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KF Shkëndija

For the Albanian football club, see KF Shkëndija Tiranë.

Klubi i Futbollit Shkëndija (Macedonian: Фудбалски Клуб Шкендија, lit. 'Football Club Spark'), commonly known as Shkëndija, is a professional football club based in Tetovo, North Macedonia. Their home stadium is Ecolog Arena and they currently play in the Macedonian First League. In the 2010–11 season of the Macedonian First Football League, the club won its first major championship.

Shkëndija
Full nameKlubi i Futbollit Shkëndija
Фудбалски Клуб Шкендија
Nickname(s)Ballistët (The Ballists)
Founded27 August 1979; 45 years ago (1979-08-27)
GroundEcolog Arena
Capacity15,000
ChairmanZamir Dika
ManagerArdian Nuhiu
LeagueMacedonian First League
2023–242nd of 12
Websitekfshkendija.com

History

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Establishment

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KF Shkëndija was formed on 27 August 1979 by Macedonian Albanians from Tetovo.[1][2] Starting at the lowest division, the Municipal League, KF Shkëndija played their first match against FK Kosmos, winning 4–0.[3]

Re-establishment

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In the 2010–11 season of the Macedonian First Football League the club won its first major championship with an unbeaten run of 16 games.[4] On 20 May 2012, Shkëndija handed FK Vardar its first loss of the season with a 1–0 victory.[5]

The Ecolog era

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City Stadium in 2008 prior to 2015-2017 renovations

During the 2012–13 season, Shkëndija was embroiled in financial difficulties and as a result, many of its players left the club earlier in the summer. The Shkëndija supporters, the Ballistët, began a social media campaign requesting Ecolog to take over Shkëndija.[6] Albanian international, Lorik Cana and Swiss international, Xherdan Shaqiri also joined the campaign with the supporters.[6] On 31 July 2013, Lazim Destani, father of Ecolog founder and chairman, Nazif Destani, announced Ecolog International will take charge of Shkëndija.[6][7]Shpëtim Duro was named the manager Shkëndija shortly after Jovanovski was fired. He was first hired as a temporary caretaker manager for the club's the remaining 3 games before the long winter break, but signed a contract with the club to be the manager for the remainder of the 2013–14 season.[8][9]

Supporters

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Main article: Ballistët

Supporters of the club are called the Ballistët.

Players

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Current squad

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As of 31 August 2024

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

No. Pos. Nation Player
2 DF   ALB Aleksandër Trumçi
3 DF   ALB Almir Rexhepi
4 MF   MKD Reshat Ramadani (on loan from Dynamo Kyiv)
5 DF   ALB Klisman Cake
6 MF   NGA Adamu Alhassan
7 FW   MKD Besart Ibraimi (captain)
8 MF   MKD Florent Ramadani
9 FW   MKD Fiton Ademi
10 MF   ALB Valon Ahmedi
11 MF   JAM Ronaldo Webster
16 FW   CIV Daouda Bamba
17 MF   KOS Adenis Shala
19 MF   MKD Vane Krstevski
No. Pos. Nation Player
20 DF   MKD Stefan Kocev
21 DF   MKD Zija Merxhani
23 MF   MKD Arbin Kurti
25 GK   MKD Astrit Amzai
26 DF   MKD Anes Meliqi
27 MF   MKD Lorik Kaba Jakupi
28 MF   ALB Kamer Qaka
30 GK   MKD Ferat Ramani
38 MF   MKD Amir Nuhija
77 FW   ALB Liridon Latifi
85 DF   MKD Mevlan Adili
95 GK   MKD Davor Taleski

Out on loan

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

No. Pos. Nation Player
13 MF   MKD Xhezair Avduli (at Arsimi until 31 December 2024)
35 MF   MKD Memetriza Hamza (at Bashkimi until 31 December 2024)
55 MF   MKD Oktaj Rakipi (at Besa 1976 until 31 December 2024)

Personnel

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Current technical staff

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As of 26 December 2023
Position Name
Manager Ardian Nuhiu
Assistant manager Muharem Bajrami
Goalkeeping coach Salajdin Mustafi
Fitness coach Ivan Jovanovski
Conditioning coach Andi Kulli
Juniors coach U19 Bekim Osmani
Cadets coach U18 Taxhedin Kasami
Pioneers U17 Agron Memedi
Youth Pioneers U16 Ismail Ismaili
Coordinator Festim Ademi

Management

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Position Staff
Owner Lazim Destani
President Zamir Dika
Administration Director Lulzim Imeri
Operations Director Dritan Musliu
Sporting Director Ardian Cuculi
Secretary Erblir Luma

Honours

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League

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Cups

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Recent seasons

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1The 2019–20 season was abandoned due to the COVID-19 pandemic in North Macedonia.[11]

Shkëndija in Europe

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Accurate as of 13 July 2023

Overview

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Competition Pld W D L GF GA GD Win%
UEFA Champions League 12 3 1 8 8 21 −13 025.00
UEFA Europa League 27 10 6 11 32 33 −1 037.04
UEFA Europa Conference League 9 4 3 2 12 9 +3 044.44
Total 48 17 10 21 52 63 −11 035.42

Matches

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Season Competition Round Club Home Away Aggregate
2011–12 UEFA Champions League 2QR   Partizan 0–1 0–4 0–5  
2012–13 UEFA Europa League 1QR   Portadown 0–0 1–2 1–2  
2014–15 UEFA Europa League 1QR   Zimbru 2–1 0–2 2–3  
2015–16 UEFA Europa League 1QR   Aberdeen 1–1 0–0 1–1 (a)  
2016–17 UEFA Europa League 1QR   Cracovia 2–0 2–1 4–1  
2QR   Neftçi 1–0 0–0 1–0  
3QR   Mladá Boleslav 2–0 0–1 2–1  
PO   Gent 0–4 1–2 1–6  
2017–18 UEFA Europa League 1QR   Dacia 3–0 4–0 7–0  
2QR   HJK 3–1 1–1 4–2  
3QR   Trakai 3–0 1–2 4–2  
PO   Milan 0–1 0–6 0–7  
2018–19 UEFA Champions League 1QR   The New Saints 5–0 0−4 5–4  
2QR   Sheriff 1–0 0–0 1–0  
3QR   Red Bull Salzburg 0−1 0−3 0–4  
UEFA Europa League PO   Rosenborg 0−2 1−3 1–5  
2019–20 UEFA Champions League 1QR   Nõmme Kalju 1–2 1–0 2−2 (a)  
UEFA Europa League 2QR   F91 Dudelange 1–2 1–1 2−3  
2020–21 UEFA Europa League 1QR   Sumgayit — 2–0 —  
2QR   Botoșani — 1–0 —  
3QR   Tottenham Hotspur 1–3 — —  
2021–22 UEFA Champions League 1QR   Mura 0–1 0−5 0–6  
UEFA Europa Conference League 2QR   Riga 0−1 0−2 0−3  
2022–23 UEFA Europa Conference League 1QR   Ararat Yerevan 2–0 2–2 4–2  
2QR   Valmiera 3–1 2–1 5–2  
3QR   AIK 1–1 (a.e.t.) 1–1 2–2 (2–3 p)  
2023–24 UEFA Europa Conference League 1QR   Haverfordwest County 1–0 0–1 (a.e.t.) 1–1 (2–3 p)  
2024–25 UEFA Conference League 1QR   Noah 1–2 0–2 1–4  
Notes
  • 1QR: First qualifying round
  • 2QR: Second qualifying round
  • 3QR: Third qualifying round
  • PO: Play-off round

UEFA club coefficient ranking

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As of 4.09.2021, Source: [1]

Rank Team Points
113   Dundalk FC 9.500
114   Fenerbahçe SK 9.500
115   KF Shkëndija 9.000
116   RSC Anderlecht 9.000
117   OGC Nice 9.000

Top goalscorers in Europe

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As of 20.07.2024, Source: kfshkendija.com

Rank Name Shkëndija Career Goals
1 Besart Ibraimi 2015–2021, 2024– 16
2 Ferhan Hasani 2007–2012, 2015–2018, 2022–2023 7
3 Stênio Júnior 2014–2019 5
4 Agim Ibraimi 2005–2006, 2019–2020 4
5 Ljupcho Doriev 2020–2023 3
6 Sindrit Guri 2021–2022 2
Valmir Nafiu 2010–2011, 2018–2023
Marjan Radeski 2015–2020
Adenis Shala 2021–
10 Armend Alimi 2014–2021 1
Egzon Bejtulai 2013–2019, 2020–2023
Klisman Cake 2022–
Ivan Čeliković 2017
Ardian Cuculi 2006–2014, 2015–2018, 2022–2023
Izair Emini 2007–2012, 2017–2019
Hristijan Kirovski 2014–2015
Ivan Mitrov 2014–2015
Florent Ramadani 2019–
Bojan Vručina 2014–2016
Arbin Zejnullai 2016–2021

Historical list of coaches

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References

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  1. ^ D. Nikolić. "Predstavljamo Škendiju, prvog Partizanovog rivala". Archived from the original on 23 June 2011. Retrieved 24 June 2011.
  2. ^ "Škendija, šampion Makedonije". 20 June 2011. Archived from the original on 5 November 2012. Retrieved 24 June 2011.
  3. ^ "Historiku". Archived from the original on 3 May 2020. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  4. ^ "Shkendija Tetovo wins the Macedonian First League". Archived from the original on 30 November 2011. Retrieved 14 May 2011.
  5. ^ "Macedonian First League – Round 32". Archived from the original on 22 November 2012. Retrieved 14 May 2012.
  6. ^ a b c "Ecolog takes over Shkendija". Archived from the original on 10 March 2014. Retrieved 1 August 2013.
  7. ^ "Ecolog" shpëton Shkëndijën, tha po" (in Albanian). Archived from the original on 2 August 2013. Retrieved 1 August 2013.
  8. ^ "Shpëtim Duro to caretake Shkendija". Archived from the original on 2 April 2014. Retrieved 18 May 2014.
  9. ^ "Shpëtim Duro, trajneri i Shkëndijës së Tetovës". Archived from the original on 29 November 2018. Retrieved 18 May 2014.
  10. ^ Emil Gasevski. "Skendija lift Macedonian Super Cup". Archived from the original on 16 July 2018. Retrieved 25 July 2011.
  11. ^ "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.
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