This list covers 52 soccer teams that start with N, from “Napoli” to “Novara.” It includes famous names like “Newcastle United” and “Nottingham Forest,” along with smaller clubs from places like Uzbekistan, Kenya, and New Zealand. The teams play in top leagues, lower divisions, and national competitions on six continents. You can use the list to find a club’s home country, discover new teams to follow, or settle a trivia question.
Soccer teams are organized clubs that compete in league and cup matches, usually representing a city, town, or region. They often carry a deep local identity. “Notts County,” founded in 1862, is widely recognized as the oldest professional association football club in the world.
Below you’ll find the table with each team’s country, city, league, and a short description.
Team: The official name of the club, so you can quickly spot the teams you know and find the ones you don’t.
Country: The nation where the club is based, which helps you see how teams are spread across the world.
City: The town or city where the club is based, useful if you plan to visit a match or look up its stadium.
League: The competition the team plays in, which shows you how high or low the club sits in its country’s football system.
Description: A short summary of the club’s history, nickname, stadium, or biggest achievements, so you can learn what makes each team stand out.
Soccer Teams
| Team | Country | City | League |
|---|---|---|---|
| Napoli | Italy | Naples | Serie A |
| Newcastle United | England | Newcastle upon Tyne | Premier League |
| Nottingham Forest | England | West Bridgford | Premier League |
| Norwich City | England | Norwich | Championship |
| Northampton Town | England | Northampton | League One |
| Notts County | England | Nottingham | League Two |
| Newport County | Wales | Newport | League Two |
| New York City FC | United States | New York | Major League Soccer |
| New York Red Bulls | United States | Harrison | Major League Soccer |
| New England Revolution | United States | Foxborough | Major League Soccer |
| Nashville SC | United States | Nashville | Major League Soccer |
| North Carolina FC | United States | Cary | USL Championship |
| New Mexico United | United States | Albuquerque | USL Championship |
| Nantes | France | Nantes | Ligue 1 |
| Nice | France | Nice | Ligue 1 |
| Nacional | Portugal | Funchal | Primeira Liga |
| Club Nacional de Football | Uruguay | Montevideo | Uruguayan Primera División |
| Club Nacional | Paraguay | Asunción | Paraguayan Primera División |
| Nacional Potosí | Bolivia | Potosí | Bolivian Primera División |
| Newell’s Old Boys | Argentina | Rosario | Argentine Primera División |
| Nueva Chicago | Argentina | Buenos Aires | Primera Nacional |
| Náutico | Brazil | Recife | Série C |
| Necaxa | Mexico | Aguascalientes | Liga MX |
| Nagoya Grampus | Japan | Nagoya | J1 League |
| Nordsjælland | Denmark | Farum | Danish Superliga |
| Næstved | Denmark | Næstved | Danish 1st Division |
| Neuchâtel Xamax | Switzerland | Neuchâtel | Challenge League |
| NEC Nijmegen | Netherlands | Nijmegen | Eredivisie |
| NAC Breda | Netherlands | Breda | Eredivisie |
| 1. FC Nürnberg | Germany | Nuremberg | 2. Bundesliga |
| Nàstic de Tarragona | Spain | Tarragona | Primera Federación |
| Nea Salamis Famagusta | Cyprus | Larnaca | Cypriot First Division |
| Neftchi Baku | Azerbaijan | Baku | Azerbaijan Premier League |
| Neftchi Fergana | Uzbekistan | Fergana | Uzbekistan Super League |
| Neman Grodno | Belarus | Grodno | Belarusian Premier League |
| Nyíregyháza Spartacus | Hungary | Nyíregyháza | Nemzeti Bajnokság I |
| Nafta 1903 | Slovenia | Lendava | Slovenian PrvaLiga |
| Noah | Armenia | Yerevan | Armenian Premier League |
| Nõmme Kalju | Estonia | Tallinn | Meistriliiga |
| Newtown AFC | Wales | Newtown | Cymru Premier |
| Nasaf Qarshi | Uzbekistan | Qarshi | Uzbekistan Super League |
| Navbahor Namangan | Uzbekistan | Namangan | Uzbekistan Super League |
| Nejmeh SC | Lebanon | Beirut | Lebanese Premier League |
| Nkana FC | Zambia | Kitwe | Zambia Super League |
| Nzoia Sugar | Kenya | Bungoma | Kenyan Premier League |
| Nairobi City Stars | Kenya | Nairobi | Kenyan Premier League |
| Namungo FC | Tanzania | Lindi | Tanzanian Premier League |
| Nasarawa United | Nigeria | Lafia | Nigeria Premier Football League |
| Niger Tornadoes | Nigeria | Minna | Nigeria Premier Football League |
| Newcastle Jets | Australia | Newcastle | A-League Men |
| Napier City Rovers | New Zealand | Napier | New Zealand National League |
| Novara | Italy | Novara | Serie C |
Descriptions
Napoli
Southern Italy’s biggest club, famous for Diego Maradona’s years there in the 1980s. They have won multiple Serie A titles and play at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
Newcastle United
Nicknamed the Magpies, they play at St James’ Park and have one of England’s most passionate fan bases. They won the 2025 League Cup, their first major domestic trophy in decades.
Nottingham Forest
Back-to-back European Cup winners in 1979 and 1980 under Brian Clough. They play at the City Ground beside the River Trent.
Norwich City
Known as the Canaries for their yellow-and-green kit. They play at Carrow Road and have moved between the Premier League and the Championship in recent decades.
Northampton Town
Nicknamed the Cobblers, a nod to the town’s shoemaking history. They play at Sixfields Stadium.
Notts County
Founded in 1862, widely recognized as the oldest professional association football club in the world. They play at Meadow Lane.
Newport County
A Welsh club playing in the English league system, nicknamed the Exiles. They play at Rodney Parade and reached the 2013 League Two play-offs final.
New York City FC
Founded in 2013 and part-owned by City Football Group, which also owns Manchester City. They won the MLS Cup in 2021.
New York Red Bulls
One of MLS’s original 1996 clubs, based just across the river from Manhattan. They play at Sports Illustrated Stadium.
New England Revolution
A founding MLS club that plays at Gillette Stadium. They have reached several MLS Cup finals and won the Supporters’ Shield in 2021.
Nashville SC
Joined MLS in 2020 and plays at Geodis Park, one of the league’s largest soccer-specific stadiums.
North Carolina FC
A professional club in the Raleigh area, formerly known as the Carolina RailHawks. They play at WakeMed Soccer Park.
New Mexico United
Founded in 2018 and known for loud local support and a strong community identity. They play at Isotopes Park.
Nantes
Nicknamed the Canaries, they are famous for their attacking style and youth academy. They have won multiple French league titles.
Nice
A Riviera club that plays at the Allianz Riviera and wears red and black. They have won four French league titles.
Nacional
The leading club on Madeira island and the early club of Cristiano Ronaldo’s home region. They play at the Estádio da Madeira.
Club Nacional de Football
One of Uruguay’s two giants alongside Peñarol. They have won several Copa Libertadores and Intercontinental Cup titles.
Club Nacional
A traditional Asunción club known as the Albos or Tricolor. It plays at the Estadio Arsenio Erico.
Nacional Potosí
One of the highest-altitude clubs in the world, playing in the mining city of Potosí at over 13,000 feet.
Newell’s Old Boys
One of Rosario’s two major clubs, rivals of Rosario Central. Lionel Messi began his youth career here.
Nueva Chicago
A Buenos Aires club from the Mataderos neighborhood, known for its green-and-black stripes and loyal supporters.
Náutico
One of Recife’s historic clubs, nicknamed Timbu. They won several state championships and play at the Estádio dos Aflitos.
Necaxa
A historic club that moved from Mexico City to Aguascalientes. Nicknamed the Rayos, they were among the dominant sides of the 1990s.
Nagoya Grampus
Named after the shachi, a mythical sea creature atop Nagoya Castle. They won the J1 League in 2010.
Nordsjælland
Known for developing young talent and for strong ties to Ghana’s football academies. They play at Right to Dream Park.
Næstved
A club from southern Zealand that has spent most of its history in the lower Danish divisions.
Neuchâtel Xamax
A club famous for its run of success in the 1980s, which included two Swiss league titles. They play at the Stade de la Maladière.
NEC Nijmegen
A Dutch club known for its red, green and black colors. They play at the Goffertstadion and are regular Eredivisie members.
NAC Breda
A club from Brabant with a long history in Dutch football. They play at Rat Verlegh Stadion and returned to the top flight in 2025.
1. FC Nürnberg
A traditional German club that has won nine national championships. They play at the Max-Morlock-Stadion.
Nàstic de Tarragona
A Catalan club from Tarragona, formally Gimnàstic, that has played in La Liga in the past. They play at Nou Estadi.
Nea Salamis Famagusta
A club displaced from Famagusta after 1974 and now based in Larnaca. They have won the Cypriot league several times.
Neftchi Baku
One of the oldest and most successful clubs in Azerbaijan, with many league titles. Their name refers to the country’s oil industry.
Neftchi Fergana
An Uzbek club named for the oil industry in the Fergana Valley. They have won the national league several times.
Neman Grodno
A club from western Belarus, named after the Neman River, that has won the national cup.
Nyíregyháza Spartacus
A club from eastern Hungary that won promotion to the top flight in 2024.
Nafta 1903
A club from northeastern Slovenia, founded in 1903, with ties to the local oil industry.
Noah
A modern club that has won the Armenian league and cup and played in European competitions.
Nõmme Kalju
A club based in the Nõmme district of Tallinn. They have won the Estonian league and play at Hiiu Stadium.
Newtown AFC
A small-town Welsh club that has played in the top division and in European qualifiers.
Nasaf Qarshi
One of Uzbekistan’s top clubs, they won the AFC Cup in 2011 and have won several league and cup titles.
Navbahor Namangan
A club from Namangan named after a poet-themed local identity, regular contenders in the Uzbek top flight.
Nejmeh SC
One of Lebanon’s most popular and successful clubs, with a large fan base and many league titles.
Nkana FC
A copperbelt club known as the Red Devils. They have won multiple Zambian league titles.
Nzoia Sugar
A Kenyan club sponsored by a sugar company, based in western Kenya.
Nairobi City Stars
A Nairobi club formerly known as Nairobi City Stars, with a long history in Kenyan football.
Namungo FC
A Tanzanian club from southern Tanzania that reached the top flight in 2020 and has played in the CAF Confederation Cup.
Nasarawa United
A club from Nasarawa State, central Nigeria, and a regular in the Nigerian top flight.
Niger Tornadoes
A club from Niger State in northern Nigeria. They have played in the top flight and compete in the Nigerian cup.
Newcastle Jets
A New South Wales club that won the A-League championship in 2008. They play at McDonald Jones Stadium.
Napier City Rovers
A club from Hawke’s Bay, one of New Zealand’s most successful, with several national titles.
Novara
A club from Piedmont that has spent time in Serie A and Serie B. They wear a distinctive blue and white colors.