KF Shkupi

This article is about the football club established in 2012. For the dissolved club, see FK Sloga Jugomagnat.
Shkupi
Full nameKlubi Futbollistik Shkupi
Nickname(s)Pëllumbat (Pigeons)
Shvercerat (Smugglers)
Short nameShkupi
Founded1927 (1927)
Merged in 2012 (2012)
GroundČair Stadium
Capacity4,500
OwnerYasin Konyali
ChairmanYasin Konyali
ManagerAlparslan Erdem[1]
LeagueMacedonian First Football League
2024–257th of 12
Websitefcshkupi.com

FC Shkupi (Macedonian: Фудбалски Клуб Шкупи, romanized: Fudbalski Klub Škupi, Albanian: Klubi Futbollistik Shkupi) is a professional football club based in Čair, Skopje, North Macedonia. The club plays in the Macedonian First Football League, which is the top tier of football in North Macedonia.

History

Main article: FK Sloga Jugomagnat

After financial issues with main sponsor Jugomagnat, Sloga went through an unstable period. In 2012, Sloga was merged with FC Albarsa to form FK Shkupi. However, the Football Federation of Macedonia does not consider Shkupi to be successors to the original Sloga Jugomagnat for political reasons as the FFM allowed a merging between Vardar, the most popular club among ethnic Macedonians and Miravci with Vardar avoiding relegation and keeping its previous trophies and accolades.[2] Despite the FFM not recognising Shkupi's track records and honours as Sloga, Sloga's official support firm, previous players and management, recognize Shkupi as its successor.

After finishing fourth in the 2017–18 season of the Macedonian First League, Shkupi played in the Europa League qualifiers for the first time. In the 2021–22 season the club were crowned the champion of country for the first time in its history.

Supporters

On 13 February 2011, a large gathering of Vardar supporters, Komiti Skopje, congregated at the Skopje Fortress to protect a construction site on the grounds of the fortress.[3]

The Shvercerat are known for taking rival team supporter's banner. They have succeeded in taking the Kratovo banner of Sileks, the Vojvodi banner of Teteks, Komiti Zapad banner of Vardar, Vinari banner of Vardar Negotino, Prilep banner of Pobeda, Green Front and BFC Hooligans banners of Pelister.[4][5]

Honours

Crest and colours

The logo of Shkupi consists of a shield-shaped emblem primarily colored in blue and white, symbolizing the team’s identity and heritage. At the top of the shield, the words “Football Club SHKUPI” are prominently displayed, representing the club’s official name.

The central area features the initials “SH” surrounded by vertical stripes, which add a sense of structure and balance. Below the initials, the year “1927” is inscribed, marking the club’s foundation and highlighting its long-standing history in football.

The bottom section of the logo contains a stylized depiction of a football, emphasizing the sport the club represents. Flanking the shield on both sides are laurel branches, a traditional symbol of victory and achievement, underscoring the club’s aspirations and successes.

Kit manufacturers and shirt sponsors

Period Kit manufacturer Shirt sponsor Ref
2020–21 Reflex - [6]
2021–22 Serdur Global
2022–23 Alagöz Holding

Recent seasons

Season League Cup European competitions
Division P W D L F A Pts Pos
2012–13 3. MFL North 28 23 4 1 80 26 73 1st ↑
2013–14 2. MFL 29 16 4 9 56 31 52 4th R1
2014–15 2. MFL 27 16 5 6 44 19 53 1st ↑ R2
2015–16 1. MFL 32 9 11 12 29 34 38 6th R2
2016–17 1. MFL 36 8 13 15 27 39 37 8th QF
2017–18 1. MFL 36 13 12 11 51 46 51 4th R2
2018–19 1. MFL 36 13 9 14 40 42 48 4th R1 UEL QR1
2019–201 1. MFL 23 7 8 8 28 28 29 5th N/A UEL QR1
2020–21 1. MFL 33 16 11 6 41 24 59 2nd QF UEL QR1
2021–22 1. MFL 33 23 7 3 66 21 76 1st QF ECL QR2
2022–23 1. MFL 30 17 7 6 62 27 58 2nd QF UCL / UEL / ECL QR2 / QR3 PO
2023–24 1. MFL 33 17 11 5 42 23 62 3rd SF ECL QR2
2024–25 1. MFL 33 10 8 15 47 47 38 7th R2

1The 2019–20 season was abandoned due to the COVID-19 pandemic in North Macedonia.[7]

Players

Current squad

As of 26 June 2025

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
5 DF  SEN El Hadji Gueye
6 MF  GHA Clement Ansah
7 FW  MKD Besmir Daci
10 MF  MKD Hamza Ramani (captain)
17 DF  MKD Davor Serafimov
22 DF  MKD Mario Richkov
31 FW  MKD Demir Imeri
32 DF  MKD Esmin Lichina
No. Pos. Nation Player
70 FW  GHA Emmanuel Avornyo
90 FW  MKD Georg Stojanovski
99 GK  MKD Amar Meliqi
— GK  GER Maximilian Grote
— DF  MKD Emre Kadri
— DF  MKD Andrej Richkov
— MF  GER Malik Hayvali
— MF  KOS Adonis Milaj

Youth players

Players from the U19 Youth Team that have been summoned with the first team in the current season.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK  MKD Sefer Musliu
19 DF  MKD Muadh Kurtish
21 FW  MKD Ariton Mehmedi
No. Pos. Nation Player
30 MF  MKD Andi Ismaili
98 DF  MKD Blendi Ganiu

Retired numbers

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
77 MF  MKD Andrej Lazarov (2025 – posthumous honour)

Notable former players

This is a list of KF Shkupi players with senior national team appearances:

  1. Jasir Asani
  2. Enis Bardhi
  3. Sedat Berisha
  4. Besmir Bojku
  5. Rron Broja
  6. Renaldo Cephas
  7. Mamadou Danfa
  8. Agon Elezi
  9. Feta Fetai
  10. Basilio Ndong
  11. Ardian Nuhiu
  12. Suad Sahiti
  13. Kristijan Toshevski

Coaching staff

As of 18 March 2025[8]

Position Name Nationality
Head coach Alparslan Erdem Turkish
Assistant coach Minas Osmani Macedonian
Assistant coach Enes Qaili Macedonian
Assistant coach Muarem Muarem Macedonian
Goalkeeping coach Ümit Sahin Turkish
Conditioning coach Ferid Veseli Macedonian
Stadium and security director Samir Osman Macedonian
Doctor Darko Dimitrovski Macedonian
Physiotherapists Goran Gjorgjievski Macedonian
Physiotherapists Harun Zeneli Macedonian
Equipment manager Feta Bahtijari Macedonian

KF Shkupi in European football

Season Competition Round Opponent Home Away Agg.
2018–19 UEFA Europa League 1Q Rangers 0–0 0–2 0–2
2019–20 UEFA Europa League 1Q Pyunik 1–2 3–3 4–5
2020–21 UEFA Europa League 1Q Neftçi — 1–2 —
2021–22 UEFA Europa Conference League 1Q Llapi 2–0 1–1 3–1
2Q Santa Clara 0–3 0–2 0–5
2022–23 UEFA Champions League 1Q Lincoln Red Imps 3–0 0–2 3–2
2Q Dinamo Zagreb 0–1 2–2 2–3
UEFA Europa League 3Q Shamrock Rovers 1–2 1–3 2–5
UEFA Europa Conference League PO Ballkani 1–2 0–1 1–3
2023–24 UEFA Europa Conference League 1Q Hegelmann 0–0 5–0 5–0
2Q Levski Sofia 0–2 0–1 0–3

See also

References

  1. ^ Muarem Muarem përforcon stafin e Erdem Alparslan fcshkupi.com, accessed January 8, 2025.
  2. ^ "Official, FK Vardar Stays in First Division". MINA. 23 June 2011. Archived from the original on 1 February 2014. Retrieved 2 June 2018. There will be a fusion between FK Vardar and FK Miravci. Both clubs will change their names. FK Miravci will in effect become FK Vardar 1947, except Vardar will keep all of its trophies and history.
  3. ^ "Macedonia: Violent Inter-Ethnic Incident on Skopje Fortress". Global Voices. 15 February 2011. Archived from the original on 20 June 2019. Retrieved 10 January 2018. a group of "supporters" of the building of the church (i.e., a Macedonian football fan group Komiti) and a group of "supporters" of its destruction (i.e., an Albanian football fan group Shverceri) gathered on the same location
  4. ^ "Shvercerat vazhdojnë të sundojnë FYROM-in". Tfsh.ml (in Albanian). 9 April 2015. Archived from the original on 18 April 2015. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
  5. ^ Shvercerat banner collection (Media notes). Archived from the original on 18 April 2015.
  6. ^ "KF Shkupi Kit History". Football Kit Archive. Archived from the original on 2023-03-14. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
  7. ^ "Вонредна седница на Управен одбор на Фудбалска федерација на Македонија: Прекин на натпреварувачката сезона 2019/2020". Фудбалска Федерација на Македонија. 4 June 2020. Archived from the original on 4 June 2020. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
  8. ^ Shkupi's official website STAFI (in Albanian)
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