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FC Shkupi (, ) is a professional
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based in Čair, Skopje, North Macedonia. The club plays in the
Macedonian First Football League The Macedonian First Football League (), also called Macedonian First League, 1. MFL, and Prva Liga, is the highest professional football competition in Macedonia. It is a professional league competition for football clubs located at the top of ...
, which is the top tier of football in North Macedonia.


History

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 The Football Federation of Macedonia – FFM () or Football Federation of North Macedonia is the governing body of football in North Macedonia, based in Skopje. History FFM was officially formed as part of the Football Association of Yugoslavia ...
does not consider Shkupi to be successors to the original Sloga Jugomagnat for political reasons as the FFM allowed a merging between
Vardar The Vardar (; , , ) or Axios (, ) is the longest river in North Macedonia and a major river in Greece, where it reaches the Aegean Sea at Thessaloniki. It is long, out of which are in Greece, and drains an area of around . The maximum depth of ...
, the most popular club among
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and
Miravci Miravci () is a village in the Gevgelija region of south-eastern part of North Macedonia, located in the Kožuf foothills west of the Vardar River. Miravci lies on the Skopje-Thessaloniki railway and a few kilometers from the once-named Highway of ...
with Vardar avoiding relegation and keeping its previous trophies and accolades. 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 The Vardar (; , , ) or Axios (, ) is the longest river in North Macedonia and a major river in Greece, where it reaches the Aegean Sea at Thessaloniki. It is long, out of which are in Greece, and drains an area of around . The maximum depth of ...
supporters,
Komiti Skopje Komiti Skopje () are a supporters group that follows the North Macedonia, Macedonian sports clubs that compete under the Vardar banner, mainly FK Vardar in football and RK Vardar in handball. History The Ultras group KOMITI was noticed for the fi ...
, congregated at the
Skopje Fortress The Skopje Fortress (; ; ), commonly referred to as Kale (from '' kale'', the Turkish word for 'fortress'), is a historic fortress located in the old town of Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia. It is located in Centar municipality "the medie ...
to protect a construction site on the grounds of the fortress. 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 Baba (; or Baba Mountain, ), also known by the name of its highest peak, Pelister (), is a mountain in North Macedonia. The Pelister peak (2601 metres, or 8533 feet) overlooks the city of Bitola. Baba is the third highest mountain in North Macedo ...
.


Honours

*
Macedonian First League The Macedonian First Football League (), also called Macedonian First League, 1. MFL, and Prva Liga, is the highest professional football competition in Macedonia. It is a professional league competition for football clubs located at the top of t ...
: **Winners (1): 2021–22 **Runners-up (2):
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,
2022–23 The dash is a punctuation mark consisting of a long horizontal line. It is similar in appearance to the hyphen but is longer and sometimes higher from the baseline. The most common versions are the endash , generally longer than the hyphen ...
* Macedonian Second League: **Winners (1): 2014–15 * Macedonian Third League: ** Winners (1):
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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
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, 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


Recent seasons

1The 2019–20 season was abandoned due to the
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.


Players


Current squad


Youth players

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


Retired numbers


Notable former players

This is a list of KF Shkupi players with senior national team appearances: ;North Macedonia, Albania and Kosovo *Youth #
Enis Bardhi Enis Bardhi (born 2 July 1995) is a Macedonian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Turkish Süper Lig club Bodrum and North Macedonia national team. Club career Early career Born in Skopje, Macedonia (now North Mace ...
# Feta Fetai *Senior #
Jasir Asani Jasir Fadil Asani (born 19 May 1995) is an Albanian professional Association football, footballer who plays as a right winger for K League 1 club Gwangju FC. Born in North Macedonia, he plays for the Albania national football team, Albania natio ...
# Sedat Berisha #
Agon Elezi Agon Elezi (; born 1 March 2001) is a Macedonian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for German club VfL Bochum. Club career Born in Skopje, Macedonia, he played for Shkupi in the Macedonian First League between 2014 an ...
# Ardian Nuhiu # Rron Broja #
Suad Sahiti Suad Sahiti (born 6 February 1995) is a Kosovan professional association football, footballer who plays as a Midfielder#Winger, right winger for Football Superleague of Kosovo, Kosovo Superleague club KF Prishtina e Re, Prishtina e Re. Club care ...
;Other countries #
Basilio Ndong Basilio Ndong Owono Nchama (born 17 January 1999) is an Equatoguinean professional footballer who plays for Liga I club CS Universitatea Craiova, Universitatea Craiova and the Equatorial Guinea national football team, Equatorial Guinea national ...
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Renaldo Cephas Renaldo Showayne Cephas (born 8 December 1999) is a Jamaican professional association football, footballer who plays as a Winger (association football), winger for Süper Lig club MKE Ankaragücü, Ankaragücü and the Jamaica national football ...
# Mamadou Danfa


Coaching staff

''As of 18 March 2025''Shkupi's official website
STAFI


KF Shkupi in European football


See also

* KB Shkupi (basketball)


References


External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Shkupi, FK 1927 establishments in Yugoslavia Association football clubs established in 1927 2012 establishments in the Republic of Macedonia Association football clubs established in 2012 Football clubs in Skopje Football clubs in North Macedonia Shkupi