This page lists 57 soccer teams that start with H, from “Hamburger SV” to “Hødd”. The clubs come from Europe, Asia, the Americas, Africa’s neighbors in the Mediterranean, and Oceania, and they range from top-flight giants to small local sides. You can use the list to find new teams to follow, settle a quiz question, or learn where a club plays.
Soccer teams are organized clubs that compete in leagues and cups, usually representing a city, town, or neighborhood. Many carry deep local history, like “Hibernian,” which was founded in 1875 by Irish immigrants in Edinburgh and still wears green and white.
Below you’ll find the table with each team’s country, city, league, and a short description.
Hamburger SV
One of Germany’s historic clubs, nicknamed “Der Dino.” It won the European Cup in 1983 and is known for its long run in the Bundesliga before relegation in 2018.
Hannover 96
A club from Lower Saxony that won the German championship in 1938 and 1954. It plays at the Heinz von Heiden Arena and has moved between the top two divisions.
Hertha BSC
Berlin’s blue-and-white club, based at the Olympiastadion. Founded in 1892, it has spent many seasons in the Bundesliga and has a large local following.
Heidenheim
A small-town club that rose from the lower divisions to reach the Bundesliga in 2023. Its rise made it one of German football’s best-known underdog stories.
Hoffenheim
Officially TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, a village club turned top-flight regular with backing from software founder Dietmar Hopp. It plays at the PreZero Arena.
Holstein Kiel
A northern German club from the Baltic coast that reached the Bundesliga for the first time in 2024. It won the German championship in 1912.
Hansa Rostock
The best-known club from the former East Germany’s coast, with a loyal fan base. It played in the Bundesliga through much of the 1990s and 2000s.
Hellas Verona
A Verona club that won the Italian league title in 1984–85. Its fans, the Mastini, are known for their passionate support at the Stadio Bentegodi.
Hibernian
Known as Hibs, this green-and-white club was founded in 1875 by Irish immigrants. It won the Scottish Cup in 2016, ending a 114-year wait.
Heart of Midlothian
Usually called Hearts, this maroon-shirted club was founded in 1874. It plays at Tynecastle Park and is Hibernian’s city rival.
Hamilton Academical
Nicknamed the Accies, this club was founded in 1874 as a school team. It has played in several Scottish divisions and reached the 2009 Scottish Cup final.
Huddersfield Town
Winner of three straight English league titles in the 1920s. The Terriers reached the Premier League in 2017 and play at the John Smith’s Stadium.
Hull City
Nicknamed the Tigers, this East Yorkshire club reached the Premier League in 2008. It played in the 2014 FA Cup final.
Hartlepool United
A North East club known as Pools, which spent decades in the Football League before relegation in 2017. It plays at Victoria Park.
Harrogate Town
A North Yorkshire club that joined the Football League in 2020 after winning the National League play-offs. It plays at the EnviroVent Stadium.
Hereford
Famous for beating Newcastle United in the 1972 FA Cup. The original Hereford United folded in 2014 and a new club was formed in its place.
Halifax Town
A West Yorkshire club nicknamed the Shaymen. It plays at The Shay and has moved between the Football League and non-league football.
Hampton & Richmond Borough
A non-league club from south-west London, nicknamed the Beavers. It plays at the Beveree stadium in Hampton.
Havant & Waterlooville
A Hampshire non-league club that took Liverpool to a 5–2 defeat in the 2008 FA Cup. Fans call the team the Hawks.
Hajduk Split
One of Croatia’s most popular clubs, founded in 1911. Its supporters, the Torcida, are among Europe’s oldest fan groups.
Hapoel Be’er Sheva
A club from the Negev that won Israeli titles in 2016, 2017 and 2018. It also reached the Champions League group stage in 2016–17.
Hapoel Tel Aviv
One of Israel’s most successful clubs, with many league titles. It is known for its red kit and for reaching the UEFA Cup quarter-finals in 2002.
Hapoel Haifa
A northern Israeli club that won the national title in 1999 and has long been a fixture in the top flight.
Hapoel Kiryat Shmona
A club from Israel’s far north that won the league title in 2012 and has since been a regular top-flight side.
Hammarby IF
A Stockholm club with a very loyal following, known for its green-and-white kit. It won the Swedish title in 2001 and the Swedish Cup in 2021.
BK Häcken
A Gothenburg club that won its first Swedish title in 2022 after a long stretch as the city’s smaller team.
HJK Helsinki
Finland’s most successful club by a wide margin, with dozens of league titles. It plays in blue and white.
FC Honka
A club based in Espoo, next to Helsinki. It won the Finnish league in 2005 and has played in the top flight for many seasons.
Hobro IK
A small Danish club from northern Jutland that reached the Danish Superliga in 2015. It has bounced between the top two divisions.
Hvidovre IF
A club from a suburb of Copenhagen that won the Danish championship in 1973. It has played in both of the top two divisions.
Heracles Almelo
A club from the east of the Netherlands that won Dutch championships in the 1920s. It has been a regular in the Eredivisie since 2005.
SC Heerenveen
A Frisian club from a small town in the north. It is known for developing young talent and for its large and loyal supporter base.
Helmond Sport
A club from North Brabant, long a fixture in the Dutch second tier. It was founded in 1925 and plays in red and white.
HFC Haarlem
One of the Netherlands’ oldest clubs, founded in 1889. It reached the UEFA Cup final of 1983 under a different name.
Hibernians FC
A Maltese club from Paola that has won multiple league titles. It plays in green and white.
Ħamrun Spartans
A club that rose to dominate Maltese football in the 2020s, winning several league titles. It plays in red and black.
Hatayspor
A club from southern Turkey that reached the Süper Lig in 2020. The 2023 earthquake severely affected the club and its city.
Budapest Honvéd
Once the Hungarian army’s team and home to the Golden Team of the 1950s. It has won many Hungarian league titles.
Hradec Králové
A club from eastern Bohemia that won the Czech title in 1960 and 2025. It plays at the Malšovice stadium.
Hanoi FC
One of Vietnam’s most successful modern clubs, with several V.League titles. It is based in the capital.
Hougang United
A Singapore club from the Hougang district, nicknamed the Cheetahs. It has been in the top division for many years.
Huesca
An Aragonese club that reached La Liga for the first time in 2018. It plays at the El Alcoraz stadium.
Huracán
A club from the Parque Patricios district of Buenos Aires, known as El Globo. It won the league title in 1973.
Houston Dynamo
An MLS club that won the league in 2006 and 2007. It also won the U.S. Open Cup in 2018 and 2023.
Houston Dash
A women’s club that joined the NWSL in 2014. It shares an orange-and-blue identity with the Houston Dynamo.
Hartford Athletic
A Connecticut club founded in 2017 and playing in the USL Championship. It plays at Trinity Health Stadium.
Huachipato
A club owned by a local steel company, which gave it the nickname Los Acereros. It has won several Chilean titles.
Heidelberg United
A Melbourne club founded by Greek immigrants in 1958. It has a strong history in the old National Soccer League.
Hume City
A club from Melbourne’s north that competes in the Victorian state league. It has also played in national cup competitions.
Honda FC
A company team founded in 1971 and run by Honda. It has won multiple titles in Japan’s semi-professional leagues.
Henan FC
A club from Henan province that has played in the top flight many times. It plays in Zhengzhou.
Harbour View
One of Jamaica’s best-known clubs, founded in 1947. It has won several national titles and has produced international players.
Hawke’s Bay United
A New Zealand club representing the Hawke’s Bay region. It was formed in 2004 and plays in the national league.
FC Hermannstadt
A club from the Transylvanian city of Sibiu that has reached the Romanian top flight. It plays in red and white.
FK Haugesund
A club from Norway’s west coast, known as Haugesund. It has been a regular in the top flight and reached the Norwegian Cup final in 2007.
HamKam
Officially Hamarkameratene, a club from Hamar in eastern Norway. It plays in the top flight and is known for its loyal local support.
Hødd
A club from Norway’s west coast that has won the Norwegian Cup. It plays in the second tier.
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