FC Zhetysu Taldykorgan is a club competing in the Kazakhstan Premier League, representing the city of Taldykorgan. The team plays its home matches at the Zhetysu Stadium. Founded in 1981, the club's name means "seven rivers," reflecting the region's geography, and its colors are yellow and blue. Zhetysu has been a staple of the Kazakh top division for many years, with its most glorious chapter coming in 2007 when they were crowned champions of Kazakhstan for the first and only time, a monumental achievement for the club. That team was built on a solid defense and clinical counter-attacking. In recent seasons, Zhetysu has typically been involved in battles to secure its Premier League status, often finishing in the lower half of the table. The club continues to be a vital source of pride for the Taldykorgan region, with a core of local players supplemented by strategic signings. The supporters create a vibrant atmosphere at their stadium, especially for key relegation six-pointers. FC Zhetysu Taldykorgan is a club with a historic title to its name, forever striving to recapture that magic.