F.C. BATE Borisov facts for kids
| Full name | Football Club BATE Borisov |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Zholto-Sinie (Yellow-Blues) |
| Founded | 1973 (original) 1996 (revival) Re-established |
| Dissolved | 1984 (original) |
| Ground | Borisov Arena |
| Capacity | 13,126 |
| Chairman | Andrei Kapski |
| Head coach | Aliaksandr Lisouski |
| League | Belarusian Premier League |
| 2019 | 2nd |
F.C. BATE Borisov is a famous football club from Belarus. They are known for wearing yellow and blue, which is why their nickname is "Zholto-Sinie," meaning "Yellow-Blues." The club was first started in 1973, but then it stopped playing in 1984. Luckily, it was brought back to life in 1996 and has been very successful ever since! They play their home games at the Borisov Arena, which can hold over 13,000 fans.
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Amazing Achievements
BATE Borisov has won many trophies in Belarus. They are one of the most successful football clubs in their country!
Belarusian Premier League
- Winners (15 times): They have won the top league in Belarus an incredible 15 times! This includes a long winning streak from 2006 to 2018.
- Second Place (5 times): They have also finished as runners-up five times.
- Third Place (1 time): And once, they came in third.
Belarusian Cup
- Winners (4 times): BATE Borisov has lifted the Belarusian Cup four times.
- Second Place (4 times): They have also been finalists four times.
Belarusian Super Cup
- Winners (7 times): This club has won the Belarusian Super Cup seven times, showing their strength at the start of new seasons.
- Second Place (3 times): They were also runners-up three times.
Other Wins
- Belarusian Second League Winners: In 1996, when the club was re-established, they won the second division.
- Football Championship of the Belarusian SSR Winners (3 times): Before Belarus became independent, BATE Borisov won this championship three times in the 1970s.
Playing in Europe
BATE Borisov is well-known for playing in big European competitions like the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Europa League. They have played many matches against famous teams from all over Europe.
They have often made it to the group stages of these important tournaments. This means they get to play against some of the biggest clubs in the world, which is a huge achievement for a team from Belarus!
Here's a quick look at their overall performance in European competitions:
| Competition | Games Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA Champions League | 93 | 34 | 27 | 32 | 104 | 128 | −24 |
| UEFA Cup & UEFA Europa League | 53 | 18 | 11 | 24 | 66 | 85 | −19 |
| UEFA Intertoto Cup | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 | +6 |
| Total | 152 | 56 | 39 | 57 | 178 | 215 | –37 |
