Botev Vratsa Football Club was founded in 1921 by Nikola Kunov, Ivan Abuzov, Nako Paunov, Gergo Boytchev, Todor Orozov, Hristo Lighenski and Angel Rachinski.

The 2011-12 A Group season was successful because Botev avoided relegation, finishing 12th, which was the main goal of the club.

The next season was less successful, with Botev finishing 13th, which meant that they were relegated after a two-year spell in the top flight.

In the next couple of years, Botev Vratsa bounced between the second and third tiers, until 2018, when the team managed to return to the top flight, by winning the 2017-18 Second League.

To commemorate the 50th anniversary, officials decided to re-brand the entire image of Botev by selecting green as main colour from 1972 on.

The new logo, which incorporated the original graphic from 1971 was crafted by lifelong fan Aleksandar Alekov.

As of 31 January 2025[update] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

If a player does not have European ancestry he can claim Bulgarian citizenship after playing in Bulgaria for 5 years.

Had international caps for their respective countries, held any club record, or had more than 100 league appearances.