Metalist Kharkiv, officially FC Metalist Kharkiv, is a professional football club based in Kharkiv, Ukraine. The club was founded in 1925 and has a long history in Ukrainian football.
Metalist Kharkiv played their home games at Metalist Stadium, a historic stadium in Kharkiv that has a capacity of over 40,000 spectators.
In Ukrainian football, Metalist Kharkiv is considered one of the clubs with the strongest tradition. The club achieved success in the USSR Top League and then the Ukrainian Premier League. They are constantly competing at the top of the rankings and are often strong contenders for national titles.
One of the notable achievements in the history of Metalist Kharkiv was in the 2011-2012 season, when they finished second in the Ukrainian Premier League. During this period, Metalist successfully competed in European competitions, reaching the quarter-finals of the UEFA Europa League.
The club is known for its strong youth development system which has produced many talented players who have achieved successful careers both nationally and internationally.
Unfortunately, in recent years, Metalist Kharkiv faced financial and administrative challenges, which led to his suspension from professional football in 2016. The football operations of the club were dissolved and its assets liquidated. Therefore, Metalist Kharkiv is no longer an active player in Ukrainian football.
Metalist Kharkiv played their home games at Metalist Stadium, a historic stadium in Kharkiv that has a capacity of over 40,000 spectators.
In Ukrainian football, Metalist Kharkiv is considered one of the clubs with the strongest tradition. The club achieved success in the USSR Top League and then the Ukrainian Premier League. They are constantly competing at the top of the rankings and are often strong contenders for national titles.
One of the notable achievements in the history of Metalist Kharkiv was in the 2011-2012 season, when they finished second in the Ukrainian Premier League. During this period, Metalist successfully competed in European competitions, reaching the quarter-finals of the UEFA Europa League.
The club is known for its strong youth development system which has produced many talented players who have achieved successful careers both nationally and internationally.
Unfortunately, in recent years, Metalist Kharkiv faced financial and administrative challenges, which led to his suspension from professional football in 2016. The football operations of the club were dissolved and its assets liquidated. Therefore, Metalist Kharkiv is no longer an active player in Ukrainian football.