Zhenis Astana is a professional football club based in the capital city of Kazakhstan, Nur-Sultan (formerly Astana), competing in the Kazakhstan Premier League. The name "Zhenis" means "Victory," reflecting the club's ambitious outlook. They play their home matches at the Astana Arena, a world-class venue. The club was founded relatively recently with significant backing, aiming to quickly establish itself as a force in Kazakh football. Their short history has been one of rapid ascent, achieving promotion to the Premier League and immediately targeting European qualification spots. The modern era sees Zhenis building a competitive squad through strategic signings, often blending Kazakh internationals with talented players from Eastern Europe and beyond. They play an ambitious, attacking style of football befitting a capital city club. As a new project in Nur-Sultan, they are working to build a distinct identity and fanbase in a city already home to the more established FC Astana.