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KF Shkëndija

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For the Albanian football club, see KF Shkëndija Tiranë.

Klubi i Futbollit Shkëndija (Macedonian: ФК Шкендија, romanized: FK Škendija) commonly known as Shkëndija, is a football club based in Tetovo, North Macedonia. Their home stadium is Ecolog Arena and they currently play in the Macedonian First League. [citation needed] In the 2010–11 season of the Macedonian First Football League, the club won its first major championship.

KF Shkëndija
Full nameKlubi i Futbollit Shkëndija
Фудбалски Клуб Шкендија
Nickname(s)Ballistët (The Ballists)
Founded27 August 1979; 44 years ago (1979-08-27)
GroundEcolog Arena
Capacity15,000
ChairmanZamir Dika
ManagerArdian Nuhiu
LeagueMacedonian First League
2023–242nd of 12
WebsiteClub website

History

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Yugoslav period

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The original senior Shkëndija team

KF Shkëndija was formed on 27 August 1979 by ethnic Albanians from Tetovo.[1][2] The purpose of forming the club was so that the Albanians throughout Yugoslavia could unite in supporting a club for Albanians. FK Shkëndija was frowned upon by Yugoslav officials as it was thought the club would awaken nationalist feelings among the Albanians of Yugoslavia. Starting at the lowest division in Yugoslavia, the Municipal League, KF Shkëndija played their first match against FK Kosmos, winning 4–0.[3]

Shkëndija won the division in the 1979–1980 season, resulting in Shkëndija being promoted into the Third division.[4] After claiming the third division title in the 1980–1981 season, Shkëndija was then again promoted into the Second division. However, as the popularity of the club began to increase among the Albanian population of Yugoslavia, the ruling socialist government members disbanded the club, worried that the club would stoke ethnic tensions during a fragile period in SFRY.[4]

Re-establishment

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After Macedonia declared independence from Yugoslavia, KF Shkëndija was re-established into the Macedonian Football League. It started at the Fourth division, eventually being promoted each season to the third, second and finally, to the First division.[4] 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.[5] On 20 May 2012, Shkëndija handed FK Vardar its first loss of the season with a 1–0 victory.[6]

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.[7] Albanian international, Lorik Cana and Swiss international, Xherdan Shaqiri also joined the campaign with the supporters.[7] On 31 July 2013, Lazim Destani, father of Ecolog founder and chairman, Nazif Destani, announced Ecolog International will take charge of Shkëndija.[7][8]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.[9][10]

Supporters

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Main article: Ballistët

The supporters of Shkëndija are called the Ballistët, named after the nationalist World War II Balli Kombëtar. When the club was formed in 1979, use of nationalism was strictly prohibited by the Yugoslav government. The supporting firm of Shkëndija called themselves BAL, using the first three letters of Balli Kombëtar. When Shkëndija was reinstated into the Macedonian Football League, the supporting firm was re-established as the Ballistët in 1992. When kick-off commences, the Ballistët always sing the national anthem of Albania. The ultras of Shkëndija are notorious for their hardline nationalistic rhetoric and pride in their Albanian heritage.

Rivalry

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Being a club with a strong Albanian nationalist background, Shkëndija has rivalry with most of the Macedonian football clubs. However, the biggest rivalry are with FK Vardar and FK Teteks. The Shkëndija-Teteks rivalry is one of the biggest and most heated in North Macedonia. When Shkëndija play against Teteks, the majority of the Tetovo police are stationed at Ecolog Arena. Shkendija supporters are banned from attending Vardar-Shkendija matches in Skopje.[11]

Players

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Current squad

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As of 12 June 2024

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

No.Pos. NationPlayer
3DF  ALBAlmir Rexhepi
4MF  MKDReshat Ramadani (on loan from Dynamo Kyiv)
5DF  ALBKlisman Cake
8MF  MKDEnnur Totre (on loan from Vorskla)
9FW  MKDFiton Ademi
10MF  KOSEndrit Krasniqi
11MF  JAMRonaldo Webster
17MF  KOSAdenis Shala
18FW  BIHAlmir Aganspahić
19MF  MKDVane Krstevski
20DF  MKDStefan Kocev
No.Pos. NationPlayer
21DF  MKDZija Merxhani
25GK  MKDAstrit Amzai
26DF  MKDAnes Meliqi
27MF  MKDLorik Kaba Jakupi
28MF  ALBKamer Qaka
30GK  MKDFerat Ramani
77MF  MKDFlorent Ramadani
85DF  MKDMevlan Adili
95GK  MKDDavor Taleski
—DF  ALBAleksandër Trumçi

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. NationPlayer
13MF  MKDXhezair Avduli (at Arsimi until 31 May 2024)
35MF  MKDMemetriza Hamza (at Besa 1976 until 31 May 2024)
38MF  MKDAmir Nuhija (at Arsimi until 31 May 2024)
No.Pos. NationPlayer
55MF  MKDOktaj Rakipi (at Besa 1976 until 31 May 2024)
99FW  MKDZani Nazifi (at Besa 1976 until 31 May 2024)

Personnel

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Current technical staff

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As of 26 December 2023
PositionName
ManagerArdian Nuhiu
Assistant managerMuharem Bajrami
Goalkeeping coachSalajdin Mustafi
Fitness coachIvan Jovanovski
Conditioning coachAndi Kulli
Juniors coach U19Bekim Osmani
Cadets coach U18Taxhedin Kasami
Pioneers U17Agron Memedi
Youth Pioneers U16Ismail Ismaili
CoordinatorFestim Ademi

Management

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PositionStaff
OwnerLazim Destani
PresidentZamir Dika
Administration DirectorLulzim Imeri
Operations DirectorDritan Musliu
Sporting DirectorArdian Cuculi
SecretaryErblir 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.[13]

Shkëndija in Europe

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Accurate as of 13 July 2023

Overview

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CompetitionPldWDLGFGAGDWin%
UEFA Champions League12318821−13025.00
UEFA Europa League27106113233−1037.04
UEFA Europa Conference League9432129+3044.44
Total481710215263−11035.42

Matches

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SeasonCompetitionRoundClubHomeAwayAggregate
2011–12UEFA Champions League2QR Partizan0–10–40–5
2012–13UEFA Europa League1QR Portadown0–01–21–2
2014–15UEFA Europa League1QR Zimbru2–10–22–3
2015–16UEFA Europa League1QR Aberdeen1–10–01–1 (a)
2016–17UEFA Europa League1QR Cracovia2–02–14–1
2QR Neftçi1–00–01–0
3QR Mladá Boleslav2–00–12–1
PO Gent0–41–21–6
2017–18UEFA Europa League1QR Dacia3–04–07–0
2QR HJK3–11–14–2
3QR Trakai3–01–24–2
PO Milan0–10–60–7
2018–19UEFA Champions League1QR The New Saints5–00−45–4
2QR Sheriff1–00–01–0
3QR Red Bull Salzburg0−10−30–4
UEFA Europa LeaguePO Rosenborg0−21−31–5
2019–20UEFA Champions League1QR Nõmme Kalju1–21–02−2 (a)
UEFA Europa League2QR F91 Dudelange1–21–12−3
2020–21UEFA Europa League1QR Sumgayit—2–0—
2QR Botoșani—1–0—
3QR Tottenham Hotspur1–3——
2021–22UEFA Champions League1QR Mura0–10−50–6
UEFA Europa Conference League2QR Riga0−10−20−3
2022–23UEFA Europa Conference League1QR Ararat Yerevan2–02–24–2
2QR Valmiera3–12–15–2
3QR AIK1–1 (a.e.t.)1–12–2 (2–3 p)
2023–24UEFA Europa Conference League1QR Haverfordwest County1–00–1 (a.e.t.)1–1 (2–3 p)
2024–25UEFA Conference League1QR Noah
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]

RankTeamPoints
113 Dundalk FC9.500
114 Fenerbahçe SK9.500
115 KF Shkëndija9.000
116 RSC Anderlecht9.000
117 OGC Nice9.000

Top goalscorers in Europe

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As of 13.07.2023, Source: kfshkendija.com

RankNameShkëndija CareerGoals
1Besart Ibraimi2015–202116
2Ferhan Hasani2007–2012, 2015–2018, 2022–20237
3Stênio Júnior2014–20195
4Agim Ibraimi2005–2006, 2019–20204
5Ljupcho Doriev2020–20233
6Sindrit Guri2021–20222
Valmir Nafiu2010–2011, 2018–2023
Marjan Radeski2015–2020
Adenis Shala2021–
10Armend Alimi2014–20211
Egzon Bejtulai2013–2019, 2020–2023
Ivan Čeliković2017
Ardian Cuculi2006–2014, 2015–2018, 2022–2023
Izair Emini2007–2012, 2017–2019
Hristijan Kirovski2014–2015
Ivan Mitrov2014–2015
Florent Ramadani2019–
Bojan Vručina2014–2016
Arbin Zejnullai2016–2021

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. ^ a b c "Official KF Shkendija Thread". Archived from the original on 29 September 2011. Retrieved 5 July 2011.
  5. ^ "Shkendija Tetovo wins the Macedonian First League". Archived from the original on 30 November 2011. Retrieved 14 May 2011.
  6. ^ "Macedonian First League – Round 32". Archived from the original on 22 November 2012. Retrieved 14 May 2012.
  7. ^ a b c "Ecolog takes over Shkendija". Archived from the original on 10 March 2014. Retrieved 1 August 2013.
  8. ^ "Ecolog" shpëton Shkëndijën, tha po" (in Albanian). Archived from the original on 2 August 2013. Retrieved 1 August 2013.
  9. ^ "Shpëtim Duro to caretake Shkendija". Archived from the original on 2 April 2014. Retrieved 18 May 2014.
  10. ^ "Shpëtim Duro, trajneri i Shkëndijës së Tetovës". Archived from the original on 29 November 2018. Retrieved 18 May 2014.
  11. ^ Filip Zdraveski. "Preview: Macedonian First League – Round 9". Archived from the original on 4 February 2012. Retrieved 30 September 2011.
  12. ^ Emil Gasevski. "Skendija lift Macedonian Super Cup". Archived from the original on 16 July 2018. Retrieved 25 July 2011.
  13. ^ "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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