Wikipedia - FCSB II

Fotbal Club FCSB II (Romanian pronunciation: [fet͡ʃeseˌbe]), commonly known as FCSB II was a Romanian football club from Bucharest. The team was founded in 1982 as Steaua Mizil when Colonel Victor Stănculescu received an order from the Minister of Defense to establish a satellite team for Steaua Bucharest, dissolved in 1997 and refounded in 2004 and in 2016. It was the reserve team of FCSB.

History

1982–1997: Steaua Mizil

In 1982, when Colonel Victor Stănculescu received an order from the Minister of Defense to establish a satellite team for Steaua Bucharest. Tică Danilescu was chosen by Victor Stănculescu to be the creator and the man who will take care of the second team and the star academy. The conditions were extraordinary at Mizil. Rapid Mizil would merge with ICIM Ploiești, taking over from it players and the place in the third division, the 1982-83 edition, where it was active. At the end of the next edition of the championship, 1983-84, Steua Mizil promoted to Division B, after an extremely close match with Chimia Brazi. In the first edition, 1984-85, he participated under the name A.S. Mizil, which then changed and became the Steaua Mizil. This team had the same logo as the Steaua Bucharest club.

This club-satellite relationship meant that juniors from the teams of Steaua Bucharest arrived at Mizil year after year for the experience they could get from the tough competition of the Divizia B. At the end of the 1996-97 championship edition, the team was relegated to the third league and disbanding.

2004–2023: FCSB II

The team was founded in 2004 under the name Steaua II București to train younger players. In 2009, it was promoted to Liga II and spent two seasons there, finishing 13th and 14th respectively, before being disbanded. It reappeared in 2016, and was admitted to Liga III to fill the places left unoccupied by the county champions who won the play-off matches and were unable to join the league. The team does not have the right to promotion.

Steaua Bucharest II, the reserve team of the prestigious FC Steaua Bucharest, is a prominent fixture in Romanian football. Established to nurture young talent and provide a platform for emerging players, the team plays a crucial role in the development pipeline of one of Romania's most successful clubs.

Competing in the lower divisions of Romanian football, Steaua Bucharest II focuses on fostering skill, teamwork, and competitive spirit among its players. The team is known for its commitment to attacking football, emphasizing technical ability and tactical awareness.

Home matches are held at the club's training facilities, where passionate fans come to support the next generation of football stars. The team's colors reflect the rich history of FC Steaua Bucharest, instilling a sense of pride and tradition in every match.

With a strong coaching staff dedicated to player development, Steaua Bucharest II aims to bridge the gap between youth football and the first team, ensuring a steady flow of talent to the senior squad. As a vital part of the Steaua Bucharest family, the reserve team embodies the club's values of excellence, resilience, and a relentless pursuit of success on and off the pitch.