About NK Aluminij

NK Aluminij is a Slovenian football club based in Kidričevo, founded in 1946. The club is traditionally known by the nicknames “Šumari” (The Foresters) and “Rdeče-beli” (The Red and Whites). It plays its home matches at the Športni park Aluminij, a small stadium that has been modernized and expanded over time. The club has long been an important representative of football in the Štajerska region and has a strong local identity.

Historically, Aluminij competed in the Yugoslav football system, where it achieved one of its early successes by winning the Slovenian Republic League in the 1965–66 season. After Slovenia became independent in 1991, the club started in the lower divisions and gradually progressed through the system. By the late 1990s, it had reached the Slovenian Second League and became a stable competitor at that level, often challenging for promotion to the top flight.

In the 21st century, NK Aluminij established itself as a regular presence in Slovenian professional football, moving between the first and second divisions. The club achieved multiple promotions to the PrvaLiga and has also reached the final of the Slovenian Cup. Despite its relatively small size and limited resources, Aluminij is known for its strong organization, youth development, and resilience in Slovenian football.