FK Viktoria Žižkov

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FK Viktoria Žižkov
Full nameFK Viktoria Žižkov
Nickname(s)Viktorka
Founded1903
GroundFK Viktoria Stadion, Prague
Capacity5,037
ManagerMarek Nikl
LeagueBohemian Football League
2022–231st (promoted)
WebsiteClub website
Viktoria Stadion

FK Viktoria Žižkov is one of the oldest football clubs in the Czech Republic, from Žižkov (since 1922 part of Prague). It plays in the Czech National Football League, the second tier of football in the country. The club won the Czechoslovak First League title in the 1927–28 season. It has also won two editions of the Czech Cup.

History

Early years

The team was founded by students in 1903 in the town of Žižkov (since 1922 part of Prague).[1] At that time the students chose red and white striped shirts as their colours in honour of the colours of the Flag of Bohemia.[2] Those same colours remain today. Viktoria's main successes fall into the period between the world wars — until 1948 it was the third most successful Czechoslovak club, winning the Czechoslovak championship in 1928 and finishing as runners-up in 1929. It won the Czechoslovak Cup in 1913, 1914, 1916, 1921, 1929, 1933, and 1940, and came runners-up in 1919 and 1920. It successes gained international recognition, even as a result, giving the name to the Polish club Victoria Jaworzno.

Post-war era

After the Second World War and the beginning of communism in 1948 the club descended to the lower leagues and they didn't rejoin the top flight until 1993. In the 1950s the club underwent several name changes as a result of which the club briefly lost its historic name Viktoria; Sokol (1950), Sokol ČSAD (1951) and after a merger with Avia Čakovice the club was called TJ Slavoj Žižkov, a name which lasted until 1965 when the historic name was restored.

1990s and 2000s

In 1993 Viktoria was promoted again to the highest league as a result of the Velvet Divorce and the Slovak clubs walking away to form their own league. Viktoria was very successful between 1993 and 2003, competing in four European cups. Žižkov has won the national knock-out cup for the eighth time in 1994 and finished as runners-up in 1995.

In 2001 Viktoria Žižkov won their ninth cup in history followed by knocking Scottish team Rangers out of the UEFA Cup in 2002, going through on the away goals rule after extra time at Ibrox.[3] The team finished third in the league on two more occasions, in 2002 and 2003.

In 2004, after a string of poor results and a corruption scandal, the team was relegated again to the second league. In 2007 the team successfully made it back to the Czech First League, finishing the season as runaway champions of the 2nd league. After finishing mid-table in their first season back in the top flight, in 2009 they were relegated back to the second league after struggling all season, with one of the only highlights being Petr Švancara winning Czech Television's goal of 2008 (gol roku), with his stunning individual effort to open the scoring in Žižkov's 4–2 home victory against FK Bohemians Prague (Střížkov).[4]

Žižkov bounced back to the top flight after finishing runners-up to FK Dukla Prague in 2011. Their season started with just seven points from the opening 14 rounds of the 2011–12 Czech First League, resulting in the club parting company with coach Martin Pulpit on 23 November.[5] In January, with the club bottom of the league, it was revealed that only ten players from the first half of the season were still at the club.[6] A particular loss was goalkeeper Tomáš Vaclík moving to Sparta Prague. Žižkov finished bottom of the league with 19 points, and were relegated to the second division.

Historical names

  • 1903 – Sportovní kroužek Viktoria Žižkov
  • 1904 – SK Viktoria Žižkov
  • 1950 – Sokol Viktoria Žižkov
  • 1951 – Sokol ČSAD Žižkov
  • 1952 – TJ Slavoj Žižkov (after merger with Avia Čakovice)
  • 1965 – TJ Viktoria Žižkov
  • 1973 – TJ Viktoria Žižkov Strojimport
  • 1982 – TJ Viktoria Žižkov PSO
  • 1992 – FK Viktoria Žižkov

Stadium

Main article: FK Viktoria Stadion
Match ticket

The club's original stadium was located in the Ohrada region, but this was closed down in 1928.[7] Viktoria's present ground, FK Viktoria Stadion, was opened in 1952 and is situated on Seifertova třída, just a short walk (one tram stop) from Prague's main railway station. It has a capacity of 5,037. In 2007 the club opened a fanshop at the ground for the sale of club mementos.

Players

Current squad

As of 22 February 2024.[8]

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

No. Pos. Nation Player
2 DF Czech Republic CZE Marek Richter
3 DF Czech Republic CZE Jan Kozojed (on loan from Dukla Prague)
4 DF Uganda UGA Isaac Muleme
6 DF Czech Republic CZE Jaroslav Tregler
8 MF Czech Republic CZE Milan Jirásek
10 MF Brazil BRA Bernardo Rosa (on loan from Pardubice)
11 FW Czech Republic CZE Adam Toula
12 MF Czech Republic CZE Václav Prošek
13 FW Montenegro MNE Nedjeljko Kovinić (on loan from Zlín)
14 MF Czech Republic CZE Adam Petrák
15 MF Czech Republic CZE Michael Hönig
No. Pos. Nation Player
16 MF Czech Republic CZE David Sixta
18 MF Ecuador ECU Augusto Batioja
19 DF Czech Republic CZE Michal Řezáč
22 DF Czech Republic CZE David Klusák
23 DF Czech Republic CZE David Broukal (on loan from České Budějovice)
24 DF Czech Republic CZE Josef Divíšek
25 GK Czech Republic CZE František Kotek
27 GK Czech Republic CZE Jan Čtvrtečka
33 FW Czech Republic CZE Jiří Sodoma
91 GK Slovakia SVK Pavol Bajza (on loan from Hradec Králové)

Out on loan

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

No. Pos. Nation Player
5 DF Czech Republic CZE Alexandr Bárta (at FK Viagem Ústí nad Labem until 30 June 2024)
— DF Czech Republic CZE Daniel Finěk (at Chlumec nad Cidlinou until 30 June 2024)

Notable former players

For a more comprehensive list, see Category:FK Viktoria Žižkov players.

In popular culture

The very popular Czech 1931 comedy film Muži v offsidu is centred largely on the culture and fans of Viktoria Žižkov and features unique footage of several matches from that time. The book, on which the story is based, was written by Karel Poláček.

The Czech film actor Vlasta Burian played as the regular goalkeeper for Žižkov around 1916 before setting out on his acting career. A plaque in FK Viktoria Stadion now commemorates his appearances for the club.[9]

Managers

History in domestic competitions

  • 1981–1989 2.ČNL (tier 3)
  • 1989–1991 Divize (tier 4)
  • 1991–1992 Bohemian Football League
  • 1992–1993 ČMFL (tier 2)
  • 1993–2004 Czech First League
  • 2004–2007 Czech 2. Liga
  • 2007–2009 Czech First League
  • 2009–2011 Czech 2. Liga
  • 2011–2012 Czech First League
  • 2012–2015 Czech 2. Liga / Czech National Football League
  • 2015–2016 Bohemian Football League
  • 2016–2022 Czech National Football League
  • 2022–2023 Bohemian Football League
  • 2023– Czech National Football League
  • Seasons spent at Level 1 of the football league system: 14
  • Seasons spent at Level 2 of the football league system: 14
  • Seasons spent at Level 3 of the football league system: 10
  • Seasons spent at Level 4 of the football league system: 2

Czech Republic

Season League Placed Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Cup
1993–1994 1. liga 8th 30 12 9 9 40 28 +12 33[A] Winners
1994–1995 1. liga 5th 30 15 4 11 61 38 +23 49 Runners-up
1995–1996 1. liga 10th 30 9 10 11 38 43 -5 37 Round of 32
1996–1997 1. liga 12th 30 6 11 13 17 33 -16 29 Round of 16
1997–1998 1. liga 8th 30 11 6 13 26 34 -8 39 Round of 16
1998–1999 1. liga 10th 30 11 5 14 31 47 -16 38 Round of 64
1999–2000 1. liga 9th 30 9 10 11 37 41 -4 37 Quarterfinals
2000–2001 1. liga 5th 30 12 10 8 45 40 +5 46 Winners
2001–2002 1. liga 3rd 30 19 6 5 42 20 +22 63 Round of 16
2002–2003 1. liga 3rd 30 14 8 8 38 33 +5 50 Quarterfinals
2003–2004 1. liga 15th 30 6 9 15 18 34 -16 27 Round of 32
2004–2005 2. liga 6th 28 14 4 10 42 36 +6 34[B] Round of 64
2005–2006 2. liga 5th 30 12 10 8 42 33 +9 46 Quarterfinals
2006–2007 2. liga 1st 30 19 7 4 55 23 +32 64 Round of 16
2007–2008 1. liga 10th 30 10 7 13 35 48 -13 37 Quarterfinals
2008–2009 1. liga 16th 30 5 7 18 27 45 -18 22 Round of 64
2009–2010 2. liga 5th 30 13 7 10 42 41 +1 46 Round of 32
2010–2011 2. liga 2nd 30 16 7 7 44 31 +13 55 Round of 16
2011–2012 1. liga 16th 30 5 4 21 23 55 -32 19 Round of 16
2012–2013 2. liga 8th 30 12 9 9 38 30 +8 45 Round of 32
2013–2014 2. liga 5th 30 14 5 11 39 30 +9 47 Round of 16
2014–2015 2. liga 4th 30 16 7 7 50 23 +27 55 Round of 16
2015–2016 3. liga 3rd 36 24 6 6 87 32 +55 79 First Round
2016–2017 2. liga 9th 30 10 9 11 49 41 +8 36[C] Round of 64
2017–2018 2. liga 12th 30 10 5 15 42 52 -10 35 Round of 32
2018–2019 2. liga 14th 30 7 6 17 33 59 -26 27 Round of 32
2019–2020 2. liga 5th 30 15 4 11 45 40 +5 49 Round of 16
2020–2021 2. liga 4th 26 13 3 10 42 38 +4 42 Round of 32
2021–2022 2. liga 16th 30 3 9 18 20 43 −23 18 Round of 64
2022–2023 3. liga 1st 30 22 6 2 66 19 +47 72 Round of 64
Notes
  1. ^ Two points for a win in 1993–94.
  2. ^ 12 points deducted.
  3. ^ 3 points deducted.

History in European competitions

UEFA Cup

Season Round Country Club Score Goals
1994–95 Qualifying Round Sweden IFK Norrköping 4–3 (1–0, 3–3) Poborský, Trval, Kordule, Vrabec (pen.)
1st round England Chelsea F.C. 2–4 (2–4, 0–0) Majoroš
2001–02 1st round Austria FC Tirol Innsbruck 0–1 (0–0, 0–1)
2002–03 Qualifying Round San Marino SP Domagnano 5–0 (2–0, 3–0) Sabou, Stracený, Chihuri, Janoušek, Krutý
1st round Scotland Rangers F.C. 3–3 (2–0, 1–3 A) Pikl, Stracený, Marcel Lička
2nd round Spain Real Betis 0–4 (0–1, 0–3)
2003–04 Qualifying Round Kazakhstan Zhenis Astana 6–1 (3–0, 3–1) Dirnbach, Chihuri, Mikolanda, Pikl, Oravec
1st round Denmark Brøndby IF 0–2 (0–1, 0–1)

Mitropa Cup

In 1928 Žižkov took part in the Mitropa Cup, reaching the semi-final stage, where they lost in a play off to SK Rapid Wien after the initial two-legs between the teams produced a tie. At the quarter-final stage Žižkov knocked out Građanski Zagreb (later to become Dinamo Zagreb) over two legs, winning the home tie 6–1.

Honours

References

  1. ^ Jeřábek, Luboš (2007). Český a československý fotbal – lexikon osobností a klubů (in Czech). Prague, Czech Republic: Grada Publishing. p. 229. ISBN 978-80-247-1656-5.
  2. ^ "Prague City Line » Stadium of the Football Club Viktoria Žižkov".
  3. ^ Clark, Graham (4 October 2002). "Rangers fall to extra Czech strike". The Guardian. Retrieved 6 April 2013.
  4. ^ "- Žižkovský útočník Švancara vyhrál anketu Gól roku - FotbalPortal.cz". www.fotbalportal.cz.
  5. ^ "Trenér Pulpit na Žižkově končí, zatím ho střídá Nádvorník". idnes.cz (in Czech). 23 November 2011. Retrieved 27 November 2011.
  6. ^ Mls, Martin (10 January 2012). "Fotbalový Žižkov hledá novou tvář. Z Vaclíka je "rudej ďábel"". idnes.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 14 January 2012.
  7. ^ "Prague City Line » Stadium of the Football Club Viktoria Žižkov".
  8. ^ "Soupiska A-tým 2023/24". FK Viktoria Žižkov.
  9. ^ "FK VIKTORIA ?I?KOV - ofici?ln? STR?nky". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
  10. ^ "U týmu Viktorie Žižkov skončil trenér Mikolanda, vystřídá ho Miloš Sazima". FK Viktoria Žižkov (in Czech). Retrieved 4 March 2019.
  11. ^ Káva, Michal (3 February 2023). "Změna na Žižkově. Šmarda končí, týmu se ujímá Horňák". Deník (in Czech). Vltava Labe Media. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
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