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Wikipedia - FC Kremin Kremenchuk
Football Club Kremin Kremenchuk (Ukrainian: ФК Кремінь Кременчук; Russian: Кремень Кременчуг, romanized: Kremen Kremenchug) is a professional football club based in Kremenchuk, Ukraine. The current club is administered by the city of Kremenchuk and was established in 2003, but it traces its heritage to the previously existing clubs of 1959–1970 and 1985–2001.
History
After the World War II and until 1960, the main football team in Kremenchuk was Vahonobudivnyk Kremenchuk which represented the local railcar factory. In 1963, another Kremenchuk team which represented road equipment manufacturer became the first club from Kremenchuk that obtained the professional status (team of masters). The team played under the name of Dnipro. The club only played for six seasons in the Soviet lower leagues before it was dissolved. During that time the team was coached by Borys Usenko. In 1970, the club has folded.
In 1985, the club was reestablished when Naftovyk Kremenchuk was merged with SC KrAZ Kremenchuk. Naftovyk Kremenchuk was sponsored by the Kremenchuk Oil Refinery, while SC KrAZ Kremenchuk was a sports club of the Ukrainian truck builder AutoKrAZ. The new club under the name Kremin has won the Soviet amateur football competition in 1988 which was taking place in Kryvyi Rih and the next year entered the Soviet Second League competitions. After Kremin was admitted to the All-Union level, at republican level Kremenchuk was represented by Naftovyk Kremenchuk.
After fall of the Soviet Union, from 1992 to 1997, Kremin has played in the Ukrainian Premier League. The club was granted with opportunity to participate in the top tier for being one of the top 9 (of 11) Ukrainian teams from the West Zone of the Soviet Second League in 1991. After being relegated in 1997, Kremin spent the next two seasons after that in Ukrainian First League and was demoted further to Ukrainian Second League in 1999. Soon after that the club folded and ceased to exist.
Soon after liquidation of the club, in 2003 the city council adopted a decision to revive similar club financed from a local budget. Since the 2005–06 season, the city's club has taken part in the Ukrainian Second League replacing another team Vorskla-2 Poltava.
Before the start of the 2020–21 season, MFC Kremin Kremenchuk changed its name to FC Kremin Kremenchuk.
Kremin Kremenchuk's best achievement in the Ukrainian Premier League was 9th place (twice, in 1992–93 and 1995–96), while reaching the semi-finals in the Ukrainian National Cup in 1996.
Kremin competes in the Ukrainian leagues, showcasing a blend of experienced players and emerging talent. The club's home matches are held at the Kremenchuk City Stadium, which provides an electric atmosphere for fans and players alike. Over the years, FC Kremin has developed a reputation for its strong youth academy, nurturing local talent and contributing to the growth of soccer in the region.
The team's playing style is characterized by a dynamic approach, emphasizing teamwork, agility, and strategic play. With a commitment to excellence both on and off the field, FC Kremin Kremenchuk continues to strive for success in Ukrainian soccer, aiming to make its mark in domestic and international competitions.