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Dinamo Zagreb

Dinamo Zagreb is a Croatian professional football club based in Zagreb.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Dinamo Zagreb is a Croatian professional football club based in Zagreb, Croatia. It competes in the Croatian Football League and is widely regarded as the most successful club in Croatian football.

History

Dinamo Zagreb traces its origins to 1911 and was reorganized in 1945. Sources note links to earlier Zagreb clubs and describe the modern club as the successor to that football tradition.

Stadium

The club’s home ground is Stadion Maksimir in Zagreb. Sources differ on the usable capacity, but the stadium is consistently identified as Dinamo Zagreb’s home venue.

Honours

Dinamo Zagreb is the most decorated club in Croatian football. Reported honours include 26 league titles, 18 Croatian Cups, 8 Croatian Super Cups, and the 1967 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup.

European competition

Beyond domestic success, the club’s most notable continental achievement is the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup win in 1967. UEFA materials also note regular participation in European club competitions in recent seasons.

Key facts

  • Dinamo Zagreb is the most successful club in Croatian football, with numerous domestic titles.
  • The club plays its home matches at Stadion Maksimir in Zagreb.
  • It won the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup in 1967, its major European trophy.
  • The modern club was reformed in 1945, with roots tracing back to 1911.

Frequently asked questions

What is Dinamo Zagreb?
Dinamo Zagreb is a professional football club from Zagreb, Croatia, competing in the country’s top league.
When was Dinamo Zagreb founded?
Sources give 1911 as the founding year, while also noting a 1945 reformation of the modern club.
Where does Dinamo Zagreb play home matches?
The club plays at Stadion Maksimir in Zagreb.
Is Dinamo Zagreb the most successful club in Croatia?
Yes. The provided sources describe it as Croatia’s most successful or most decorated club.
What is Dinamo Zagreb’s biggest European honour?
Its major European trophy is the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup, won in 1967.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GNK_Dinamo_Zagreb
    Supports: Club name, location, league, and major honours including league titles, cups, and the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup.
  2. Wikipedia — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dinamo_Zagreb
    Supports: Founding date, 1945 merger/reformation context, and domestic status in Croatian football.
  3. Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dinamo_Zagreb
    Supports: Stadion Maksimir as home ground and general club profile information.
  4. UEFA — https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/0253-0e9197b9296d-c55c2e5e68c6-1000--club-facts-dinamo-zagreb/
    Supports: UEFA club facts, formation year, nickname, and recent domestic honour count.
  5. Wikipedia (Croatian) — https://hr.wikipedia.org/wiki/GNK_Dinamo_Zagreb
    Supports: Club based in Zagreb and status as a leading Croatian football club.