FK Zeta

FK Zeta is a football club from Golubovci, a suburb of Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro. It plays in the Montenegrin First League, of which it was the inaugural champion in 2006–07.

Zeta
Full nameFudbalski klub Zeta
Nickname(s)Vukovi (The Wolves)
Short nameZET
Founded1927 (1927)
GroundStadion Trešnjica
Golubovci, Montenegro
Capacity4,000
ChairmanRajko Ivanović
ManagerDragoljub Đuretić
LeagueMontenegrin First League
2019–20Montenegrin First League, 4th
WebsiteClub website

History

Period 1927-1997

The club was formed in 1927 under the name FK Danica. During the first decades, they played only non-league matches. From 194g, the club played under the name FK Napredak, and since 1955, the team is playing under the name FK Zeta.[1]
Until the start of seventies, FK Zeta played at lowest-rank competitions. First significant success, team from Golubovci made at season 1971-72 with promotion to Montenegrin Republic League.[2] In that, third-level competition in SFR Yugoslavia, FK Zeta spent most of their seasons in following two decades, with greatest result as a second-places team at the end of seasons 1974-75, 1975–76, 1982–83 and 1983–84, but without success to gain a promotion to Yugoslav Second League. At season 1982-83, championship derby FK Berane - FK Zeta attended 10,000 spectators, which was a record attendance in Montenegrin Republic League until the 1999 game FK Jezero - FK Gusinje.

Until the middle of nineties, except in Republic League, FK Zeta also played few seasons in Fourth League - Center.

Period 1997-2006

Successful era in FK Zeta history started at season 1997-98. The team won their first champion title in Montenegrin Republic League and secured first promotion to Yugoslav Second League. On their debut in Second League, FK Zeta won fourth place, but historical success come one season later (1999-2000). After hard struggle with Mladost Lučani, team from Golubovci won the title and gained promotion to First Yugoslav League.
Historical first game in the First League, Zeta played at 12 August 2000 against Milicionar (4:0) in Golubovci. That game at Trešnica stadium was attended by 5,000 supporters. FK Zeta spent six consecutive seasons in Yugoslav First League, often placed at the upper-half of championship table. With FK Zeta promotion to First League, new local rivalry was born - against Budućnost from neighbouring Podgorica.

Zeta made many successful results in the First League, and among them were often victories against two strongest sides - Partizan and Red Star. Except that, FK Zeta became the strongest Montenegrin team in First League at most of the seasons in period 2000-2006.

Highest final placement in top-division of Serbia and Montenegro, Zeta made on season 2004-05. They finished third and qualified for first performance in European competitions.[3] On debut, Zeta was defeated at 2005–06 UEFA Cup second leg, against Bosnian side Široki Brijeg.[4]

Additionally, at the same time, Zeta started producing notable young talent like Miloš Marić who transferred to Greek club Olympiacos in the summer of 2004, as well as brothers Bojan and Nenad Brnović, and Branimir Petrović who were all signed by Partizan, and more recently Milanko Rašković and Nikola Trajković who transferred to Red Star Belgrade.

Period 2006-

Following Montenegrin independence, FK Zeta became a member of Montenegrin First League and won historical, first champions title in independent state. Namely, on season 2006-07, after hard struggle with FK Budućnost, which lasted until the last week, Zeta finished at first place. Game between Budućnost and Zeta, played at 8 April 2007 in Podgorica, in front of 10,000 spectators, is recorded by record-high attendance on one First Montenegrin League match.
As a first champion of Montenegro, FK Zeta became the country's first representatives in the UEFA Champions League for 2007–08. After beating FBK Kaunas in the First Qualifying Round (3-1; 2-3), they lost against Rangers (0-1; 0-2) in the Second Qualifying Round.
During the following years, FK Zeta was a runner-up on season 2007-08, and third-placed team after the season 2011-12.
Among numerous performances in European competitions, FK Zeta made greatest result omn Europa League 2012-13. In the first round, Zeta eliminated Armenian side FC Pyunik (1-2; 3-0), with aggregate victory against Finlandian team JJK Jyväskylä (1-0; 2-3) in the second round. Opponent of FK Zeta in third round was FK Sarajevo from Bosnia and Herzegovina (1-0; 1-2). After that, FK Zeta played in Europa League play-off round, with elimination against PSV Eindhoven (0-5; 0-9).
Another significant success in domestic competitions, FK Zeta made on season 2016-17. After impressive performances, the team from Golubovci finished as a runner-up, with the same number of points as a title-winners from Budućnost, but with worst head-to-head score. With that result, FK zeta made another comeback to UEFA Europe League (2017-18), but they were eliminated at the first stage against Bosnian-Herzegovian side Željezničar (2-2; 0-1).
The club remained among the top-class sides in Montenegrin First League during the next years, so they made another two performances in UEFA Europa League - on season 2019-20 against Fehérvár FC (1-5; 0-0) and next year.

First League Record
See also: Participants of Montenegrin First League
See also: Montenegrin Clubs in Yugoslav First League

For the first time, FK Zeta played in Yugoslav First League on season 2000–01. Below is a list of FK Zeta scores in First League by every single season.

Season Pos G W D L GF GA
2000–01 13 34 11 9 14 38 50
2001–02 5 34 15 7 12 48 50
2002–03 8 34 15 6 13 51 43
2003–04 11 30 10 6 14 38 41
2004–05 3 30 18 5 7 52 30
2005–06 5 30 14 5 11 42 36
2006–07 1 33 25 4 4 65 18
2007–08 2 33 19 9 5 56 28
2008–09 9 33 13 7 13 36 41
2009–10 4 33 17 6 10 43 33
2010–11 4 33 12 3 8 36 29
2011–12 3 33 17 9 7 55 40
2012–13 8 33 8 13 12 43 45
2013–14 8 33 12 4 17 39 57
2014–15 9 33 11 7 15 48 44
2015–16 8 33 10 8 15 37 42
2016–17 2 33 19 6 8 38 17
2017–18 6 36 12 13 11 40 35
2018–19 3 36 16 13 7 36 21
2019–20 4 31 9 14 8 29 30

Seasons with green background were played in the first league of Yugoslavia or Serbia and Montenegro, together with Serbian clubs.

FK Zeta in European competitions
See also: Montenegrin clubs in European football competitions

For the first time, FK Zeta played in European competitions on season 2005–06. Until now, they played eight seasons in European cups, their most successful campaign being in 2012–13, when Zeta reached the play-off round of Europa League.

Season Competition Round Country Club home away
2005–06 UEFA Cup Second qualifying round Široki Brijeg 0–1 1–4
2006–07 Intertoto Cup Second qualifying round Maribor 1–2 0–2
2007–08 UEFA Champions League First qualifying round FBK Kaunas 3–1 2–3
Second qualifying round Rangers 0–1 0–2
2008–09 UEFA Cup First qualifying round Interblock Ljubljana 1–1 0–1
2010–11 UEFA Europa League First qualifying round Dacia Chişinău 1–1 0–0
2011–12 UEFA Europa League First qualifying round Spartak Trnava 2–1 0–3
2012–13 UEFA Europa League First qualifying round Pyunik Yerevan 1–2 3–0
Second qualifying round JJK Jyväskylä 1–0 2–3
Third qualifying round FK Sarajevo 1–0 1–2
Play-off round PSV Eindhoven 0–5 0–9
2017–18 UEFA Europa League First qualifying round Željezničar Sarajevo 2–2 0–1
2019–20 UEFA Europa League First qualifying round Fehérvár 1–5 0–0
2020–21 UEFA Europa League Preliminary round Engordany N/A

Honours and achievements

Current squad
As of July 2019[5]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK  MNE Zoran Aković
2 MF  MNE Davor Kontić
3 DF  MNE Zvonko Ceklić
4 DF  MNE Jovan Baošić
6 MF  MNE Srđan Krstović
7 FW  MNE Ivan Vukčević
9 FW  MNE Nikola Krstović
11 DF  MNE Đorđije Vukčević
13 MF  MNE Stefan Lukačević
14 MF  MNE Nemanja Sekulić
15 FW  MNE Vasilije Klikovac
17 DF  MNE Balša Goranović
18 MF  MNE Armin Bošnjak
No. Pos. Nation Player
20 DF  MNE Goran Milojko
21 MF  MNE Dražen Kovačević
22 MF  MNE Lazar Lambulić
23 MF  MNE Amel Tuzović
24 MF  MNE Matija Lambulić
25 FW  MNE Pavle Krstović
26 DF  MNE Stefan Knežević
27 GK  MNE Danilo Raičević
28 MF  MNE Vojislav Šišević
29 MF  TOG Elom Nya-Vedji
30 FW  MNE Danilo Pešukić
90 MF  GHA Alex Yamoah

Notable players

For the list of former and current players with Wikipedia article, please see Category:FK Zeta players.
Below is the list of FK Zeta players which made international careers or played for national teams of their countries.

Managerial history

Stadium
Main article: Stadion Trešnjica

FK Zeta home ground is Stadion Trešnjica, built during the 1996. Until now, stadium is renovated several times (last time 2016)[6] and near the main ground is built another pitch with artificial turf.
FK Zeta is playing First League games at Trešnjica stadium from 2000. Biggest crowd on games was 5,000 in numerous occasions, especially during the matches against Budućnost and, earlier, against Partizan and Red Star Belgrade.

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See also

References
  1. "FK Zeta » History Club". www.fkzeta.net.
  2. 'Crnogorski klubovi u fudbalskim takmičenjima 1946-2016', Podgorica, 2016.
  3. "Serbia and Montenegro 2004/05". www.rsssf.com.
  4. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 16 February 2016. Retrieved 23 November 2012.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. "Zeta roster". Soccerway.
  6. "Prvoligaš rekonstruiše stadion - CdM". cdm.me. 25 June 2016.
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