FC Shakhtar Donetsk is a Ukrainian professional football club that was originally based in Donetsk, Ukraine, until 2014 when, due to the War in Donbas, the club was forced to relocate. Since then, it has played matches in cities such as Lviv and Kharkiv, while maintaining its headquarters and training facilities in Kyiv. The team competes in the Ukrainian Premier League, the top tier of Ukrainian football, and is one of the most successful clubs in the country. This unofficial FC Shakhtar Donetsk fan flag (Ukrainian: неофіційний прапор уболівальників «Шахтаря») features the club's official emblem centered on an orange-and-black vertically striped background, a design inspired by the team's traditional home jersey and its iconic color identity.
The club's emblem is a modern and multi-layered design rich in symbolism. At its center appears the name "Шахтар" (Shakhtar), emphasizing the club's deep historical connection to the mining profession of the Donbas region. The orange and black color scheme reflects the contrast between light and darkness in coal mines, symbolizing both hardship and energy. The crest also incorporates key elements linking past and future: crossed hammers and the founding year pay tribute to the club's industrial heritage and the miners who shaped its identity. At the top of the emblem, a stylized flame represents both the natural energy found deep underground and the passion of the club's supporters. The Ukrainian trident, a national symbol, is also present, expressing the club's pride in representing the entire country. Additionally, the design subtly integrates the Cyrillic letter "Ш" within a tunnel-like form, while a sunlit horizon suggests renewal and a new era. The sharp, dynamic contours of the crest further convey ambition, strength, and the enduring fighting spirit that defines Shakhtar Donetsk.
| Team name: | Футбольний клуб «Шахтар» Донецьк, Football Club Shakhtar Donetsk |
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| Team nicknames: | гірники – Hirnyky (Miners), кроти – Kroty (Moles) |
| Team abbreviation: | - |
| Founded: | 1936 |
| Location: | Donetsk, Ukraine |
| Stadium: | Arena Lviv |
| Capacity: | 34,915 |
| League: | Ukrainian Premier League |
| Team Colors: | Orange and black |
| Championships: | 16 |
| Second places: | 13 |
| Third places: | 1 |
| Mascots: | - |
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