FC Dnipro
FC Dnipro was a Ukrainian professional football club based in Dnipro. Founded in 1918, the club was one of the most successful teams in the Soviet Top League and the Ukrainian Premier League.
History:
Originally founded as BRYZ Dnipropetrovsk, the club went through numerous name changes throughout its history, eventually settling on FC Dnipro. Dnipro achieved considerable success during the Soviet era, winning the Soviet Top League twice in 1983 and 1988, as well as the Soviet Cup in 1989.
Following Ukrainian independence in 1991, Dnipro became a prominent force in the Ukrainian Premier League. While they never won the league title, they consistently finished near the top and qualified for European competitions.
European Performance:
Dnipro's most notable European campaign came in the 2014–15 UEFA Europa League season, where they reached the final, eventually losing to Sevilla.
Dissolution:
In 2019, FC Dnipro was officially dissolved due to financial difficulties. This was followed by the creation of a new club, SC Dnipro-1, which is considered by many to be its successor, although legally and historically distinct.
Honours:
- Soviet Top League: Winners (2): 1983, 1988
- Soviet Cup: Winners (1): 1989
- Ukrainian Premier League: Runner-up (2): 1992–93, 2013–14
- Ukrainian Cup: Runner-up (1): 1994–95, 1996–97, 2003–04
- UEFA Europa League: Runner-up (1): 2014–15