FC Nizhny Novgorod, formerly known as FC Volga Nizhny Novgorod, is a professional football club based in the city of Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. The club was founded in 1961 and currently plays in the Russian Football National League, the second tier of football in Russia.
Nizhny Novgorod's home ground is the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, which has a seating capacity of over 44,000 spectators. The club's colors are blue and white, and their mascot is a bull named "Nikitushka."
The team has had a relatively successful history, having won the Russian First Division and gaining promotion to the Russian Premier League several times. Nizhny Novgorod has also reached the quarter-finals of the Russian Cup on multiple occasions.
The club has produced several notable players, including the Russian national team player Dmitry Tarasov and the former Brazilian international striker Vagner Love.
The current head coach of Nizhny Novgorod is the Russian coach Igor Cherevchenko, and the team's captain is the Russian midfielder Aleksey Shumskikh.
Nizhny Novgorod has a loyal fan base, and the club has a strong presence in the Nizhny Novgorod region. The team is known for their attacking style of play and their ability to produce talented young players.