FC Zenit Saint Petersburg

Zenit Saint Petersburg is the most popular club in Russia's second-largest city and one of the powerhouses of Eastern European football. Financially supported by energy giant Gazprom, the club has become one of the richest in Europe in recent decades. It is the most successful club in the modern era of Russian football.

History

Zenit won the UEFA Cup and the UEFA Super Cup in 2007-08, marking their entry into the elite European stage. With Gazprom's financial support, the club signed world-class stars such as Hulk, Axel Witsel, and Danny. Zenit dominated Russian football in the 2010s, winning multiple national titles. Brazilian Hulk became one of the greatest idols in the club's history.