Historical Crests FK Jablonec
Name: FK Jablonec
Nickname(s): Zelenobílí (The Green-Whites)
Founded: 1945
Stadium: Stadion Střelnice
Capacity: 5,690
2003-2006
2026-Present
FK Jablonec Crest History
In 2003, FK Jablonec introduced a distinctive crest that would become synonymous with the club for more than two decades. The badge featured a green triangular shield inspired by the club's traditional green-and-white colours, topped by a football and crossed by a white banner displaying the club's name. The simple, vertical composition reflected Jablonec's identity while creating one of the most recognisable crests in Czech football. Introduced during the club's rise as a regular Czech First League side, the emblem accompanied FK Jablonec through its greatest successes, including Czech Cup victories, regular qualification for UEFA competitions and numerous top-four league finishes.
In 2026, FK Jablonec unveiled a completely redesigned visual identity as part of a wider club rebranding. The traditional triangular crest was replaced by a modern minimalist symbol centred on a stylised apple tree, a direct reference to the city's name, Jablonec (derived from the Czech word jabloň, meaning "apple tree"). The tree's crown was constructed using geometric shapes inspired by a football, while diagonal elements referenced the club's traditional striped shirts. According to the club, the new emblem symbolises roots, stability, community and growth, representing both the club's connection to the region and its ambitions for the future.
FK Jablonec Club History
Founded in 1945 as Český sportovní klub (ČSK) Jablonec, FK Jablonec emerged in the aftermath of the Second World War as football was reorganised in the city following the departure of the pre-war German clubs. The club was soon renamed SK Jablonec and laid the foundations for organised football in the North Bohemian town. During the following decades, Jablonec competed under several names, including TJ Jiskra Jablonec and LIAZ Jablonec, reflecting the industrial companies that supported the club during the communist era.
A major breakthrough came in 1963, when Jablonec earned promotion to the Czechoslovak Second League for the first time. Eleven years later, the club reached the Czechoslovak First League, making its top-flight debut in the 1974–75 season. Although the initial stay lasted only two seasons, it established Jablonec as an emerging force in Czech football and helped build the foundations for future success.
The club's modern era began in 1992, when former goalkeeper Miroslav Pelta became club president and oversaw an ambitious rebuilding project. After winning the 1993–94 Czech National Football League, Jablonec returned to the top division, where it has remained ever since. Under coaches such as Jiří Kotrba, the club rapidly established itself among the Czech Republic's leading sides, finishing third in the league in 1995–96 and 1996–97, while also qualifying for European competition for the first time.
The club enjoyed further success by winning its first major trophy, the 1997–98 Czech Cup, before adding a second Czech Cup triumph in 2012–13. Jablonec also finished runners-up in the Czech First League in 2009–10 and became a regular participant in UEFA competitions, competing in the UEFA Cup, UEFA Europa League and UEFA Europa Conference League. During this period, the club earned notable European victories and established a reputation as one of the Czech Republic's most consistent clubs outside the traditional giants of Prague.
FK Jablonec's principal rivalry is with nearby FC Slovan Liberec, with the two clubs contesting the North Bohemian Derby (Podještědské derby). The fixture reflects the long-standing sporting rivalry between the neighbouring cities of Jablonec nad Nisou and Liberec and is one of the most important regional derbies in Czech football.