About FK Velež Mostar

FK Velež Mostar is a professional football club based in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, founded on 26 June 1922. The club is named after the nearby Mount Velež, and is commonly known by its nickname “Rođeni” (The Born). It traditionally represents a multi-ethnic identity and has been one of the most popular clubs in Herzegovina throughout its history. Velež plays its home matches at the Stadion Rođeni, although during its most successful period it used the historic Bijeli Brijeg Stadium.

During the Yugoslav era, Velež was considered one of the strongest clubs from Bosnia and Herzegovina, regularly competing in the Yugoslav First League and often finishing in the upper half of the table. The club achieved major success in cup competitions, winning the Yugoslav Cup twice (1981 and 1986) and reaching the UEFA Cup quarter-finals in 1974–75, which remains one of its greatest European achievements.

After the breakup of Yugoslavia and the Bosnian War, Velež lost access to its historic stadium and went through a difficult rebuilding period. The club eventually returned to top-flight football in Bosnia and Herzegovina and regained stability. In modern times, it has re-established itself as a competitive Premier League club and also won the Bosnia and Herzegovina Cup in 2021–22, marking a strong revival of its sporting success.