MFK Zemplín Michalovce () is a Slovak professional

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team based in the town of

Michalovce Michalovce (; , , Romani language, Romani: ''Mihalya'', Yiddish language, Yiddish: מיכאלאָווצע ''Mikhaylovets'' or ''Mykhaylovyts''; ) is a town on the Laborec river in eastern Slovakia. Originally named after the Archangel St Michael ...

, that competes in the

Slovak First Football League The Slovak First Football League (), officially known as Niké liga for sponsorship reasons, is a professional association football league in Slovakia and the highest level of the Slovak football league system. It was formed in 1993 following th ...

, the top tier in the Slovakian league system, from 2015–16.

History

Zemplín Michalovce was formed in 1912. Football in Michalovce first played in the summer of 1912, where Michalovce loss against FK Pozdišovce 0–6. The second club, which was based in Michalovce is called ''NAC Michalovce'' (Nagymihályi athlétikai club) in 1914. On 13 June 2015, they defeated their main rival

MFK Skalica MFK Skalica is a Slovak football team, based in the town of Skalica. The club was founded in 1920. The club plays in the Fortuna Liga, the top tier of Slovak football, and hosts home games at the Mestský štadión Skalica. History * 1920–1 ...

in a decisive match 2–0 away win, secured their first place and a historic promotion to the Fortuna Liga.

Events timeline

* 1912 – Founded as Michalovský FS (Michalovský futbalový spolok) * 1914 – Renamed Nagymihályi AC (Nagymihályi athleticai club) * 1922 – Merged with ČsŠK Michalovce to Michalovský AC (Michalovský atletický club) * 1926 – Renamed ŠK Michalovce (Športový klub Michalovce) * 1928 – Merged with Törökvés Michalovce to ŠK Snaha Michalovce * 1931 – Renamed FAK Michalovce (Futbalový a atletický klub Michalovce) * 1938 – Renamed ŠK Zemplín Michalovce (Športový klub Zemplín Michalovce) * 1945 - Renamed TJ Zemplín Vihorlat Michalovce (Telovýchovná jednota Zemplín Vihorlat Michalovce) * 1991 - Renamed MFK Zemplín Michalovce (Mestský futbalový klub Zemplín Michalovce)

Honours

Domestic

Czechoslovakia * 1.SNL (1st Slovak National football league) ''(1969–93)'' ** ''Winners (1):'' 1974–75 Slovakia *

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''(1993–)'' ** ''Winners (1):'' 2014–15 (Promoted) ** ''Runners-up (1):'' 2013–14 *

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''(1961–present)'' ** ''Semi-finals (1):'' 2016–17

Affiliated clubs

The following clubs are affiliated with Zemplín Michalovce: *

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(2011–present) * FK Sobrance-Sobranecko (2020–present)

Rivalries

MFK Zemplín's biggest rivals are clubs from eastern Slovakia as 1. FC Tatran Prešov,

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, FK Bodva,

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and near

TJ FK Veľké Revištia FK Sobrance -Sobranecko is a Slovak association football club located in Sobrance. It currently plays in 4.Liga (East). Colors and badge Its colors are yellow and blue. Current squad As of 24 August 2022 References External linksFu ...

. Smaller rivalry is with other teams from the east, Lokomotíva Košice,

MFK Vranov nad Topľou MFK Vranov nad Topľou is a Slovakia, Slovak association football, football team, based in the town of Vranov nad Topľou. The club was founded in 1901 and has spent three years in the Czechoslovak second division and five years in the Slovak se ...

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FK Spišská Nová Ves FK Spišská Nová Ves is a Slovak association football team, based in the town of Spišská Nová Ves. The club was founded in 1914. Previous names * 1914 - ISE Igló - (Iglói Sport Egyesület) (Hungarian) ''(1914)'' * ŠK Tatran Spišská N ...

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. MFK Zemplín Michalovce supporters called ''Ultras Zemplín Michalovce (GS-52)'' maintain friendly relations with fans of

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called as Viva Košice.

Sponsorship

Club partners

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*City of

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Current squad

''As of 28 January 2025'' ''For recent transfers, see

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and
List of Slovak football transfers winter 2024-25''

Staff

Current technical staff

:''As of 19 February 2024

Results

League and Cup history

''Slovak League only (1993–present)''

Player records

Most goals

Players whose name is listed in bold are still active.

Notable players

The following players collected seniorinternational caps for their respective countries. Players whose name is listed in bold represented their countries while playing for Zemplín. :''Past (and present) players who are the subjects of Wikipedia articles can be found

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.'' * Amadou Coulibaly *

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* Andrej Hesek * Jakub Hromada *

Adam Jakubech Adam Jakubech (born 2 January 1997) is a Slovak professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for the Slovak First Football League team MFK Zemplín Michalovce. Club career Spartak Trnava Jakubech signed for Spartak Trnava in January 2015. ...

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* Akaki Khubutia *

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* Juraj Kotula *

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* Sainey Njie *

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* Miroslav Seman *

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Michal Škvarka Michal Škvarka (born 19 August 1992) is a Slovak professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Hungarian club Győr. Club career In July 2011, Škvarka joined Slovak club Zemplín Michalovce on a one-year loan from Žilina. He made h ...

Gino van Kessel Gino Ronald van Kessel (born 9 March 1993) is a Curaçaoan professional footballer who lasted played for Slovak club MFK Zemplín Michalovce as a forward. Club career Youth career Van Kessel joined the youth ranks of AZ Alkmaar in 2008. In 20 ...

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Managers

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(1973–77) *

(1981–87) * Ján Kozák (2002–03) *

Jozef Škrlík Jozef Škrlík (born 2 October 1962 in Humenné) is a former Association football, football player from Slovakia and currently assistant manager of Latvia, Latvian club FK Jelgava. He managed also Kazakhstan national under-21 football team, Kazakhs ...

(2004) * Ján Karaffa (2005) *

Ladislav Molnár Ladislav Molnár (born 12 September 1960) is a Slovak football manager and former goalkeeper. Honours Manager 1.FC Košice *Slovak Cup: Runners-up: 1999-00 Koba Senec *Slovak Cup (1): 2001-02 Dukla B.Bystrica *Slovak Super Liga The Slova ...

(2006) *

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(2008–09) * Vladimír Rusnák (2009–10) *

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(2010–12) * Albert Rusnák (2012–14) *

Jozef Bubenko Jozef Bubenko (born 21 March 1951) is a Slovak football coach who last managed for Zemplín Michalovce. He played for Tatran Prešov and Dukla Banská Bystrica. He coached teams Tatran Prešov (1988–92), JAS BArdejov (1992–96), Int ...

(2013) * Ondrej Duda (2014) *

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(2014 – 30 Dec 2015) *

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(30 Dec 2015 – 30 May 2016) *

Anton Šoltis Anton Šoltís (born 5 February 1976) is a retired Slovak football midfielder who was recent manager of Zemplín Michalovce. Honours Manager FC Košice *Slovak Second Division The Slovak Second Football League (), officially known as MON ...

(7 June 2016 – 11 Nov 2019) *

Jozef Majoroš Jozef Majoroš (''pronounced'' Mayorosh) (born 19 March 1970 in Geča near Košice) is a former Slovak footballer and head coach of Liptovský Mikuláš. Club career Majoroš started with football in your native village Geča. Functionaries ...

(11 Nov 2019–13 April 2021) *

(April 2021 – June 2021) *

Miroslav Nemec Miroslav Nemec (born 26 September 1971) is a Slovak football manager and former football player. He last served as the manager of Zemplín Michalovce. Player career Miroslav Nemec's football career began at Agrostav Sásová where he played s ...

(June 2021 – March 2022) *

Norbert Hrnčár Norbert Hrnčár (born 9 June 1970) is a former Slovak football player and manager. Playing career Hrnčár spent two seasons in the Slovak top division with FC Nitra, appearing in 32 league matches. Managerial career He started his manageri ...

(March 2022 – May 2023) *

Vladimír Rusnák Vladimír Rusnák (born 3 August 1950) is a Slovak former football player and former manager of MŠK Tesla Stropkov MŠK Tesla Stropkov is a Slovak football team, based in the town of Stropkov. The club was founded in 1920. They currently pla ...

(May 2023) (interim) *

Marek Petruš Marek Petruš (born 5 October 1975) is Slovak professional football manager and former player who was most recently in charge of Tatran Prešov. He was the head coach of Zemplín Michalovce from July until September 2023. He has also played in ...

(June 2023 – September 2023) *

Peter Struhár Peter Struhár (born 17 January 1984) is a Slovak professional football manager manager and former player. He was most recently in charge of Polish club GKS Jastrzębie. Prior to that, he managed MFK Ružomberok and Zemplín Michalovce. Struh� ...

(September 2023 – Feb 2024) *

František Straka František Straka (born 28 May 1958) is a Czech former football player and current manager of Dukla Banská Bystrica. Playing career Straka played most notably for Sparta Prague. In 1988, he moved to Germany and spent the rest of his playing c ...

(Feb 2024–July 2024) *

(July 2024 – present)

References

External links

Official website
* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Zemplin Michalovce Football clubs in Slovakia Association football clubs established in 1912 MFK Zemplin Michalovce