Ferario Spasov remains in his position as manager and with a good selection team made promotion to First League.

[6] Etar were promoted as champions of the 2016–17 Second League, sealing their title on the final day of the season with a 2–2 away draw against Nesebar, coupled with Septemvri Sofia's 2–0 away defeat to Oborishte.

Two strong matches resulted in a 4-1 aggregate win, and Etar secured their status as a member of the top tier.

On 4 January 2018 Krasimir Balakov was announced as the new manager in the club with Stanislav Genchev, Iliyan Kiryakov and Kaloyan Chakarov as first team coaches.

[10] Back into the second tier, Etar managed to finish in fourth place during the 2021–22 season, qualifying for promotion playoffs.

As of 11 February 2025[update] [11] [12] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

Up to five non-EU nationals can be registered and given a squad number for the first team in the Bulgarian First Professional League however only three can be used in a match day.

It is the reserve team of Etar Veliko Tarnovo, and currently plays in Third League, the third level of Bulgarian football.