KF Shkupi

This article is about the football club established in 2012. For the dissolved club, see FK Sloga Jugomagnat.

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.

Shkupi

Full name	Klubi Futbollistik Shkupi
Nickname(s)	Pëllumbat (Pigeons) Shvercerat (Smugglers)
Short name	Shkupi
Founded	1927; 98 years ago (1927) Merged in 2012; 13 years ago (2012)
Ground	Boris Trajkovski Stadium
Capacity	3,000
Owner	Yasin Konyali
Chairman	Yasin Konyali
Manager	Boban Babunski
League	Macedonian First Football League
2024–25	7th of 12
Website	fcshkupi.com
Home colours Away colours Third colours

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.^[1] 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.^[2]

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.^[3][4]

Honours

• Macedonian First League:
  • Winners (1): 2021–22
  • Runners-up (2): 2020–21, 2022–23
• Macedonian Second League:
  • Winners (1): 2014–15
• Macedonian Third League:
  • 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
2020–21	Reflex	-	[5]
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.^[6]

Players

Current squad

As of 11 August 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 2 DF  MKD Venis Enuz 4 DF  MKD Arsim Ljamalari 10 FW  MKD Suhejlj Muharem 11 FW  MKD Ariton Mehmedi 13 DF  MKD Emre Kadri 14 FW  MKD Zani Nazifi 15 DF  MKD Anes Bajrami 17 MF  GER Malik Hayvali 19 DF  MKD Marko Ristov 21 MF  MKD Xhihan Adili 22 DF  MKD Mario Richkov 23 GK  MKD Sefer Musliu 25 MF  MKD Ali Adem (captain)

No. Pos. Nation Player 26 DF  MKD Endrit Rustemi 29 MF  MKD Andi Ismaili 31 MF  MKD Demir Imeri 36 GK  MKD Amar Meliqi 99 GK  GER Maximilian Grote — GK  MKD Ivan Nikoloski — DF  MKD Davor Serafimov — DF  MKD Andrej Richkov — MF  KOS Adonis Milaj — MF  POR Luís Ribeiro — FW  MKD Ardit Destani — FW  SEN Magaye Gueye

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

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^[7]

Position	Name	Nationality
Head coach	Boban Babunski	Macedonian
Assistant coach	Minas Osmani	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

• KB Shkupi (basketball)