Wikipedia - NK Svoboda Ljubljana

NK Svoboda Ljubljana (Nogometni klub Svoboda Ljubljana, 'Svoboda Ljubljana Football Club'), commonly referred to as simply Svoboda, is a Slovenian football club from Ljubljana which plays in the Slovenian Third League.

History

The club was founded as ŠD Svoboda in 1952. In the late 1950s, they merged with NK Grafičar, took over its place in the Slovenian Republic League and played under this name until 1962. The most successful period for the club was in the 1970s, when they played in the Yugoslav Second League under the sponsorship of Mercator. In 1971, they won the Slovenian Republic League for the first time and earned promotion to the Yugoslav Second League – West.

Year Postiton Year Postiton
1971 1st 1977 17th
1972 13th 1978 1st
1973 8th 1979 16th
1974 18th 1980 1st
1975 1st 1981 8th
1976 12th 1982 16th

During this period, they also won two Republic Cup titles, in 1976 and 1978. Thus, Svoboda participated in the Yugoslav Cup and in the 1978–79 season reached the round of 16, where they were eliminated by Borac Banja Luka.

After Slovenia's independence in 1991, Svoboda played in the Slovenian PrvaLiga for three seasons, finishing in 11th, 6th, and 13th place. In 1994 the club was replaced by Slavija with many players leaving from them to Vevče. Svoboda then played several seasons in lower divisions, before returning to the scene in 2003, when they were promoted to the Slovenian Second League. They have played there for three seasons, scoring the best result in the 2004–05 season with third place, which was not enough to secure promotion, due to Slovenian First League being decreased to ten teams. In the next two seasons Svoboda was relegated from the second and third division, having serious financial troubles. The club was taken over by NK Interblock in 2008 to become their feeder team for youth selections, but this collaboration lasted only one season. Svoboda started on their own again in 2009. In 2018, Svoboda returned to the Slovenian Third League after they won a promotion play-off against Žiri.

Svoboda Ljubljana is a professional soccer team based in Slovenia. The team was founded in 1927 and has a rich history of success in Slovenian football. Known for their passionate fan base and competitive spirit, Svoboda Ljubljana has established themselves as a formidable force in the Slovenian PrvaLiga.

The team's colors are blue and white, and they play their home matches at the Stadion Ljubljana, a modern stadium located in the heart of the city. Svoboda Ljubljana has a talented roster of players from Slovenia and beyond, who are known for their skill, determination, and teamwork on the field.

Svoboda Ljubljana has a strong tradition of developing young talent and has produced several players who have gone on to represent the Slovenian national team. The team's style of play is characterized by quick passing, attacking football, and a never-say-die attitude that has endeared them to fans across the country.

Overall, Svoboda Ljubljana is a respected and competitive team in Slovenian football, with a proud history and a bright future ahead.