Markaz Balata

Markaz Shabab Balata (Arabic: مركز شباب بلاطة, lit. 'Balata Youth Center') is a professional football team based in the Balata refugee camp in Nablus, Palestine, that plays in the West Bank Premier League. Founded in 1954, it won promotion to the WBPL in 2010.

Markaz Balata is a Palestinian soccer team based in the Balata refugee camp in the West Bank. The team was founded in 2005 and has since become a symbol of resilience and unity for the Palestinian people. Despite facing numerous challenges, including limited resources and political unrest, Markaz Balata has continued to thrive and compete at a high level in Palestinian soccer leagues.

The team is known for its passionate fan base and strong sense of community. The players, many of whom grew up in the refugee camp, are dedicated to representing their homeland on the soccer field and bringing joy to their supporters. Markaz Balata's style of play is characterized by skillful passing, quick counterattacks, and a never-say-die attitude.

Off the field, the team is involved in various community initiatives, including youth development programs and charity events. Markaz Balata serves as a source of inspiration and pride for the residents of the Balata refugee camp and the wider Palestinian Territories.