Kustosija

NK Kustošija is a professional football club based in Kustošija, a neighborhood in the city of Zagreb, Croatia. The club was founded in 1929, making it one of the oldest football clubs in the country. Despite its long history, NK Kustošija has spent most of its existence in the lower tiers of Croatian football. However, the club has been steadily rising through the ranks in recent years, earning a reputation as a resilient and ambitious team.

NK Kustošija plays its home games at the Stadion Kustošija, a modest yet charming venue that reflects the club's community-oriented spirit. The club's colors are blue and white, and its emblem features a stylized image of a football and the club's name. The team's nickname is "The Blue-Whites," a reference to their team colors.

Over the years, NK Kustošija has nurtured a number of talented players who have gone on to have successful careers in Croatian and international football. The club is known for its strong youth development program, which has produced several players for the Croatian national team.

The club's most significant achievement to date came in 2019 when they were promoted to the Druga HNL, the second tier of Croatian football. This marked the first time in the club's history that they had reached this level of competition. Despite facing teams with larger budgets and more resources, NK Kustošija has managed to hold its own in the Druga HNL, demonstrating the club's resilience and determination.

The club is deeply embedded in the local community, with a dedicated fan base that supports the team through thick and thin. The fans, known as the "Blue-White Army," are known for their passionate support and loyalty to the club. They are a regular fixture at home games, creating an atmosphere that is both intimidating for visiting teams and inspiring for the home side.

NK Kustošija's mission is to promote football in the local community, develop young talent, and compete at the highest level possible. The club is committed to playing attractive, attacking football and to representing Kustošija and the city of Zagreb with pride and passion.

Despite its modest resources, NK Kustošija has proven that it can compete with the best. The club's rise through the ranks of Croatian football is a testament to its resilience, ambition, and commitment to the development of young talent. As NK Kustošija looks to the future, the club will continue to strive for success on and off the pitch, remaining true to its roots as a community club with a passion for football.