NK Ponikve

NK Ponikve is a Croatian football club founded in 1945, based in Zagreb.

Interest in football in Stenjevec rose immediately after World War 2. At the current location of the club, Stenjevec residents enabled the construction of the first football field and gathered a group of youths in early June 1945.

October 25, 1953 The Constituent Assembly of NK Ponikve convened for the first time; it elected the first chairman of NK Ponikve, Jakov Horvat. Under the new name, the team played its first official match, and in the national cup competition, on March 7, 1954. The first team to play under its current name consisted of Bruno Žerjav, Ivan Podgoršek, Josip Marković, Željko Zlatić, Nikola Svetličanin, Drago Brož, Franjo Dukanović, Viktor Vuletić, Z. Milin, Anton Potočnik and Erich Štrukelj.

Currently the club is training about 300 children registered in the soccer schools are active and children 4–6 years old; this is popularly known as "Little Green".

NK Ponikve is a professional soccer team based in Croatia. The team was founded in 1972 and has since become a prominent force in Croatian football. Known for their skilled players and competitive spirit, NK Ponikve has a strong fan base and a rich history of success in domestic competitions.

The team's colors are blue and white, and their home matches are played at the Ponikve Stadium in the city of Ponikve. NK Ponikve has a reputation for playing an attacking style of football, with a focus on possession and quick, fluid passing.

Over the years, NK Ponikve has produced several talented players who have gone on to represent the Croatian national team and play for top clubs in Europe. The team has also enjoyed success in various domestic competitions, including the Croatian First Football League and the Croatian Football Cup.

With a dedicated fan base and a commitment to excellence on the field, NK Ponikve continues to be a respected and competitive force in Croatian soccer.