About HŠK Zrinjski Mostar

HŠK Zrinjski Mostar is a professional football club based in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and is widely regarded as the oldest football club in the country, having been founded in 1905. The club takes its name from the historic Croatian noble family Zrinski and traditionally represents the Croat community in the region. Zrinjski plays its home matches at the Stadion pod Bijelim Brijegom and is commonly known by the nickname “Plemići” (The Noblemen).

The club has a long and complex history shaped by political events. It was active in the early 20th century but was banned in 1945 by the Yugoslav authorities following World War II, along with several other clubs. This ban lasted until 1992, when Zrinjski was re-established after the independence of Bosnia and Herzegovina. During the 1990s, the club competed in regional competitions before joining the unified Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2000.

Since the 2000s, Zrinjski has become one of the most successful clubs in Bosnian football. The team won its first national championship in the 2004–05 season and has since secured multiple league titles and domestic cups, establishing itself as a dominant force in the country. In addition to domestic success, Zrinjski regularly participates in European competitions and made history by becoming the first club from Bosnia and Herzegovina to reach the group stage of a UEFA competition in the 2023–24 season.