NK Aluminij is a Slovenian professional football club from the town of Kidričevo, near Maribor, currently competing in the 1. SNL, the top flight of Slovenian football. The club plays its home matches at the Športni Park Aluminij, a modernized ground. Founded in 1946, the club is named after the local aluminium industry and has traditionally worn green and white. Aluminij's history has seen them oscillate between the first and second tiers, with their peak era being a consistent presence in the PrvaLiga and producing talents like Jan Oblak, who began his career at the club. Their modern era is defined by a reputation as a well-organized club that punches above its weight, often securing a solid mid-table position and developing young players for sale to larger leagues. The fan base, though not massive, is incredibly loyal and proud of the club's identity and its role as a talent incubator in the Slovenian football landscape.