MFK Zemplín Michalovce (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈzempliːm ˈmixalɔwtse]) is a Slovak professional football team based in the town of Michalovce, that competes in the Fortuna Liga, the top tier in the Slovak football league system, from 2015–16.
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| Full name | MFK Zemplín Michalovce a.s. | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Zemplínčania (The Zemplicians) Žltomodrí (Yellow-blues) | ||
| Founded | 1912[1] (as NAC Michalovce) | ||
| Ground | Mestský futbalový štadión, Michalovce | ||
| Capacity | 4,440 | ||
| Chairman | Ján Sabol | ||
| Head coach | Anton Šoltis | ||
| League | Slovak First Football League | ||
| 2023–24 | Slovak First Football League, 11th of 12 | ||
| Website | Club website | ||
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History
editZemplín 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 in a decisive match 2–0 away win, secured their first place and a historic promotion to the Fortuna Liga.
Events timeline
edit- 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
editDomestic
edit Czechoslovakia
- 1.SNL (1st Slovak National football league) (1969–93)
Winners (1): 1974–75
Slovakia
- Slovak Second Division (1993–)
- Slovak Cup (1961–present)
- Semi-finals (1): 2016–17
Affiliated clubs
editThe following clubs are affiliated with Zemplín Michalovce:
AC Milan (2011–present)[2]
FK Sobrance-Sobranecko (2020–present)[3]
Rivalries
editMFK Zemplín's biggest rivals are clubs from eastern Slovakia as 1. FC Tatran Prešov, Partizán Bardejov, FK Bodva, FK Humenné and near TJ FK Veľké Revištia. Smaller rivalry is with other teams from the east, Lokomotíva Košice, MFK Vranov nad Topľou, FK Slavoj Trebišov, FK Spišská Nová Ves, ŠK Odeva Lipany. MFK Zemplín Michalovce supporters called Ultras Zemplín Michalovce (GS-52) maintain friendly relations with fans of VSS Košice called as Viva Košice.
Sponsorship
edit| Period | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor |
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| 2004–05 | ATAK Sportswear | SPORT EXPRES |
| 2005–06 | none | |
| 2006–09 | Macron | Scorp |
| 2009–10 | Jako | |
| 2010–12 | Nike | |
| 2012–14 | Joma | |
| 2014–2017 | Adidas | |
| 2018 | ISDB | |
| 2019–2020 | ISDB, St. Nicolaus | |
| 2020-2022 | St. Nicolaus, Scorp | |
| 2022- | St. Nicolaus, Tipsport |
Club partners
editsource[4]
- Scorp
- ISDB
- Eurovia
- City of Michalovce
- Thermal Park Šírava
- Bel
- FIN.M.O.S.
Current squad
editAs of 4 August, 2024[5] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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For recent transfers, see List of Slovak football transfers summer 2024.
Out on loan 2024–25
editNote: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Staff
editCurrent technical staff
edit- As of 19 February 2024
| Staff | Job title |
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| Manager | |
| Assistant manager | |
| Goalkeeping coach | |
| Team Leader | |
| Team Doctor | |
| Masseur | |
| Fitness Coach | |
| Physiotherapist |
Results
editLeague and Cup history
editSlovak League only (1993–present)
| Year | Division (name) | Position | Domestic cup | Top scorer (goals) |
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| 2003–04 | (III) 2. liga | 2nd (promoted) | did not enter | |
| 2004–05 | (II) 1. liga | 4th | Round 1 | |
| 2005–06 | (II) 1. liga | 7th | Round 1 | |
| 2006–07 | (II) 1. liga | 2nd (Relegation playoff) | Round 3 | |
| 2007–08 | (II) 1. liga | 9th | Round 1 | |
| 2008–09 | (II) 1. liga | 9th | Round 3 | |
| 2009–10 | (II) 1. liga | 6th | Round 1 | |
| 2010–11 | (II) 1. liga | 4th | Round 2 | |
| 2011–12 | (II) 2. liga | 6th | Round 2 | |
| 2012–13 | (II) 2. liga | 5th | Round 1 | |
| 2013–14 | (II) 2. liga | 2nd | Round 3 | |
| 2014–15 | (II) DOXXbet Liga | 1st (promoted) | Round 4 | |
| 2015–16 | (I) Fortuna Liga | 11th | Round 4 | |
| 2016–17 | (I) Fortuna Liga | 8th | Semi-finals | |
| 2017–18 | (I) Fortuna Liga | 9th | Round 5 | |
| 2018–19 | (I) Fortuna Liga | 5th | Semi–finals | |
| 2019–20 | (I) Fortuna Liga | 6th | Round 3 | |
| 2020–21 | (I) Fortuna Liga | 10th | Round 4 | |
| 2021–22 | (I) Fortuna Liga | 9th | Round 4 | |
| 2022–23 | (I) Fortuna Liga | 9th | Round 5 | |
| 2023–24 | (I) Fortuna Liga | 11th | Quarter-finals |
Player records
editMost goals
edit| # | Nat. | Name | Goals |
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| 1 | Michal Hamuľak | 41 | |
| 2 | Igor Žofčák | 34 | |
| 3 | Dominik Kunca | 26 | |
| 4 | Matúš Marcin | 22 | |
| 5 | Martin Koscelník | 20 | |
| Samuel Bayón | |||
| 6 | Martin Regáli | 19 |
Players whose name is listed in bold are still active.
Notable players
editThe 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 here.
Amadou Coulibaly
Pablo Gállego
Eligijus Jankauskas
Akaki Khubutia
Doriano Kortstam
Sainey Njie
Kristi Qose
Martin Raška
Lazaros Rota
Ousmane Samba
Issa Modibo Sidibé
Danilo Špoljarić
Kévin Zonzon
Managers
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References
edit- ^ "Storočnica v Michalovciach bude až o rok". korzar.sme.sk (in Slovak). Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 13 June 2011.
- ^ "AC Miláno nadviazalo spoluprácu s MFK Zemplín Michalovce: Slovenský futbalový zväz". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
- ^ a.s, Petit Press. "Sobrančania budú farmou MFK Zemplín". dolnyzemplin.korzar.sme.sk (in Slovak). Archived from the original on 3 August 2020. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
- ^ "MFK Zemplín Michalovce". Archived from the original on 5 August 2016. Retrieved 26 January 2016.
- ^ "Káder". Retrieved 7 August 2023.
External links
edit- Official website (in Slovak)
- MFK Zemplín Michalovce on Facebook
- MFK Zemplín Michalovce's channel on YouTube