History
FK Ribnica was founded in 1974, as the club of Konik, the biggest suburb of Podgorica (it has about 34,000 inhabitants). There were several sports teams by the same name, but they no longer exist. The most successful was judo-club Ribnica, which has one trophy of SFR Yugoslavia championship.
The club is named after the Ribnica river, which flows through the part of Podgorica where Konik is situated.
The biggest success of FK Ribnica happened at the start of the1990s, when the club was competing in Third league of SFR Yugoslavia.
In the 1970s, Ribnica played in Podgorica league (5th league in SFR Yugoslavia). In the 1980s and 1990s, the club was one of the most successful participants in Montenegrin league (4th league in SFR Yugoslavia), with one season in Third league of SFR Yugoslavia. Now, Ribnica plays in Montenegrin Third League - Central Region, battling for the promotion to Montenegrin Second League.
In the 1990s, among Ribnica players were famous Montenegrin goalkeepers Poleksić and Kljajević, and players like Rizvanaj, Ivanović, Rovčanin, etc. But the absolute legend of Ribnica is Ivan Čarapić, today a first team player in FK Budućnost, the best team in Montenegro. Another great player from the late 80's was Esko Dervisević, he was the heart of the defense. He was a tough player most of the time keeping Ribnica in many close games with his strong defense. One of the greatest managers of FC Ribnica was Brano Milačić, who is currently the manager of FK Budućnost.
Ribnica is winner of Montenegro Central region Cup 2006. (having beaten FK Iskra in the finals), and a frequent competitor for the Montenegro Cup.
Ribnica's colors are blue and white, and club’s official sponsor is Caffe bar Ribnica.
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