FK Viagem Ústí nad Labem

FK Viagem Ústí nad Labem is a Czech football club based in the city of Ústí nad Labem. Currently the club plays in the Bohemian Football League.

FK Viagem Ústí nad Labem
Full nameFK VIAGEM Ústí nad Labem a.s.
Nickname(s)Arma
Founded1945; 79 years ago (1945)
GroundMěstský stadion
Capacity4,000
ChairmanPřemysl Kubáň
ManagerSvatopluk Habanec
LeagueBohemian Football League
2023–243rd
WebsiteClub website

The club has played at the top level of national football on three occasions, most recently in the 2010–11 season. However their joy was short-lived as they were immediately relegated.

History

Club crest used until 2023

The club was established in 1945 under the name SK Ústí nad Labem. It played in the Czechoslovak First League in 1952 and 1958–59 seasons.[1] Ústí nad Labem played in the second league in the 1990s until withdrawing from the 1997–98 Czech 2. Liga, whereby their results were annulled and the team was automatically relegated.[2] After having spent over 50 years outside the top flight, the club was promoted to the Czech First League in 2010. Ústí nad Labem only remained in the Czech First League for a single season as they were relegated immediately, returning to the Czech 2. Liga in 2011. Despite winning the 2. Liga in the 2011–12 season, the club were denied promotion by the league, due to their stadium not meeting its criteria.[3]

With new owner the club changed its name to FK VIAGEM Ústí nad Labem in July 2023.[4]

Historical names

  • 1945 – SK Ústí nad Labem
  • 1947 – SK Slavia Ústí nad Labem
  • 1949 – Sokol Armaturka Ústí nad Labem
  • 1950 – ZSJ Armaturka Ústí nad Labem
  • 1953 – DSO Spartak Ústí nad Labem
  • 1962 – TJ Spartak Ústí nad Labem
  • 1977 – TJ Spartak Armaturka Ústí nad Labem
  • 1983 – TJ Spartak PS Ústí nad Labem
  • 1984 – TJ Spartak VHJ PS Ústí nad Labem
  • 1991 – FK Armaturka Ústí nad Labem
  • 1994 – FK GGS Arma Ústí nad Labem
  • 1999 – Merged with FK NRC Všebořice
  • 2001 – MFK Ústí nad Labem
  • 2006 – FK Ústí nad Labem
  • 2023 – FK VIAGEM Ústí nad Labem

Stadium

Ústí nad Labem's home stadium is Městský stadion. However, the stadium has a seated capacity of just 555, and as such does not meet the league requirements for the Czech First League. Therefore, during the 2010–11 season, the team played its home matches at Na Stínadlech in Teplice.[5] When the club won the 2011–12 Czech 2. Liga, the team were not promoted to the Czech First League due to the issues with the stadium.[3]

Honours

Players

Current squad

As of 15 July 2023.[6]

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

No.Pos. NationPlayer
16DF  CZEMarek Strada
18MF  CZEAdam Černý
31GK  CZEJan Plachý
FW  CZEDavid Černý
FW  CZEJakub Mareš
MF  CZELukáš Zoubele
MF  CZEAdam Čičovský
MF  CZETomáš Kučera
GK  CZETomáš Grigar
FW  CZEMarek Červenka

Out on loan

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

Management and technical staff

PositionName
Head coach Svatopluk Habanec
Assistant coach Jozef Šišjak
Goalkeeper coach Juraj Šimurka
Team manager Vasil Knor
Doctor Jakub Avenarius
Masseur Miloslav Holakovský

Managers and players

Head coaches in club's history

Notable former players

History in domestic competitions

  • Seasons spent at Level 1 of the football league system: 1
  • Seasons spent at Level 2 of the football league system: 21
  • Seasons spent at Level 3 of the football league system: 3
  • Seasons spent at Level 4 of the football league system: 3
  • Seasons spent at Level 5 of the football league system: 1

Czech Republic

SeasonLeaguePlacedPldWDLGFGAGDPtsCup
1994–19952. liga8th341310115860–249Round of 32
1995–19962. liga13th30712113943–433Round of 64
1996–19972. liga9th30911102430–638Round of 32
1997–19982. liga16th00000000Round of 64
1998–1999
1999–20005. liga4th3013985441+1348
2000–20014. liga10th30108124142–138
2001–20024. liga12th30811113549-1435Round of 64
2002–20034. liga1st3021368431+5366First round
2003–20043. liga1st3421766222+4070Round of 32
2004–20052. liga12th2879122740–1330
2005–20062. liga3rd3014794739+849Round of 16
2006–20072. liga9th30107134144–337Round of 64
2007–20082. liga12th3097143544–934First round
2008–20092. liga4th30154113938+149Round of 32
2009–20102. liga2nd3020555227+2565Round of 64
2010–20111. liga16th3047192267–4519Round of 32
2011–20122. liga1st3019475235+1761Round of 64
2012–20132. liga10th30116133242–1039Round of 16
2013–20142. liga7th30134133837+143Round of 16
2014–20152. liga12th30104163446–1234Round of 32
2015–20162. liga7th2881193938+135Round of 16
2016–20172. liga8th30107133441–737Round of 32
2017–20182. liga10th30106143747–1036Round of 32
2018–20192. liga5th30154114439+549Round of 32
2019–20202. liga7th30118114647–141Round of 64
2020–20212. liga5th2612592429–541Round of 64
2021–20222. liga15th30610142649–2328Round of 64
2022–20233. liga13th3088144568–2332Round of 64
2023–20243. liga3rd3016595136+1532Round of 64

References