About FC Zhenis

FC Zhenis is a professional football club based in Astana, Kazakhstan. Founded in 1964, it is one of the historic teams in Kazakh football and a founding member of the national top division after independence. The club plays its home matches at the Kazhymukan Munaitpasov Stadium and currently competes in the Kazakhstan Premier League.

Throughout its history, the club has undergone numerous name changes reflecting political and organizational shifts, including Dinamo, Tselinnik, Tsesna, Astana, and Astana-1964 before returning to the name Zhenis. It enjoyed its most successful period in the early 2000s, winning three Kazakhstan Premier League titles (2000, 2001, and 2006) as well as several Kazakhstan Cup trophies.

Despite its success, the club faced financial difficulties and was declared bankrupt in 2009, leading to relegation from the top division. In the following years, it struggled in lower leagues and even temporarily ceased operations before being revived by supporters. After its reestablishment, FC Zhenis gradually returned to professional football and has since regained a place in the top tier, continuing to rebuild its legacy in Kazakh football.