FK Minija (2017)


FK Minija is a semi-professional football club based in Kretinga, Lithuania. The team competes in I Lyga, the second division of [Football in Lithuania|Lithuanian Association football|football system].
WWW fkminija.lt

History

After FK Minija Kretinga went bankrupt at the end of 2016 season, the Kretinga football promoters formed a phoenix club at the beginning of 2017.
Football Club "Minija" joined II Lyga's Western Zone in 2017. In that season team took the third place.
In 2018, the football club was reorganized into Public Organisation "Futbolo klubas Minija". Minija finished the season top of the league, equal on points with FK Babrungas Plungė. When this happens, the teams play a "golden match" to determine the higher position in the table. Minija won the match and were declared the winners of II Lyga Western Zone.
In 2019 the club had successfully promoted to I Lyga, and finished the season in 8th position.
On 21 April 2025, the club was bought by French footballer Moussa Dembélé.

Honours

League

Seasons

SeasonLevalLeaguePlaceWeblinkNote
20173Antra lyga 3rd
20183Antra lyga 1st promotion to Pirma lyga
20192Pirma lyga8th
20202Pirma lyga10th
20212Pirma lyga11th
20222Pirma lyga13th
20232Pirma lyga6th
20242Pirma lyga14th
20252Pirma lyga9th

Kit evoliution

; Adidas in 2021.

Club colours

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Current squad

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Coaches