VK Primorac Kotor


VPK Primorac is a professional water polo club based in Kotor, Montenegro. As of 2025–26 season, it competes in the Montenegrin [First League of Water Polo|Montenegrin League], VRL [Water Polo League|VRL Premier League], and Champions League.

History

The club was founded in 1922 by Leopold Netović. Its first water polo match was played in 1926. Until the 1960's team competed in amateur divisions but in 1961 they reached the Yugoslavian first division. After a brief succession of promotions and relegations it remained in the top flight of Yugoslavian water polo until the breakup of that competition. The teams first major international success was in 1977 when they reached the European cup finals. In 1984 the club opened a winter facility. In 1986 they won the Yugoslav becoming the league champion and winner of the SFR Yugoslavia cup, achieving a domestic double.
In 2009, Primorac won the EuroLeague after defeating Pro Recco. In 2010, they finished as runner-ups against Pro Recco.

Swimming Pool

The club plays its home games in city's indoor swimming pool "Zoran Džimi GopÄević", named after Montenegrin water polo player Zoran GopÄević. The move to change the swimming pool in 2021 in his name was deemed controversial and protested by Croatia, as GopÄević served as guard at 1991 Morinj camp where Croatian prisoners of war and civilians were kept by Montenegrin authorities.

Personnel

Current roster

Notable former coaches

Rankings in Montenegrin First League

In European competition