RK Alkaloid (

Macedonian Macedonian most often refers to someone or something from or related to Macedonia. Macedonian(s) may refer to: People Modern * Macedonians (ethnic group), a nation and a South Slavic ethnic group primarily associated with North Macedonia * Mac ...

: РК Алкалоид) is a

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club from

Skopje Skopje ( , ; ; , sq-definite, Shkupi) is the capital and largest city of North Macedonia. It lies in the northern part of the country, in the Skopje Basin, Skopje Valley along the Vardar River, and is the political, economic, and cultura ...

, that plays in the

Macedonian Handball Super League The Macedonian Handball Super League (), is the top-tier team handball competition in North Macedonia. As of 2018, the Macedonian Handball Federation was ranked 8th in the world. Current teams Teams for season 2024–25 Handball League * RK ...

and

EHF European Cup The EHF European Cup is an annual men's handball club competition organised by the European Handball Federation (EHF). It is the third-tier competition of European club handball, after the EHF Champions League and the EHF European League. Founde ...

History

The club was founded on 7 July 2021 and immediately started competing in the second tier of Macedonian Handball. Behind the club is the Alkaloid company, which owns 100% of the club. RK Alkaloid started competing in the Macedonian First League in the 2021–22 season and managed to win the league title in their first season, securing a place in the

for the 2022–23 season. They finished 2nd in the 2022-23

season and they competed in the

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group stage for the first time in the season 2023-24. :In 2024 Alkaloid won the Cup final for the first time, beating Pelister .The Cup of Macedonia brought a super-dramatic final between Alkaloid and Eurofarm Pelister, which was decided by penalties. The regular part ended with a score of 22-22, and after the sevens, Alkaloid was better, which won 25-23 and won the first historical trophy in the Cup of Macedonia. :Super Cup 2024 The handball players of Alkaloid historically won the Supercup of Macedonia, after defeating the champion Eurofarm Pelister with 30-33 (14-19) in the final in Gevgelija. The match in the "July 26" hall was won by the Skopje team, which imposed itself from the start and had a constant advantage. Kire Lazarov's boys had enough concentration and nerves in the key moments, so in the end they deservedly rejoiced. :EHF European Cup 2024-25, after beating

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in the finals, Alkaloid became the third Macedonian handball club with a European trophy and the first one to ever win the

. With this win

Kiril Lazarov Kiril "Kire" Lazarov (, born 10 May 1980) is a Macedonian former professional handball player and current coach of the North Macedonia men's national handball team, North Macedonia national handball team and RK Alkaloid. He is widely regarded as o ...

became the first Macedonian to win a European trophy both as a player and a coach.

Home Ground

Avtokomanda Hall the indoor sports arena located in Skopje, Avtokomanda. Avtokomanda Sports Complex

Crest, colours, supporters

Kit manufacturers

Kits

Accomplishments

Domestic Competitions

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Winner (1): 2024 *

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Winner (1): 2024

European Competitions

Winner (1): 2024-25

European Record

2023–24 EHF European League The 2023–24 EHF European League is the 43rd season of Europe's secondary club handball tournament organised by European Handball Federation (EHF), and the 4th season since it was renamed from the EHF Cup to the EHF European League. This is the ...

: Group Stage :

2024–25 EHF European Cup The 2024–25 EHF European Cup was the 28th season of Europe's tertiary club handball tournament organised by European Handball Federation (EHF), and the 5th season since it was renamed from the Challenge Cup to the EHF European Cup Women, EHF Eu ...

Winner (1)

EHF ranking

Management

Team

Current squad

:''Squad for the 2025–2026 season'' ;Goalkeepers *1 Marko Kizikj * 12 Ivan Galevski * 16 Gjorgji Nikolovski ;Left Wingers *2 Ivan Djonov * 17 Arnaud Bingo * 22 David Trajkoski ;Right Wingers *5

Nikola Kosteski Nikola Kosteski () (born 22 August 1992) is a Macedonian handball player who plays for Talent Plzeň. His brother Nenad Kosteski is also a handball player. Honours * RK Alkaloid * EHF European Cup The EHF European Cup is an annual men's ...

* 18 Nenad Kosteski * 19 Aleksandar Petkovski ;Line Players *3 Kostadin Petrov *4 Nikola Markoski *8 Valentin Karasmanakis *9 Marko Stojkovikj * 14 Kristijan Simonoski * 23 Mihail Alarov ;Left Backs *6 Mihajlo Mladenovikj * 20

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* 21 Uroš Borzaš * 25 Emilijan Gjorgovski ;Central Backs * 10 Marko Mitev * 11 Igor Gjorgjiev ( c) * 15 Martin Ivanovski ;Right Backs *7 Martin Serafimov * 13 Martin Velkovski * 24 Mihail Ivanoski

Transfers

:''Transfers for the 2025–26 season'' ;Joining * Gjorgji Nikolovski (GK) ''(from RK Multi Essens)'' * David Trajkoski (LW) ''(from

RK Prilep 2010 RK Prilep 2010 (HC Prilep 2010) (Macedonian: РК Прилеп) is a handball club from Prilep, North Macedonia. It plays in the Macedonian Handball Super League. In the past this club was named as RK Tutunski Kombinat. As a part of this club RK ...

)'' * Uroš Borzaš (LB) ''(from

RK Eurofarm Pelister RK Eurofarm Pelister () is a Macedonian handball club from Bitola. They currently compete in the Macedonian Handball Super League, Macedonian Super League and EHF Champions League. History The original team was the first handball club in Macedon ...

)'' * Emilijan Gjorgovski (LB) ''(from

)'' * Mihail Ivanoski (RB) ''(back from loan at RK Dubočica Leskovac)'' * Nenad Kosteski (RW) ''(from

)'' * Mihail Alarov (P) ''(from RK Vardar 1961)'' ;Leaving * Blagojče Trajkovski (GK) ''(to

HC Butel Skopje HC Butel Handball is a handball club based in Skopje, Macedonia. It competes in the Macedonian top flight Super League Super League (also known as the Betfred Super League for sponsorship reasons, and legally Super League Europe Ltd.) is a ...

)'' * Francisco Oliveira Silva (LB) ''(to ?)'' * Marko Mitev (CB) ''(to

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or Industria Kielce)'' ? * David Savrevski (RB) ''(to GRK Ohrid)''

Technical staff

* Head coach:

* Assistant coach: Biljana Crvenkoska * Goalkeeping coach: Jane Cvetkovski * Fitness coach: Petar Basnarkov * Physiotherapist: Toše Ristovski & Toše Trajkovski

Former club members

Notable former players

* Jane Cvetkovski * Blagojče Trajkovski * Alejandro Romero * Arnaud Bingo * Francisco Oliveira Silva

Former coaches

References

External links

* * {{facebook, rkalkaloid Handball clubs in North Macedonia Sport in Skopje Handball clubs established in 2021 2021 establishments in North Macedonia