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Vysocina Jihlava is a Czech football club based in Jihlava, a city in the Vysočina Region. The club was founded in 1948 and has a rich history in Czech football. They have primarily competed in the Czech First League, the top tier of Czech football, and have also had spells in the second and third divisions. Vysocina Jihlava's major accomplishment came in the 2013-2014 season when they finished as runners-up in the Czech First League, their highest ever league position. This achievement earned them a spot in the UEFA Europa League qualifying rounds. The club's home venue is the Stadion v Jiráskově ulici, which has a capacity of around 4,000 spectators. Vysocina Jihlava is commonly known as "Jihlava" or "Jihočesi" in Czech, with the latter nickname referring to the region they represent. An interesting fact about Vysocina Jihlava is that they have a strong youth academy, which has produced several talented players who have gone on to play for top Czech clubs and even represent the national team.