also a reliable educational and social partner in Bulgaria and across Europe.