Founded in 1945, Osijek cannot hide the rich history that has shaped the club's development. At the heart of all these stories lies Davor Šuker, the legendary player born in Osijek, who left an indelible mark. His career was filled with successes. Over various epochs through the eighties, nineties, and right through to today, Osijek has built solid foundations, and talents like Šuker could not go unnoticed. Today, Osijek serves as a model for other Croatian clubs, often looking towards the successes that Šuker established.