FC Sochi is a Russian football club based in the city of Sochi. Founded in 2018, the club is relatively new compared to other teams in the Russian Premier League. Sochi plays its home matches at the Fisht Olympic Stadium, which was one of the venues for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The club's nickname is "The Leopards," which is a reference to the city's coat of arms featuring a leopard. Despite being a young club, Sochi has already achieved some notable accomplishments. In the 2019-2020 season, they finished in 5th place in the Russian Premier League, securing a spot in the UEFA Europa League qualifying rounds. This marked a successful debut season for the club.