FK Sarajevo facts for kids
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| Full name | Fudbalski klub Sarajevo |
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| Nickname(s) | Bordo-bijeli (The Maroon-Whites) Divovi (The Giants) Age Sarajlije (Sarajevan Aghas) |
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| Short name | FKS, SAR | |||
| Founded | 24 October 1946 as FD Torpedo |
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| Ground | Koševo City Stadium | |||
| Capacity | 34,500 | |||
| Owner | Vincent Tan (49.13%) Ismir Mirvić (49.13%) Other (1.74%) |
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| President | Ismir Mirvić | |||
| Manager | Zoran Zekić | |||
| League | Premier League BH | |||
| 2023–24 | Premier League BH, 4th of 12 | |||
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Fudbalski klub Sarajevo, or FK Sarajevo, is a professional football club from Sarajevo, the capital city of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is one of the most successful football clubs in the country.
The club was founded on October 24, 1946. In the former SFR Yugoslavia, FK Sarajevo was the most successful club from SR Bosnia and Herzegovina. They won two Yugoslav First League titles and were runners-up twice. They also reached the Yugoslav Cup final two times.
Today, FK Sarajevo is a top team in the Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina. They have won five Bosnian championships, seven Bosnian Cups, and one Bosnian Supercup. The club has also finished second in the national championship seven times. FK Sarajevo is ranked first in the Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina's all-time table. It is also the country's main representative in European football competitions.
FK Sarajevo is one of the most popular football clubs in Bosnia and Herzegovina, along with FK Željezničar. These two clubs have a strong rivalry, and their matches are called the Sarajevo derby or the Eternal derby (Template:Bosnian language: Vječiti derbi).
The club plays its home games at the Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium. This stadium is named after the club's legendary striker, Asim Ferhatović. It can hold 34,500 people, making it the largest stadium in the country. The team's traditional colors are maroon and white.
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Club History
FK Sarajevo was the only major football club created by the government in Sarajevo after World War II. The club joined the Yugoslav First League in the 1948–49 season. They played in the top league almost every year. After Bosnia and Herzegovina became independent from Yugoslavia, FK Sarajevo became an important symbol for the country. During the Bosnian War, the team went on a world tour to get international support for Bosnia.
How the Club Started
FK Sarajevo was founded on October 24, 1946. This happened when two local Sarajevo football clubs, Udarnik (Vanguard) and Sloboda (Liberty), merged. The club first appeared as Fiskulturno društvo Torpedo (Gymnastics Society Torpedo). This name was a tribute to Torpedo Moscow.
The first chairman of the new club was Safet Džinović. On October 5, 1947, the club's name changed to Fiskulturno društvo Sarajevo. Later, it became Sportsko društvo metalaca Sarajevo (Sports Association of Metalworkers Sarajevo). Finally, on May 20, 1949, the name Fudbalski klub Sarajevo was chosen.
The new team included players from both Udarnik and Sloboda. In September 1948, Yugoslav football legend Miroslav Brozović joined the team. He had played for FK Partizan and captained the Yugoslavia national football team. Brozović became the player-manager and helped the team get promoted to the Yugoslav First League.
FK Sarajevo first reached the top Yugoslav First League after beating Sloga from Belgrade. They were relegated after their first season but returned to the top league in 1950. After that, FK Sarajevo played in the First League every season except for 1957–1958. The club first played in European competitions in the 1960s.
Champions of Yugoslavia: Bosnian Success
Before FK Sarajevo's big win, no club from outside Serbia or Croatia had ever won the Yugoslav First League title. The league was usually won by the "Big Four" clubs. But in the 1966–67 season, FK Sarajevo became champions. This was a huge moment for Bosnian football. It also ended eight years of Serbian clubs winning the national title.
The 1960s: First Championship
A very important player for Sarajevo in its early years was the famous striker Asim Ferhatović. He played for the club from 1952 to 1967. In the 1963–64 season, he was the top scorer in the First League. The next year, Sarajevo finished second.
In the 1966–67 season, Sarajevo won their first Yugoslav First League title. They became the first national champions from Bosnia and Herzegovina. The season started well with wins against Sutjeska Nikšić and city rivals Željezničar. Sarajevo gained momentum and by the winter break, they were in first place.
The team lost in the Cup final to Hajduk Split. But they quickly recovered, beating Red Star 3-1. In the final league match, Sarajevo played Čelik Zenica in front of 30,000 fans. They won 5-2, securing the club's first league title.
European Cup Journey
Winning the league meant Sarajevo qualified for the 1967–68 European Cup. This competition is now known as the UEFA Champions League. They beat Olympiakos Nicosia from Cyprus. In the next round, Sarajevo was knocked out by Manchester United from England. Manchester United later became the champions. The first game was a 0-0 draw in Sarajevo. The second game at Old Trafford was controversial.
After winning their first title, FK Sarajevo had a period where they didn't perform as well. Many key players left the club. However, in the 1973-74 season, new players joined, including future legend Želimir Vidović and 18-year-old Safet Sušić. Sušić would soon become a very important player. He helped the club achieve more success in Yugoslav football.
The 1980s: Second Championship
Sarajevo had another successful period between 1978 and 1985. This was thanks to the strong attacking duo of Predrag Pašić and Safet Sušić. They were one of the best pairs in Yugoslav football history. Sušić was a playmaker and attacking midfielder. In the 1978–79 season, he scored 15 goals and was named Player of the Season. The next year, his 17 goals made him the joint-top scorer in the league.
In the 1979–80 season, Sarajevo finished as runners-up. This qualified them for the 1980–81 UEFA Cup. They were knocked out by Hamburger SV. Sarajevo returned to the UEFA Cup in 1982–83. They reached the third round (last 16) but lost to RSC Anderlecht, who later won the competition. Sarajevo also reached the Yugoslav Cup final that season, losing to Dinamo Zagreb.
Sarajevo won their second championship title in the 1984–85 season. They finished four points ahead of Hajduk Split. The team struggled a bit at the start of the second half of the season. But they managed to keep their lead. The title race came down to Sarajevo and Hajduk Split. In the final league game, Sarajevo hosted Red Star Belgrade. They needed just one point to win the title. Husref Musemić scored first, and Dragan Jakovljević doubled the lead. Sarajevo won its second Yugoslav league title.
This victory qualified the club for the 1985–86 European Cup. However, they surprisingly lost to Finnish side Kuusysi Lahti. This is still considered Sarajevo's worst result in European competitions.
Final Years in Yugoslavia
After winning their second title, FK Sarajevo went through a difficult time. Many key players left the team. The club brought in young players, but the team struggled. They finished low in the league standings for several seasons, barely avoiding relegation. More players continued to leave the club.
In the 1989–90 season, fan-favorite Husref Musemić returned. However, his goals didn't greatly improve the team's league results. The 1990–91 season saw Fuad Muzurović return as manager. Aleksei Prudnikov became the first foreign player in the club's history. The team finished 11th, even defeating Red Star Belgrade just days after they won the European Cup.
The 1991–92 season was cut short due to the breakup of Yugoslavia. Football in Bosnia and Herzegovina stopped for four years because of the war.
Recent Years
Since Bosnia became independent, the club has won 11 domestic titles. Five of these were Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina honors. The club has also reached the play-off stage or final qualifying round for European competitions four times.
War and Independence
The Bosnian War in the early 1990s stopped competitive football. In 1993, FK Sarajevo became a touring club. They played friendly games around the world to gain support for Bosnia. Many of the club's supporters, including the famous Horde Zla, joined the army and fought in the war.
In 1994–95, the first Bosnia and Herzegovina championship was held. Sarajevo finished first in their group and second in the final stage. Sarajevo was also runners-up in 1996–97. But they won the Cup final and Super Cup against Čelik. They won the Cup again the next year.
In 2004, Safet Sušić, who played for FK Sarajevo from 1973 to 1982, was voted Bosnia and Herzegovina's best player of the last 50 years.
Sarajevo finished second in the Premier League in 2006–07. They won their second title the next season. Sarajevo has often played in Europa League qualification in the 21st century. In the 2006–07 league title season, Sarajevo played in the UEFA Champions League for the first time in its modern format. They beat Marsaxlokk F.C. from Malta and KRC Genk from Belgium. But they were knocked out in the play-offs by Dynamo Kyiv. The club reached the play-offs round of the 2009–10 UEFA Europa League but lost to CFR Cluj.
Vincent Tan Era: A Financial Boost
Vincent Tan, a businessman from Malaysia and owner of Cardiff City, bought FK Sarajevo in late 2013. He promised to invest $2 million into the club. This deal meant Cardiff would work with FK Sarajevo. They would exchange players and create a football academy.
Under Tan's management, the club brought in good players. These players helped the club win the 2013–14 Bosnian Cup. This was their first trophy since 2006–07.
In the 2014–15 UEFA Europa League, FK Sarajevo reached the play-off round. They beat FK Haugesund and Atromitos. But they lost to the German team Borussia Mönchengladbach.
Vincent Tan also helped Bosnia after the 2014 Southeast Europe floods. He donated money to hospitals and for flood relief. The club also signed a cooperation agreement with NK Bosna Visoko. This made Bosna Visoko the club's farm team.
In February 2015, Sarajevo signed a big sponsorship deal with Turkish Airlines. This was the most profitable sponsorship in Bosnian sports history. In May 2015, the team won the league title after an eight-year wait. The next season was difficult, with several manager changes.
Club's Domestic Revival
Since March 2019, FK Sarajevo has been run by Vietnamese businessman Nguyễn Hoài Nam and PVF Investment and Trading, JSC.
The club has won back-to-back titles in Bosnia. They won the 2018–19 and 2019–20 seasons of the Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina. They also won the 2018–19 Bosnian Cup.
Crest and Colors
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The club's main colors are maroon and white. In recent years, burgundy, black, and gold have also been used. Originally, the club's colors were sky blue and white. The change to maroon happened in 1962. A former Sarajevo player, Lav Mantula, suggested it. He said no other team in Yugoslavia used maroon as its main color. The club liked the idea and made maroon its permanent color.
The first official club crest showed a red five-pointed star. In 1949, the crest changed to include a golden outline of a footballer. It also had a blue gear, symbolizing industry. In 1962, the crest changed again to a badge shape. It showed the club's name, the communist star, a football, and the founding year.
After the Bosnian War in 1996, the crest was slightly changed. The communist star was replaced with a Bosnian fleur-de-lis. This updated crest became a well-known symbol for the club. Many Bosnian football clubs added fleur-de-lis to their crests after the war. The fleur-de-lis was removed from the club crest in 2009. Today, the crest does not have any political or national symbols. However, the club often uses its older crests as part of its history.
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Stadium and Training Grounds
FK Sarajevo plays at the Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium. It used to be called the Koševo Stadium. The City of Sarajevo owns the stadium, but the club leases it for a long time. The club manages the stadium and has rights to the Olympic complex until at least 2051. The stadium has 34,500 seats.
The stadium opened in 1947 and was named after the Koševo neighborhood. In 1950, a football pitch and a running track were added. The first international football match there was between Yugoslavia and Turkey in 1954.
In 1984, the stadium was rebuilt for the 1984 Winter Olympics held in Sarajevo. Because of this, it is often called The Olympic Stadium. On February 7, 1984, the stadium hosted the opening ceremony of the games. About 50,000 people were there.
In 2004, the stadium's official name changed to Asim H. Ferhatović. This was to honor the legendary FK Sarajevo striker Asim Ferhatović, who passed away in 1987. In 1998, after the Bosnian War, the stadium was renovated again. The seating capacity was reduced to 34,500, and new seats were added.
The stadium has hosted matches for Sarajevo and its rival FK Željezničar. It has also hosted games for the national teams of Yugoslavia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The highest attendance was in a 1981–82 match between FK Sarajevo and FK Željezničar. About 60,000 people reportedly attended that game.
The club's current training ground is the Butmir Training Centre. It is located in the Ilidža area of Sarajevo. The complex opened in October 2015. It has modern facilities and is also used by the club's youth school and women's team. The main artificial turf pitch is named after club legend Želimir Vidović. A statue of Vidović stands near the field.
Club Organization
Ownership and Finances
FK Sarajevo is set up as a private company. Unlike some football clubs, it doesn't sell shares for ownership. Instead, people or groups become "guarantors" by contributing money. This gives them management and voting rights. The largest contributor gets full control of the club.
Malaysian billionaire Vincent Tan was the club's main contributor and operator. He took control in December 2013 by investing US$2 million. He agreed to invest more money and manage the club's finances. In return, he could profit from the club. In September 2015, the club paid off all its debts. This made it one of the few debt-free clubs in Eastern Europe.
In March 2019, the majority ownership was sold to Vietnamese businessman Nguyễn Hoài Nam. In August 2021, Vincent Tan and Bosnian-American businessman Ismir Mirvić bought back most of the club. Mirvić was named club president. In September 2022, Tan and Mirvić each gained control of 49.13% of the club.
The club's main sponsor is Turkish Airlines. They signed a profitable deal in 2015, which has been extended. FK Sarajevo's kit has been made by Adidas since 2023. The club also has many other sponsors and partners.
Social Responsibility
Sarajevo is known for its social responsibility and helping the community. The club has a foundation that helps children, young people, and families. It encourages education and healthy living. The club also donates money to schools and communities.
They organize blood donation events every month. They also raise awareness about health issues. An annual arts competition is held for primary school children. The best artists receive scholarships. Women's rights are also important to the club. They sponsor a shelter for women and offer free stadium entry to female fans during International Women's Day week.
Sarajevo works closely with the Bosnian charity "Pomozi.ba." They have worked on many projects together. The club also helps the town of Srebrenica. They give scholarships to children and sponsor the local football team, FK Guber.
FK Sarajevo was part of the "Give Football A Chance" project. This project helped improve the health and well-being of children in conflict zones. After the 2014 Southeast Europe floods, FK Sarajevo helped a lot. They sent volunteers and helped rebuild homes. Vincent Tan also donated money to hospitals. In January 2016, Sarajevo hosted Syrian refugee children with UNICEF and the Red Cross.
In October 2024, the club started a breast cancer awareness campaign. Players wore special pink and maroon uniforms. The jerseys had the words “Fighter, Survivor, & Honor.”
In 2019, the club created the annual Želimir Vidović Keli Award for humanitarian work.
Honors
Domestic Titles
League Championships
- First League / Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina:
- Winners (5): 1998–99, 2006–07, 2014–15, 2018–19, 2019–20
- Runners-up (7): 1994–95, 1996–97, 1997–98, 2005–06, 2010–11, 2012–13, 2020–21
- Yugoslav First League:
- Winners (2): 1966–67, 1984–85
- Runners-up (2): 1964–65, 1979–80
- Yugoslav Second League:
- Winners (1): 1948–49
Cup Victories
- Bosnia and Herzegovina Cup:
- Winners (7): 1996–97, 1997–98, 2001–02, 2004–05, 2013–14, 2018–19, 2020–21 (record)
- Runners-up (4): 1998–99, 2000–01, 2016–17, 2021–22
- Yugoslav Cup:
- Runners-up (2): 1966–67, 1982–83
- Supercup of Bosnia and Herzegovina:
- Winners (1): 1997
- Runners-up (2): 1998, 1999
European Competitions
- European Cup / UEFA Champions League:
- (Best) Round of 16 (1): 1967–68
- UEFA Cup / UEFA Europa League:
- (Best) Round of 16 (1): 1982–83
Doubles
- Premier League and National Cup (1): 2018–19
Players
Current Squad
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Ismir Pintol Trophy
The Ismir Pintol trophy (Template:Bosnian language: Trofej Ismir Pintol) is given to the best player of the past season. It is named after Ismir Pintol, a young FK Sarajevo fan who passed away. Fans vote for the winner on the club's supporters' website. A player must play in at least 10 official matches to be eligible. The trophy has not been awarded sometimes due to fan dissatisfaction with team results. As of 2024, Sedin Torlak is the only player to have won it twice.
- Winners
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| 2002–03 |  Safet Nadarević |
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| 2003–04 | Not awarded | |
| 2004–05 | Džemal Berberović |
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| 2005–06 |  Matija Matko |
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| 2006–07 |  Marciano |
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| 2007–08 | Semjon Milošević |
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| 2008–09 | Damir Hadžić |
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| 2009–10 | Not awarded | |
| 2010–11 | Sedin Torlak |
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| 2011–12 | Not awarded | |
| 2012–13 | Sedin Torlak |
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| 2013–14 |  Ivan Tatomirović |
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| 2014–15 | Samir Radovac |
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| 2015–16 | Leon Benko |
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| 2016–17 | Marko Mihojević |
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| 2017–18 | Not awarded | |
| 2018–19 | Nihad Mujakić |
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| 2019–20 | Mersudin Ahmetović |
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| 2020–21 | Amer Dupovac |
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| 2021–22 | Not awarded | |
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| 2023–24 |  Miomir Đuričković |
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Youth Department and Affiliates
The FK Sarajevo Youth Department is divided into two parts. First, there is The Asim Ferhatović Hase School of Football, named after the famous striker Asim Ferhatović. This school helps popularize football and finds local talented players. These players then move to the academy.
Second, there is the FK Sarajevo Academy. This is a top boarding school that attracts the best young talents from Bosnia and Herzegovina. It manages the club's youth teams. The academy was started in the 1950s and has always been one of the best youth systems in former Yugoslavia. FK Sarajevo's youth teams train at two locations: near Koševo Stadium and at the Butmir Training Centre.
Club Records and Statistics
FK Sarajevo, then called Torpedo, played its first match on November 3, 1946. They won 6–0 against Bratstvo Travnik. The club's first Yugoslav First League game was a 2–2 draw against Ponziana Trieste on August 25, 1947. Their first official European match was on July 18, 1960, in the Mitropa Cup. They lost 2–4 to MTK Budapest.
The player with the most appearances for FK Sarajevo is Ibrahim Biogradlić. He played 646 games for the club between 1951 and 1967. The top goal scorer in all matches (official and unofficial) is Dobrivoje Živkov with 212 goals. In official matches, the legendary striker Asim Ferhatović holds the record with 100 goals, including 98 league goals.
Over 50 FK Sarajevo players have played for the Yugoslav and Bosnian national teams. Former FK Sarajevo defender Faruk Hadžibegić is the third most capped player for the Yugoslavia national football team with 65 games. He was captain at the 1990 FIFA World Cup. Former FK Sarajevo defender Mirsad Fazlagić captained Yugoslavia at UEFA Euro 1968. He was also named to the all-tournament team.
Former FK Sarajevo midfielder Elvir Baljić broke Real Madrid's transfer record in 1999. Real Madrid paid €26 million for him from Fenerbahçe. Former FK Sarajevo player Safet Sušić was named Bosnia and Herzegovina's best player for the last 50 years in 2004. Six of the fifteen former Bosnia and Herzegovina national team managers were former FK Sarajevo players.
FK Sarajevo was the most successful club from Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Yugoslav First League. They won two titles and were runners-up twice. The club is ranked 6th in that competition's all-time league table. FK Sarajevo holds the record for the most Bosnian Cup wins (7). They are second in the all-time table of the Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina. They have won the national championship five times and finished runners-up seven times.
European Record
| Competition | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
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| European Cup / Champions League | 18 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 24 | 26 | −2 |
| UEFA Cup / Europa League | 60 | 21 | 13 | 26 | 85 | 112 | −27 |
| Conference League | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 10 | −4 |
| Total | 86 | 27 | 19 | 40 | 115 | 148 | −33 |
Last updated on 31 July 2024.
Pld = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against.
Women's Football
FK Sarajevo also has a women's football team called SFK 2000. This team joined the men's club in 2015. They adopted the FK Sarajevo crest and colors. The club was started in June 2000.
Since it began, SFK 2000 has become the strongest team in Bosnian women's football. They have won 23 national titles in a row and 22 national cups in a row. They represent Bosnia in European competitions. It is also the most decorated women's club in former Yugoslavia.
The team has played in the UEFA Women's Cup since 2003. In the 2009–10 UEFA Women's Champions League, they reached the round of 32. They did this again in the 2012–13 season. Their best UEFA women's club ranking was 17th in August 2013.
SFK 2000 players make up most of the Bosnia and Herzegovina women's national football team. The team's manager, Samira Hurem, was also the national team manager until 2024. On August 29, 2016, the club qualified for the Round of 32 in the Women's Champions League for the third time. They played WFC Rossiyanka from Russia. In the 2018–19 UEFA Women's Champions League, they reached the round of 32 again but were eliminated by Chelsea F.C..
SFK 2000 has a youth academy for girls aged five to sixteen. This academy is very well-known in Europe. Many talented players have come from it.
USD Bosna
Sarajevo has a close relationship with USD Bosna (University Sport Society Bosna). This society was founded on December 7, 1947. It was created to organize university student sports clubs in Sarajevo. USD Bosna was the largest sports society in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It had teams in 19 different sports.
Important members include KK Bosna Visit Sarajevo, which won the Euroleague Basketball title in 1979. Also, RK Bosna Sarajevo reached the 1/8 finals of the EHF Champions League in 2011.
This relationship is strong because both clubs share maroon and white colors. KK Bosna gained many fans from FK Sarajevo in the 1970s. Over time, the two clubs became very connected. Sarajevo's fan group, Horde Zla, supports both teams. They call themselves the "Maroon Family."
On August 29, 2013, FK Sarajevo and RK Bosna Sarajevo signed an agreement to work together. A similar agreement was signed with KK Bosna Royal on November 6, 2013. This made their long relationship official.
Supporters
FK Sarajevo is one of the two most popular clubs in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It has many fans across the country. It also has fans in the Sandžak region of Serbia and Montenegro. Many fans are also part of the Bosnian diaspora in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Scandinavia, Canada, Australia, and the United States. The largest fan group outside Bosnia is in Stuttgart, Germany.
Since its founding in 1946, FK Sarajevo quickly gained fans in Sarajevo. Many pre-war clubs were banned, leaving a gap in the city's football scene. Most fans came from the downtown neighborhoods of Baščaršija, Stari grad, and Centar. These areas were mainly home to Bosniaks.
FK Sarajevo fans have historically been called Pitari. A single fan is known as a Pitar. This nickname comes from the local Bosnian dish pita. It was originally a teasing name given by fans of Željezničar. It suggested that most FK Sarajevo supporters came from upper-class backgrounds before World War Two.
The organized supporters' group of Sarajevo is called Horde zla (English: Hordes of Evil or Gang Evil). It was formed in 1987. The group sits on the north stand of the Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium. Their name comes from a Zagor comic book. Their logo shows a stylized Grim Reaper. Horde zla is known for its passionate support.
Another important supporters' group is Maroon Friends 1946. This group includes influential people from business, politics, and culture in Bosnia. They work to support the club locally and internationally. Many members of this group were part of Horde zla when they were younger. The current chairman of Maroon Friends 1946 is Benjamin Isović, a famous Bosnian singer-songwriter.
Rivalries
Sarajevo Derby
FK Sarajevo's biggest rivalry is with its city rival, FK Željezničar. Matches between these two clubs are called the Sarajevo derby or the Eternal derby (Template:Bosnian language: Vječiti derbi). The Sarajevo derby is famous for the strong passion of both fan groups. The stands are filled with fireworks, confetti, flags, and smoke. This creates a powerful atmosphere.
The rivalry started from the historical differences between the city's working class and wealthier people. The working class often lived in poorer areas and supported FK Željezničar. The wealthier people lived in the older, central parts of the city and supported FK Sarajevo. Also, FK Sarajevo has always been closely linked to political leaders in Bosnia. FK Željezničar was seen as the club of ordinary people.
The two teams first met in friendly games for many years. This was because they played in different leagues. The first official league match was in 1954. FK Sarajevo won 6–1. This is still the biggest victory in the Sarajevo derby.
As of September 25, 2024, 153 Sarajevo derbies have been played. FK Sarajevo has won 45 times, FK Željezničar has won 47 times, and there have been 61 draws.
Other Rivalries
Sarajevo also has a strong historical rivalry with Čelik Zenica. This is because their cities are close to each other. A newer rivalry has also grown with Široki Brijeg. This rivalry started after the Široki Brijeg riots.
Media
Bordo TV
Bordo TV is a special streaming platform run by FK Sarajevo. It shows content only about the club. It started in 2010 as an internet TV channel. In 2018, it became its own streaming service. The platform offers content in both Bosnian and English.
Bordo Fan Magazine
Bordo Fan is a monthly magazine. It is given only to FK Sarajevo club members. It started in 2010 as a small, independent magazine. Later, it joined the club's official newsletter. Now, it is the club's official publication. The magazine includes reports on past matches and information about youth teams. It also has interviews with players and stories about the club's history.
Sarajevo Podcast
Sarajevo Podcast is the club's official podcast. You can listen to it on Youtube, Apple Music, and Spotify.
Relations
Affiliated Clubs
Cardiff City- Radnik Hadžići (farm team)
Kit and Sponsorships
| Period | Supplier | Shirt sponsor |
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| 1968 | Alhos | |
| 1968-1970 | Hena | |
| 1971 | Osiguravajući Zavod Sarajevo | |
| 1972 | None | Šipad |
| 1973–1974 | None | Ključ |
| 1973-1976 | Feroelektro Energopetrol |
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| 1976 | Baza | |
| 1977–1980 | YASSA | |
| 1981–1982 | Playground | Privredna banka Sarajevo |
| 1982-1983 | UNIS Pobjeda Tešanj |
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| 1983-1984 | Jutro | |
| 1984-1985 | Admiral Sportswear | Alhos Energoinvest |
| 1985-1986 | Admiral | Bosna Auto Kraš |
| 1986–1988 | JAT Gorenje |
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| 1988-1989 | Patrick | Kraš Nissan |
| 1989–1991 | Uhlsport | Volkswagen Audi |
| 1992 | Cenex | |
| 1993–1994 | None | Vemex |
| 1994-1995 | Patrick | Patrick |
| 1995–1996 | Erreà | PTT BiH |
| 1996–1997 | Patrick | Sarajevo Tobacco Factory |
| 1997–2002 | Umbro | |
| 2001–2003 | NAAI | Aura |
| 2003–2004 | Lotto | |
| 2004–2007 | Legea | |
| 2007–2010 | Nike | |
| 2010–2011 | Legea | |
| 2011–2012 | Royal | |
| 2012–2013 | Lescon | |
| 2013–2015 | Haad | Visit Malaysia |
| 2015–2016 | Turkish Airlines | |
| 2016–2021 | Nike | |
| 2021–2023 | Erreà | |
| 2023– | Adidas |
See also
In Spanish: FK Sarajevo para niños
