F.C. Lokomotiv Moscow facts for kids
| Full name | Футбо́льный клуб "Локомоти́в" Москва́ (Football Club Lokomotiv Moscow) |
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| Nickname(s) | Loko Parovozy (Steam Locomotives) Krasno-zelyonyye (Red-Greens) Zheleznodorozhniki (Railroaders) |
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| Founded | 12 August 1923 | ||
| Ground | Lokomotiv Stadium, Moscow | ||
| Capacity | 28,800 | ||
| Chairman | Olga Smorodskaya | ||
| Head Coach | Leonid Kuchuk | ||
| League | Russian Premier League | ||
| 2013–14 | Russian Premier League, 3rd | ||
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F.C. Lokomotiv Moscow, often called Loko, is a famous football club from Moscow, Russia. They are known for their red and green colors and their nickname Railroaders because of their connection to the railway system. The club was started a long time ago, on August 12, 1923.
Lokomotiv Moscow plays its home games at Lokomotiv Stadium, which can hold almost 29,000 fans! They have won many important trophies, including the top Russian league title two times and the Russian Cup five times.
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Lokomotiv Moscow's Trophies
Lokomotiv Moscow has a proud history of winning many football competitions, both in Russia and internationally.
Wins in Russia
The club has been very successful in competitions held within Russia.
Top League Titles
Lokomotiv Moscow has won the highest football league in Russia (which used to be called the Soviet Top League and is now the Russian Premier League) two times.
- Champions:
- 2002
- 2004
- Second Place: They also finished as runners-up five times, showing they were almost champions!
- 1959, 1995, 1999, 2000, 2001
Cup Competitions
The team has won the main cup competition in Russia (the Soviet Cup / Russian Cup) seven times, which is a great achievement!
- Winners:
- 1936, 1957, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2007
- Runners-up: They reached the final two other times.
- 1990, 1998
Super Cup Wins
The Soviet Super Cup / Russian Super Cup is a match played between the league champions and the cup winners. Lokomotiv Moscow has won this trophy two times.
- Winners:
- 2003, 2005
- Runners-up: They were also runners-up once.
- 2008
Lower League Success
Before playing in the top league, Lokomotiv Moscow also won the second-highest league (the Soviet First League / Russian National Football League) three times.
- Champions:
- 1947, 1964, 1974
- Runners-up: They finished second two times.
- 1971, 1987
International Wins
Lokomotiv Moscow has also competed and won trophies against teams from other countries.
UEFA Cup Winners' Cup
This was a big European competition. Lokomotiv Moscow reached the semi-finals twice, showing they were one of the best teams in Europe!
- Semi-finalists:
- 1998, 1999
Commonwealth of Independent States Cup
This cup is played between champions from countries that were once part of the Soviet Union. Lokomotiv Moscow won it once.
- Winners:
- 2005
European Railways Cup
This was a special competition for teams connected to railway organizations across Europe. Lokomotiv Moscow won it five times!
- Winners:
- 1974, 1976, 1979, 1983, 1987
- Runners-up: They finished second once.
- 1963
