FK Be1 is a Lithuanian professional football club based in Jonava. Before 2019, it was named FK NFA, later – Be1 NFA and FK Be1.
History The National Football Academy of Lithuania (NFA, in Lithuanian Nacionalinė Futbolo Akademija) was established in 2006. In 2012, the academy founded a professional team under the name FK NFA. In the 2012 season, it played in the I Lyga, the second tier of the Lithuanian football system, and finished in 6th place. After the season, the NFA decided to voluntarily drop the club to the 3rd tier.
In 2013, the club competed in II Lyga. After the first half of the season, the club was in 3rd position. FK NFA withdrew mid-season and their license was taken over by FC Stumbras, who went on to reach the first place. In 2017, FK NFA was re-established in II Lyga, won the top spot and gained promotion to I Lyga. In the 2018 I Lyga season, the club reached the 10th position.
Be1 NFA In 2019, the management of the academy was taken from LFF (Lithuanian Football Federation) over by the Kauno Futbolo Akademija (Be1SC) and the club was renamed to Be1 NFA. In 2021, a team was formed and played in II Lyga. On 15 June 2021, the club lost 0–6 against FC Džiugas Telšiai in the second round of the 2021 Lithuanian Football Cup and was knocked out of the competition. At the end of the 2021 season, the club finished in second place and were promoted to I Lyga.
At the end of the 2023 I Lyga season, Be1 NFA reached second place and qualified for the A Lyga play-off against FC Džiugas Telšiai. After a 1–1 draw in the first leg, NFA lost the second leg 0–1 and thus missed the promotion.
FK Be1 The possibility of moving to Jonava was considered in 2022, after season of First League. Final decision was made in February 2024. BE1 NFA continued to operate in Kaunas, while FK BE1 players became part of a registered institution in Jonava. On 5 February it was announced that the club got the A Lyga licence.https://alyga.lt/naujiena/topsport-a-lygos-licencijas-gavo-11-klubu/8482
Recent seasons + Lithuanian championship as FK NFASeasonLevelLeaguePlaceReference 2012 2. Pirma lyga 6th 2017 3. Antra lyga 1st 2018 2.Pirma lyga 10th
+ Lithuanian championship as Be1 NFASeasonLevelLeaguePlaceLFF CupReference 2021 3. Antra lyga 2th Second round lietuvosfutbolas.lt (2021 Antra lyga) 2022 2. Pirma lyga 4th Round of 32 2023 2. Pirma lyga 2nd Round of 32
+ Lithuanian championship as FK Be1 SeasonLevelLeaguePlaceLFF CupReference 2024 2. Pirma lyga 2. Round of 32 2025 2. Pirma lyga 11. Round of 32
Stadiums The NFA Stadionas was the home ground of Be1 NFA in Kaunas. Since February 2024, due to the club relocating to Jonava, the home matches are played at the Jonava Stadium.
Kit
The current Be1 NFA kit consists of white shirts, dark blue shorts, and white socks. Away kits consist of dark blue shirts, dark blue shorts, and dark blue socks.
Kit manufacturers Hummel (2017–2018) Nike (2021–)
Squad (2026)
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References
External links Official website