FK Ufa is a professional soccer club based in Ufa, Russia. Founded in 2009, the club quickly rose through the ranks of Russian football, earning promotion to the Russian Premier League in 2014. The team's home venue is the Neftyanik Stadium, which has a seating capacity of around 15,000 spectators. FK Ufa is affectionately known as "The Bashkortostan Lions," a nod to the region where the club is located. Despite being a relatively young club, FK Ufa has achieved notable success, including a runner-up finish in the Russian Cup in the 2017-2018 season. The club's rise in Russian football has been impressive, and they continue to establish themselves as a competitive force in the league.