FK Be1
| Full name | Be1 Nacionalinė Futbolo Akademija | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Talentai | ||
| Founded | 2006, as NFA | ||
| Ground | Jonava Stadium | ||
| Capacity | 2,580 | ||
| Manager | Mikołaj Raczyński | ||
| League | Pirma Lyga | ||
| 2024 | Pirma Lyga, 2nd of 16 | ||
| Website | https://be1.lt/futbolo-akademija/ | ||
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FK Be1 is a Lithuanian professional football club based in Jonava. Before 2019, it was named FK NFA, later – Be1 NFA and FK Be1.
History
The National Football Academy of Lithuania (NFA, in Lithuanian Nacionalinė Futbolo Akademija) was established in 2006.[1] In 2012, the academy founded a professional team under the name FK NFA. In the 2012 season, it played in the I Lyga, the second tier of the Lithuanian football system, and finished in 6th place. After the season, the NFA decided to voluntarily drop the club to the 3rd tier.
In 2013, the club competed in II Lyga. After the first half of the season, the club was in 3rd position. FK NFA withdrew mid-season and their license was taken over by FC Stumbras, who went on to reach the first place. In 2017, FK NFA was re-established in II Lyga, won the top spot and gained promotion to I Lyga. In the 2018 I Lyga season, the club reached the 10th position.[2]
Be1 NFA
In 2019, the management of the academy was taken from LFF (Lithuanian Football Federation) over by the Kauno Futbolo Akademija (Be1SC) and the club was renamed to Be1 NFA. In 2021, a team was formed and played in II Lyga. On 15 June 2021, the club lost 0–6 against FC Džiugas Telšiai in the second round of the 2021 Lithuanian Football Cup and was knocked out of the competition.[3][4] At the end of the 2021 season, the club finished in second place and were promoted to I Lyga.
At the end of the 2023 I Lyga season, Be1 NFA reached second place and qualified for the A Lyga play-off against FC Džiugas Telšiai. After a 1–1 draw in the first leg, NFA lost the second leg 0–1 and thus missed the promotion.[5]
FK Be1
The possibility of moving to Jonava was considered in 2022, after season of First League. Final decision was made in February 2024. BE1 NFA continued to operate in Kaunas, while FK BE1 players became part of a registered institution in Jonava. On 5 February it was announced that the club got the A Lyga licence.[6]
Recent seasons
| Season | Level | League | Place | Reference |
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| 2012 | 2. | Pirma lyga | 6th | [7] |
| 2017 | 3. | Antra lyga | 1st | [8] |
| 2018 | 2. | Pirma lyga | 10th | [9] |
| Season | Level | League | Place | LFF Cup | Reference |
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| 2021 | 3. | Antra lyga | 2th | Second round | [10] |
| 2022 | 2. | Pirma lyga | 4th | Round of 32 | [11] |
| 2023 | 2. | Pirma lyga | 2nd | Round of 32 | [12] |
| Season | Level | League | Place | LFF Cup | Reference |
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| 2024 | 2. | Pirma lyga | 2. | Round of 32 | [13] |
Stadiums
The NFA Stadionas was the home ground of Be1 NFA in Kaunas. Since February 2024, due to the club relocating to Jonava, the home matches are played at the Jonava Stadium.
Kit
2012 (Home)
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2012 (Away)
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2018 (Home)
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2018 (Away)
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The current Be1 NFA kit consists of white shirts, dark blue shorts, and white socks. Away kits consist of dark blue shirts, dark blue shorts, and dark blue socks.
2021 (Home)
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2021 (Away)
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Kit manufacturers
Squad (2023)
[14] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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References
- ^ "Nacionalinė akademija – Lietuvos futbolo federacija". lff.lt. Retrieved 13 December 2018.
- ^ ""Panevėžys" iškovojo LFF Pirmos lygos titulą". LFF.lt. Retrieved 2018-12-13.
- ^ ""Žalgiris" ir "Džiugas" užtikrintai žengė į LFF taurės ketvirtfinalį". sportas.lt (in Lithuanian). 2021-05-15. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
- ^ "BE1 NFA - Džiugas - Lietuvos Futbolas".
- ^ "Ir be dviejų žaidėjų likęs "Džiugas" išsaugojo vietą A lygoje". delfi.lt (in Lithuanian). 2023-11-25. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
- ^ https://alyga.lt/naujiena/topsport-a-lygos-licencijas-gavo-11-klubu/8482
- ^ "Lithuania 2012". RSSSF.
- ^ "Lithuania 2017". RSSSF.
- ^ "Lithuania 2018". RSSSF.
- ^ lietuvosfutbolas.lt (2021 Antra lyga)
- ^ "Lithuania 2022".
- ^ "Lithuania 2023".
- ^ "Lithuania 2024".
- ^ "NFA – Lietuvos Futbolas". lietuvosfutbolas.lt. Retrieved 13 December 2018.