This list covers 36 soccer teams that start with I, running alphabetically from “Inter Milan” to “Ituano”. The clubs come from Europe, South America, Asia, Africa and North America. They range from European giants to small-town sides that have worked their way up the leagues. You can use the list to find a club’s home country, discover new teams to follow, or settle a quiz question.
Soccer teams are organized clubs that play matches in local, national and international leagues and cups. Many carry the identity of their city or region for more than a century. For example, “Independiente” in Argentina has won a record seven Copa Libertadores titles, which earned it the nickname “El Rey de Copas”.
Below you’ll find the table with each team, its country, city, league and a short description.
Team: The official name of the club, as it is most commonly used. You can use it to search for fixtures, results and news.
Country: The nation where the club is based. This helps you see how teams are spread across the world and spot clubs from your own region.
City: The town or city where the club plays its home matches. It tells you where the team’s stadium and local fan base are found.
League: The competition where the club currently plays. You can use it to judge the team’s level and find out which division to follow.
Description: A short summary of the club’s history, honors and nickname. It gives you quick context on what makes each team worth knowing.
Soccer Teams
Team
Country
City
League
Inter Milan
Italy
Milan
Serie A
Inter Miami
United States
Miami
Major League Soccer
Ipswich Town
England
Ipswich
EFL Championship
Independiente
Argentina
Avellaneda
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
Internacional
Brazil
Porto Alegre
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
Independiente del Valle
Ecuador
Sangolquí
Ecuadorian Serie A
Independiente Medellín
Colombia
Medellín
Categoría Primera A
Independiente Santa Fe
Colombia
Bogotá
Categoría Primera A
Independiente Rivadavia
Argentina
Mendoza
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
Independiente Petrolero
Bolivia
Sucre
Bolivian Primera División
Instituto
Argentina
Córdoba
Primera Nacional
Istanbul Başakşehir
Turkey
Istanbul
Süper Lig
Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Scotland
Inverness
Scottish Championship
Ilves
Finland
Tampere
Veikkausliiga
Inter Turku
Finland
Turku
Veikkausliiga
IFK Mariehamn
Finland
Mariehamn
Veikkausliiga
IFK Göteborg
Sweden
Gothenburg
Allsvenskan
IFK Norrköping
Sweden
Norrköping
Allsvenskan
Ingolstadt
Germany
Ingolstadt
2. Bundesliga
Imolese
Italy
Imola
Serie C
Ionikos
Greece
Nikaia
Super League Greece
Iraklis
Greece
Thessaloniki
Super League Greece 2
Inter Club d’Escaldes
Andorra
Escaldes-Engordany
Primera Divisió
Inhulets Petrove
Ukraine
Petrove
Ukrainian Premier League
Irtysh Pavlodar
Kazakhstan
Pavlodar
Kazakhstan Premier League
Istiklol
Tajikistan
Dushanbe
Tajikistan Higher League
Ironi Kiryat Shmona
Israel
Kiryat Shmona
Israeli Premier League
Ismaily
Egypt
Ismailia
Egyptian Premier League
Ittihad Alexandria
Egypt
Alexandria
Egyptian Premier League
IR Tanger
Morocco
Tangier
Botola Pro
Ittihad Kalba
United Arab Emirates
Kalba
UAE Pro League
Incheon United
South Korea
Incheon
K League 1
Iwaki FC
Japan
Iwaki
J2 League
Imabari FC
Japan
Imabari
J2 League
Indy Eleven
United States
Indianapolis
USL Championship
Ituano
Brazil
Itu
Campeonato Brasileiro Série C
Descriptions
Inter Milan
One of Italy’s most successful clubs, known for its black-and-blue stripes. Inter has won multiple Serie A titles and several European Cups and Champions League trophies, and shares the San Siro stadium with AC Milan.
Inter Miami
An MLS club co-owned by David Beckham and founded in 2018. It became globally famous after signing Lionel Messi in 2023 and won the Supporters’ Shield in 2024.
Ipswich Town
A Suffolk club that won the FA Cup in 1978 and the UEFA Cup in 1981 under Bobby Robson. It plays at Portman Road and returned to the Premier League in 2024.
Independiente
Nicknamed “El Rey de Copas” (King of Cups), Independiente has won a record seven Copa Libertadores titles. It shares Avellaneda with its rival Racing Club.
Internacional
A Rio Grande do Sul giant known as Inter or Colorado. It has won the Copa Libertadores twice and the 2006 FIFA Club World Cup.
Independiente del Valle
A club famed for its youth academy that develops and sells top talent. It has won the Copa Sudamericana multiple times and reached the 2016 Copa Libertadores final.
Independiente Medellín
Known as “El Poderoso”, this club from the Antioquia region has won several Colombian league titles. It plays at the Atanasio Girardot stadium.
Independiente Santa Fe
One of Colombia’s oldest clubs, founded in 1941. It won the inaugural Colombian league title in 1948 and the 2015 Copa Sudamericana.
Independiente Rivadavia
A Mendoza club that returned to Argentina’s top flight in 2023. It is nicknamed “La Lepra” and has a passionate local following.
Independiente Petrolero
A club from Sucre with roots in the oil industry, as its name suggests. It plays in Bolivia’s top division and in regional tournaments.
Instituto
Officially Instituto Atlético Central Córdoba, this club is known as “La Gloria”. It plays in Córdoba and has moved between Argentina’s top two divisions.
Istanbul Başakşehir
A club founded by the Istanbul municipality in 1990. It won the Süper Lig in 2019–20, breaking the dominance of the city’s big three.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Formed in 1994 by merging two Highland clubs. It won the Scottish Cup in 2015 and is the main professional club in the Scottish Highlands.
Ilves
A traditional Tampere club that has won the Finnish championship multiple times. It plays at Tammela Stadium.
Inter Turku
A club from Turku founded in 1990. It won the Finnish league in 2008 and has appeared in European qualifiers.
IFK Mariehamn
The only Åland Islands club in Finland’s top league. It won the Finnish championship in 2016 and the Finnish Cup in 2015.
IFK Göteborg
One of Sweden’s most successful clubs, with many league titles. It won the UEFA Cup in 1982 and 1987 and is known as “Blåvitt”.
IFK Norrköping
A historic Swedish club with more than a dozen league titles, many from the 1940s and 1950s. It is nicknamed “Peking”.
Ingolstadt
Short for FC Ingolstadt 04, a Bavarian club formed in 2004 by a merger. It spent two seasons in the Bundesliga from 2015 to 2017.
Imolese
A club from the Emilia-Romagna town of Imola, also known for its Formula One circuit. It mainly plays in Italy’s lower professional divisions.
Ionikos
A club based in Nikaia, near Piraeus. It has spent much of its history moving between Greece’s top two divisions.
Iraklis
One of Thessaloniki’s historic clubs, founded in 1908. It won the Greek championship in 1927 and the Balkans Cup in 1985.
Inter Club d’Escaldes
An Andorran club that has won the national league and cup. It regularly takes part in UEFA qualifying rounds.
Inhulets Petrove
A small-town Ukrainian club that rose from amateur football to the top flight. It has been a surprise success since 2020.
Irtysh Pavlodar
A long-standing Kazakh club named after the Irtysh River. It has won the national title and played in UEFA competitions.
Istiklol
The dominant club in Tajik football, with a long run of league titles. It has also won the AFC Cup.
Ironi Kiryat Shmona
A northern Israeli club that won the league title in 2012. It plays near the Lebanese border.
Ismaily
Nicknamed “The Brazilian Dervishes” for its attacking style, Ismaily won the African Cup of Champions Clubs in 1969. It is one of Egypt’s most popular clubs.
Ittihad Alexandria
Also called Al Ittihad, this Alexandria club has a loyal fan base. It plays in Egypt’s top flight and has won the Egypt Cup.
IR Tanger
Full name Ittihad Riadi de Tanger, the main club of Tangier. It has won Morocco’s league title and Throne Cup.
Ittihad Kalba
A club from the east coast city of Kalba. It won the UAE Pro League in 2025 and plays at Kalba Stadium.
Incheon United
A club founded in 2003 with a strong community following. It reached the K League 1 after promotion and is known for loyal fans.
Iwaki FC
A club from Fukushima Prefecture that rose quickly through Japan’s lower leagues. It plays at the Iwaki Green Field.
Imabari FC
A club from Ehime Prefecture, founded and later owned by former Japan national coach Takeshi Okada. It joined the J.League in 2021.
Indy Eleven
An Indianapolis club founded in 2013. It has a loud supporter culture and plays at Michael A. Carroll Stadium.
Ituano
A club from the São Paulo state town of Itu. It is a regular in the Campeonato Paulista and the lower national divisions.
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