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Osijek
Full name Nogometni klub Osijek
Founded 1947
Ground Stadion Gradski vrt
Ground Capacity 18,856
Chairman Ivan Meštrović
Manager Zoran Zekić
League Prva HNL
2015/16 Prva HNL, 8th

N.K. Osijek is a football club from Croatia. They play their matches in the city of Osijek. This club is well-known in Croatian football and has been around for many years.

About N.K. Osijek

N.K. Osijek was started in 1947. Their full name is Nogometni klub Osijek. They are one of the oldest and most respected football clubs in Croatia. The club plays in the Prva HNL, which is the top football league in Croatia.

Home Ground: Stadion Gradski vrt

The team plays its home games at Stadion Gradski vrt. This stadium is located in Osijek. It can hold over 18,000 fans, making it a big and exciting place for matches. Imagine all those fans cheering for their favorite team!

Club Leadership

The club is led by its chairman, Ivan Meštrović. The team's manager, Zoran Zekić, is in charge of coaching the players. He helps them get ready for games and improve their skills.

N.K. Osijek's League Journey

N.K. Osijek has been a part of the Prva HNL since it began. They have played many seasons in Croatia's top league. Over the years, they have often finished in the top half of the league table.

Top Finishes in the League

The club has achieved third place in the league several times. This shows they are a strong team. They finished 3rd in 1992, 1997/98, 1999/00, 2000/01, and 2007/08. These were great seasons for the club and its fans.

Consistent Performance

Even when they didn't finish in the top three, N.K. Osijek usually stayed in the middle of the league. They often finished around 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th place. This means they are a consistent team that always tries its best.

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