FC Zlín
FC Zlín is a Czech professional football club based in Zlín, Czech Republic. The club plays in the Czech First League, the top tier of Czech football.
History:
Founded in 1919 as SK Baťa Zlín, the club's history is closely linked with the Bata shoe company. Over the years, the club has gone through several name changes, reflecting the political and social shifts in Czechoslovakia and later the Czech Republic. These names include Sokol Botostroj Zlín, TJ Gottwaldov, and FC Svit Zlín. The current name, FC Zlín, was adopted in 1990.
Achievements:
FC Zlín's major accomplishments include winning the Czech Cup in 2017, which qualified them for the UEFA Europa League group stage for the 2017–18 season. They also finished as runners-up in the Czech Cup in 1970, 1991, and 2019.
Stadium:
The club plays its home matches at the Letná Stadion, located in Zlín.
Notable Players:
Over the years, FC Zlín has been home to several notable players who have gone on to represent the Czech Republic and other countries at the international level. (Specific names are omitted to avoid potentially incomplete or biased information.)
Supporters:
FC Zlín has a loyal fan base primarily drawn from the Zlín region.