Dunajska Streda

Dunajska Streda Football Club, officially known as FC DAC 1904 Dunajska Streda, is a professional football club based in Dunajska Streda, Slovakia. The club was founded in 1904, making it one of the oldest football clubs in the country. The team's colors are yellow and blue, and they play their home matches at the MOL Arena, a modern stadium with a capacity of over 12,000 spectators.

Throughout its history, Dunajska Streda has had a significant impact on Slovak football. The club has spent most of its existence in the top tier of Slovak football, the Fortuna Liga, and has consistently been a competitive force, regularly finishing in the top half of the league table.

In the early years, the club was known as Dunajska Streda TJ and had several name changes before settling on FC DAC 1904 Dunajska Streda in 2008. Despite its long history, the club's most successful period has been in recent years. The team has been a regular participant in the UEFA Europa League, thanks to their strong domestic performances.

Dunajska Streda has a reputation for developing young talent, with a successful youth academy that has produced several players who have gone on to represent the Slovak national team. The club's commitment to youth development is reflected in its motto, "Our strength is in our youth."

The club is also known for its passionate and loyal fan base. The supporters are known as the "Yellow-Blue Ultras," and they are renowned for creating a vibrant and intimidating atmosphere at home games. The club's biggest rivalry is with FC Spartak Trnava, with matches between the two teams known as the "Trnava-Dunajska Streda derby."

Off the pitch, Dunajska Streda has been a pioneer in Slovak football. The club was the first in the country to become a joint-stock company, and it has been at the forefront of modernizing Slovak football, with a focus on professionalism, infrastructure development, and financial stability.

In recent years, the club has been owned by Hungarian businessman, Oszkár Világi, who has invested heavily in the club, leading to an upturn in its fortunes. The club's ambition is to become a regular participant in European competitions and to challenge for the Slovak league title.

Despite the challenges and changes over the years, Dunajska Streda has remained true to its roots. The club is a symbol of the town of Dunajska Streda and the wider region, representing the local community's passion for football. The club's history, its commitment to youth development, and its ambition for the future make it a unique and important part of Slovak football.