KF Shkupi
Template:Short description Template:AI-generated Template:Pp-pc1 Template:About Template:Infobox football club FC Shkupi (Template:Langx, Template:Langx) 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
Template:Main 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.<ref name=MINA>Template:Cite web</ref> 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.<ref name="FS">Template:Cite web</ref>
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.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite AV media notes</ref>
Honours
- Template:Flagicon Macedonian First League:
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- Winners (1): 2014–15
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- Winners (1): 2012–13
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 |
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| 2020–21 | Reflex | - | <ref>Template:Cite web</ref> |
| 2021–22 | Serdur Global | ||
| 2022–23 | Alagöz Holding |
Recent seasons
| Season | League | Cup | European competitions | |||||||||
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| 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.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Players
Current squad
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Youth players
Players from the U19 Youth Team that have been summoned with the first team in the current season.
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Retired numbers
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Notable former players
This is a list of KF Shkupi players with senior national team appearances: Template:Div col
- Template:FlagiconTemplate:Flagicon Jasir Asani
- Template:Flagicon Enis Bardhi
- Template:Flagicon Sedat Berisha
- Template:Flagicon Besmir Bojku
- Template:Flagicon Rron Broja
- Template:Flagicon Renaldo Cephas
- Template:Flagicon Mamadou Danfa
- Template:Flagicon Agon Elezi
- Template:FlagiconTemplate:Flagicon Feta Fetai
- Template:Flagicon Basilio Ndong
- Template:Flagicon Ardian Nuhiu
- Template:Flagicon Suad Sahiti
- Template:Flagicon Kristijan Toshevski
Coaching staff
As of 18 March 2025<ref>Shkupi's official website STAFI Template:In lang</ref>
| Position | Name | Nationality |
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| Head coach | Ümit Sahin | Template:Flag |
| Assistant coach | Minas Osmani | Template:Flag |
| Conditioning coach | Ferid Veseli | Template:Flag |
| Stadium and security director | Samir Osman | Template:Flag |
| Doctor | Darko Dimitrovski | Template:Flag |
| Physiotherapists | Goran Gjorgjievski | Template:Flag |
| Physiotherapists | Harun Zeneli | Template:Flag |
| Equipment manager | Feta Bahtijari | Template:Flag |
KF Shkupi in European football
| Season | Competition | Round | Opponent | Home | Away | Template:Tooltip |
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| 2018–19 | UEFA Europa League | 1Q | Template:Flagicon Rangers | 0–0 | 0–2 | 0–2 |
| 2019–20 | UEFA Europa League | 1Q | Template:Flagicon Pyunik | 1–2 | 3–3 | 4–5 |
| 2020–21 | UEFA Europa League | 1Q | Template:Flagicon Neftçi | Template:N/a | 1–2 | Template:N/a |
| 2021–22 | UEFA Europa Conference League | 1Q | Template:Flagicon Llapi | 2–0 | 1–1 | 3–1 |
| 2Q | Template:Flagicon Santa Clara | 0–3 | 0–2 | 0–5 | ||
| 2022–23 | UEFA Champions League | 1Q | Template:Flagicon Lincoln Red Imps | 3–0 | 0–2 | 3–2 |
| 2Q | Template:Flagicon Dinamo Zagreb | 0–1 | 2–2 | 2–3 | ||
| UEFA Europa League | 3Q | Template:Flagicon Shamrock Rovers | 1–2 | 1–3 | 2–5 | |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | PO | Template:Flagicon Ballkani | 1–2 | 0–1 | 1–3 | |
| 2023–24 | UEFA Europa Conference League | 1Q | Template:Flagicon Hegelmann | 0–0 | 5–0 | 5–0 |
| 2Q | Template:Flagicon Levski Sofia | 0–2 | 0–1 | 0–3 |
See also
- KB Shkupi (basketball)