FC Shakhtar Donetsk is a Ukrainian footballing titan, based in Kyiv due to the war in Donbas, and competing in the Ukrainian Premier League. The club traditionally played at the Donbas Arena in Donetsk but currently hosts matches at the NSC Olimpiyskiy in Kyiv. Founded in 1936, Shakhtar, meaning "The Miners," is famous for its orange and black colors and has been transformed into a European force under the ownership of Rinat Akhmetov. Their golden era began in the 2000s, dominating Ukrainian football with multiple league titles and memorably winning the UEFA Cup in 2009 under Mircea Lucescu, a team famed for its prolific Brazilian contingent. The modern Shakhtar remains a champion club and a regular in the UEFA Champions League, renowned for its exceptional academy and attractive, attacking football. The team is supported by immensely passionate fans, creating one of Europe's most vibrant matchday atmospheres.