FK ŽP Šport Podbrezová is a Slovak football club from Podbrezová, currently playing in the top division, the Slovak Nike liga. The club's home is the Stadium ŽP Šport Podbrezová. Founded in 1920, the team is historically linked to the local ironworks and wears distinctive orange and black kits. The club's history was one of lower-league existence until a remarkable transformation in the 2010s. Their peak era began with a dramatic rise from the third division to the Slovak top flight, achieving promotion in 2014. They quickly established themselves as a solid Fortuna Liga side, known for a disciplined and hard-to-beat approach, and even qualified for the UEFA Europa League in 2016—a historic achievement for the small community. In the modern era, Podbrezová continues to be a competitive top-division club, often punching above its weight with a well-organized structure and a keen eye for talent. The club is the pride of its small town, with a dedicated fanbase that travels in impressive numbers. Podbrezová's story is a modern fairy tale in Slovak football.