Fudbalski savez Niša

What Fudbalski savez Niša does

Fudbalski savez Niša (FSN) is a regional football federation headquartered in Niš, Serbia, founded in 1931 and operating as a non-profit constituent body under the Football Association of Serbia (FSS) and the regional sports authority FSRIS. Its mandate is to organize, regulate, and develop amateur football across the Niš region through sanctioned senior competitions (Prva niška liga with 14 clubs, Druga niška liga with 12 clubs, and the Kup FS Niš cup), youth categories with over 1,500 registered players across 82 youth teams, and coaching education (including C-license courses). Leadership is provided by President Ivan Đorđević, supported by a staff of approximately 24 employees.

FSN's operational infrastructure centers on a website-based information system that has accumulated over 1.2 million visits, used for fixture publication, results, and club/youth registration workflows. The federation runs standardized competition formats and maintains a referee/delegate appointment system tied to sanctioned matches. Off-field, FSN pursues coach development as a formalized capability line and collaborates with the City of Niš on grassroots programming.

The revenue model is built on very low-fee recurring charges: club membership fees of 5,000–15,000 dinars per half-season (two half-seasons per club per year), competition entry and registration fees, referee and delegate fees, and seminar/training fees such as 20,000 dinars for a C-license course. The federation has historically carried legacy liabilities and reports having cleared roughly 4 million dinars in arrears. Aggregate annual revenue is small — in the low single-digit millions of dinars — consistent with a sub-$50,000 USD operation.

Name

Fudbalski savez Niša

Legal name

Fudbalski savez Niša

Website

https://fsn.org.rs

Company type

Private

Founded year

1931

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fudbalski savez Niša is a regional football federation in Niš, Serbia, founded in 1931, organizing two senior amateur leagues, a regional cup, and 82 youth teams under the Football Association of Serbia, with 24 staff and revenue from low club membership and coaching fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Federation Services

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional) (MPAKACAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sports Fundraising & Development Services (Foundations, NIL Collectives Support) (MPAKAKAK)

Keywords

• Regional football federation
• Football league management
• Referee certification
• Coach licensing
• Youth football development

Headquarters

HQ city

Niš

HQ country

Serbia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Club Membership Fees: Annual membership fees collected from football clubs participating in all leagues under FSN jurisdiction. The association notes prices have not increased for years and remain among the lowest in Serbia.
2. Seminar and Training Fees: Fees charged for referee and delegate seminars, coaching license courses (C license at 20,000 dinars), and Grassroots Leader licenses. Seminar fees vary by league level.
3. Competition Entry and Administrative Fees: Fees for participation in cup competitions, league play, and various administrative services including player registrations, transfers, and document processing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Fudbalski savez Niša is a regional non-profit football federation that organizes and governs competitive football in the Niš area through tiered senior leagues (Prva niška liga, Druga niška liga), youth leagues (Kadetska, Pionirska, Liga petlića, Ciciban), and an annual cup competition (Kup FS Niša). It additionally provides official certification and ongoing training programs for referees, match delegates, and football coaches, and processes player registrations and transfers for member clubs.

Product overview

Fudbalski savez Niša (FS Niš) is a regional football association managing competitive football in the Niš area. The organization operates a hierarchical league system led by Prva niška liga (First Niš League) and Druga niška liga (Second Niš League), supplemented by the Kup FS Niša (FS Niš Cup) competition. Youth development is supported through multiple categories including Kadetska, Pionirska, Liga petlića, and Ciciban leagues for various age groups. The association also provides referee training and certification services, coach licensing (C-license, Grassroots Leader), and administrative services including delegate assignment and club conferences. The organization coordinates competitions across approximately 14 clubs in the First Niš League and 12 clubs in the Second Niš League.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Prva niška liga (First Niš League) Top-tier senior football league organized by FSN for clubs in the Niš region, with 14 clubs competing in the 2024/25 season for promotion pathways to higher Serbian football tiers.
• Druga niška liga (Second Niš League) Second-tier senior football league organized by FSN with 12 clubs in the 2024/25 season, providing the next tier below Prva niška liga within the regional pyramid.
• Kup FS Niša (FS Niš Cup) Annual knockout cup competition organized by FSN for member clubs in the Niš region, culminating in a single-match final.
• Mlađe kategorije (Youth Categories) Multi-tier youth football competition program covering Kadetska (U-17), Pionirska (U-15), Liga petlića (U-13), and Ciciban (U-11 through U-8) leagues, serving over 1,500 registered young players across 82 teams.
• Suđenje i seminari sudija (Refereeing and Referee Seminars) Annual certification and re-certification program for referees, including theory seminars, physical fitness testing, and examination; mandatory for officiating in FSN leagues.
• Organizacija trenera (Coach Organization and Licensing) Coach licensing and professional development service offering C-license courses (20,000 dinars), Grassroots Leader certification, and continued UEFA-aligned methodology training for football coaches.
• Delegati i konferencije klubova (Delegates and Club Conferences) Match delegate assignment service plus periodic club conferences that coordinate league schedules, regulations, and administrative matters with member clubs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,500 registered youth footballers participating in organized competitions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Fudbalski savez Srbije (FSS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent national football federation under which FSN operates. FSS sets competition regulations, coaching standards, and provides equipment donations to regional associations. FSN implements FSS directives including mandatory pre-registration periods and seminar requirements.
• Fudbalski savez regiona Istočne Srbije (FSRIS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional football federation overseeing FSN and other local associations in Eastern Serbia. FSRIS coordinates zone-level competitions and represents member associations in FSS structures. FSN president Ivan Đorđević also serves in FSRIS leadership.
• City of NišcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government partner. FSN has paid off legacy debts to the City for stadium rent (approximately 4 million dinars). The City provides support for smaller clubs and the municipal stadium Čair serves as a key venue for FSN competitions.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fudbalski savez Beograda: Regional football federation governing football in the Belgrade area. Operates the same league hierarchy, referee certification, and member club services as FSN, making it a direct peer at the same administrative tier within Serbian football.
• Fudbalski savez Vojvodine: Regional football federation governing football in the Vojvodina region of Serbia. Directly comparable peer organization operating at the same regional level with similar league organization, referee/coach certification, and member club structure.
• Fudbalski savez regiona Istočne Srbije (FSRIS): Regional football federation in Eastern Serbia that oversees FSN and coordinates zone-level competitions. FSN president Ivan Đorđević also serves in FSRIS leadership. Directly comparable as a regional amateur football governing body operating the same competition, certification, and registration functions.

Broad incumbents

• The Football Association (FA England): National football governing body of England. While at much larger scale, FA England performs the same core functions as FSN: organizing competitions, certifying referees/coaches, managing registrations, and governing grassroots football development.
• Real Federación Española de Fútbol (RFEF): Spanish national football federation with regional federations (federaciones autonómicas) operating under its umbrella. The regional federation structure mirrors FSN's position within the Serbian football governance hierarchy.
• Deutscher Fußball-Bund (DFB): German national football federation operating a hierarchical regional structure with state-level associations. Comparable in organizational model where regional federations operate under a national umbrella, similar to FSN's position under FSS.
• Fudbalski savez Srbije (FSS): The national football federation of Serbia under which FSN operates. FSS sets competition regulations, coaching standards, and provides equipment donations. Comparable as the national-level umbrella body governing the same football ecosystem FSN operates within.

Others

• UEFA: Union of European Football Associations governing continental football. While not a direct competitor, UEFA sets the standards (UEFA coaching methodology referenced in FSN operations) that regional federations like FSN must implement at the grassroots level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

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