12 Facts About FC Krasnodar

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FC Krasnodar is a Russian professional football club based in Krasnodar that plays in the Russian Premier League.

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In 2013, FC Krasnodar began the construction of the 35,074-seat Krasnodar Stadium which was opened on 9 October 2016.

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3.

Until the stadium was completed, FC Krasnodar continued playing their home matches in the Kuban Stadium.

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4.

In February 2008, FC Krasnodar had been granted professional status which allowed them enter Second Division.

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5.

In December 2010, FC Krasnodar signed a contract with Serbian manager Slavoljub Muslin.

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6.

FC Krasnodar ended the year in tenth, one of the likelier reasons that led the board to terminate manager Slavoljub Muslin's contract.

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7.

FC Krasnodar successfully completed three Europa League qualification phases after defeating Sillamae Kalev, Diosgyor and Real Sociedad on aggregate.

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8.

On 13 January 2022, FC Krasnodar announced Daniel Farke as Viktor Goncharenko's replacement as head coach.

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9.

On 17 July 2014, FC Krasnodar played its first-ever match in the UEFA Europa League, playing Estonian club Sillamae Kalev.

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10.

In 2013 FC Krasnodar began to construct its own stadium with a capacity of 35,074 seats.

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11.

Professional farm club called FC Krasnodar-2 was founded in 2013 and participated in the Russian Professional Football League.

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12.

FC Krasnodar owns a network of youth football schools spread over 20 cities in two Russian regions – Krasnodar Krai and Adygea.

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