Russian football clubs
Our Russian Clubs page features the major clubs in Russian football: Spartak Moscow, the most popular club in the country, Zenit Saint Petersburg, and CSKA Moscow, both UEFA Cup winners, along with their history, rivalries, and iconic kits.
The major clubs of Moscow and Saint Petersburg.
The Russian Championship
The championship of Russia is dominated by the clubs from the two major cities of the country, Moscow and Saint Petersburg. The capital has several major clubs, including Spartak, CSKA, Lokomotiv, and Dynamo, who compete in passionate derbies. The legacy of the Soviet era, when clubs were linked to institutions, unions, the army, or railways, is still present in their names.
By Club
The Russian clubs can be categorized by club:
The other championships can be found under Turkish clubs, Greek clubs, Portuguese clubs, Dutch clubs, MLS, on the other clubs page.
Spartak and CSKA
The Spartak Moscow, founded in 1922, is the most popular club in Russia and one of the most successful, known for its attacking style of play; its colours are red and white. The CSKA Moscow, historically the army club, plays in red and blue; in 2005, it became the first Russian club to win a European cup, the UEFA Cup, against Sporting Portugal in Lisbon, at the stadium of their opponents.
The Zenith
The Zenith Saint Petersburg, the major club from the former imperial capital, plays in sky blue and white. It won the UEFA Cup in 2008 against the Glasgow Rangers, then the UEFA Super Cup against Manchester United the same year. It dominated the Russian championship during the 2010s and 2020s. To choose a supporter jersey, stick to your usual size, and wash it inside out at thirty degrees.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most popular football club in Russia?
Spartak Moscow is the most followed club in the country, known as the people's team, with supporters present in all regions. Its red and white shirts are among the most recognizable in Russian football.
Which Russian clubs have won a European Cup?
CSKA Moscow won the UEFA Cup in 2005, against Sporting Portugal in Lisbon, and Zenith Saint Petersburg in 2008, against the Glasgow Rangers in Manchester.
Why is CSKA Moscow linked to the army?
CSKA stands for Central Sports Club of the Army: during the Soviet era, the club was connected to the Ministry of Defence, just as other clubs were linked to the railways, to the police, or to unions.
What colors does Zenith Saint Petersburg wear?
Zenith plays in blue, white, and sky blue, colours associated with its city by the Baltic Sea. The club is among the most successful in the Russian championship and its shirts are very recognizable.
What is the most anticipated derby in Russian football?
The clash between Spartak and CSKA, two giants from Moscow, is one of the most fervent. The match between Spartak and Zenith also features the two major cities of the country, Moscow and Saint Petersburg.
