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 | František Straka | ||
| League | Niké Liga | ||
| 2022–23 | Fortuna Liga, 10th | ||
| Website | Club website | ||
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History edit
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 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 edit
Domestic 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 edit
The following clubs are affiliated with Zemplín Michalovce:
AC Milan (2011–present)[2]
FK Sobrance-Sobranecko (2020–present)[3]
Rivalries edit
MFK 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 edit
source[4]
- Scorp
- ISDB
- Eurovia
- City of Michalovce
- Thermal Park Šírava
- Bel
- FIN.M.O.S.
Current squad edit
As of 25 February, 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 2023.
Out on loan 2023–24 edit
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Staff edit
Current technical staff edit
- As of 19 February 2024
| Staff | Job title |
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| František Straka
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Manager |
| Patrik Durkáč
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Assistant manager |
| Maroš Ferenc
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Goalkeeping coach |
| Dávid Gubaňar
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Team Leader |
| MUDr. Jozef Petrík
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Team Doctor |
| Marek Mager
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Masseur |
| Gabriel Csörgö
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Fitness Coach |
| Veronika Dolutovská
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Physiotherapist |
Results edit
League and Cup history edit
Slovak 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 | Miroslav Tóth (28)
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| 2004–05 | (II) 1. liga | 4th | Round 1 | Miroslav Tóth (10)
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| 2005–06 | (II) 1. liga | 7th | Round 1 |  Artem Yevlyanov (7)
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| 2006–07 | (II) 1. liga | 2nd (Relegation playoff) | Round 3 | Maroš Bačík (8)
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| 2007–08 | (II) 1. liga | 9th | Round 1 |  Irakli Liluashvili (7)
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| 2008–09 | (II) 1. liga | 9th | Round 3 | Jozef Gašpar (11)
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| 2009–10 | (II) 1. liga | 6th | Round 1 | Ruslan Lyubarskyi (9)
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| 2010–11 | (II) 1. liga | 4th | Round 2 | Filip Serečin (17)
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| 2011–12 | (II) 2. liga | 6th | Round 2 | |
| 2012–13 | (II) 2. liga | 5th | Round 1 | Pavol Jurčo (8)
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| 2013–14 | (II) 2. liga | 2nd | Round 3 | Michal Hamuľak (25)
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| 2014–15 | (II) DOXXbet Liga | 1st (promoted) | Round 4 |  Samuel Bayón (18)
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| 2015–16 | (I) Fortuna Liga | 11th | Round 4 | Dominik Kunca (7)
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| 2016–17 | (I) Fortuna Liga | 8th | Semi-finals | Igor Žofčák (7)
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| 2017–18 | (I) Fortuna Liga | 9th | Round 5 | Martin Koscelník (8)
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| 2018–19 | (I) Fortuna Liga | 5th | Semi–finals | Peter Kolesár (5) Igor Žofčák (5)
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| 2019–20 | (I) Fortuna Liga | 6th | Round 3 |  Issa Modibo Sidibé (8)
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| 2020–21 | (I) Fortuna Liga | 10th | Round 4 | Igor Žofčák (6)
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| 2021–22 | (I) Fortuna Liga | 9th | Round 4 | Matej Trusa (6)
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| 2022–23 | (I) Fortuna Liga | 9th | Round 5 | Matúš Marcin (7)
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Player records edit
Most goals edit
| # | Nat. | Name | Goals |
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Michal Hamuľak | 41 |
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Igor Žofčák | 32 |
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Dominik Kunca | 26 |
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Martin Koscelník | 20 |
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Samuel Bayón | ||
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Martin Regáli | 19 |
Players whose name is listed in bold are still active.
Notable players edit
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 here.
Amadou Coulibaly- Vernon De Marco
- Pavol Diňa
Pablo Gállego- Andrej Hesek
- Jakub Hromada
Eligijus Jankauskas- Vladimír Janočko
Akaki Khubutia- Martin Koscelník
Doriano Kortstam
Sainey Njie
Kristi Qose
Martin Raška- Martin Regáli
Lazaros Rota
Ousmane Samba
Issa Modibo Sidibé- Miroslav Seman
Danilo Špoljarić- Dušan Sninský
- Michal Škvarka
- Gino van Kessel
Kévin Zonzon- Igor Žofčák
Managers edit
- Štefan Nadzam (1973-77)
- Štefan Nadzam (1981-87)
- Ján Kozák (2002-03)
- Jozef Škrlík (2004)
- Ján Karaffa (2005)
- Ladislav Molnár (2006)
- Mikuláš Komanický (2008–09)
- Vladimír Rusnák (2009–10)
- Vlastimil Petržela (2010–12)
- Albert Rusnák (2012–14)
- Jozef Bubenko (2013)
- Ondrej Duda (2014)
- František Šturma (2014 – 30 Dec 2015)
- Stanislav Griga (30 Dec 2015 – 30 May 2016)
- Anton Šoltis (7 June 2016 – 11 Nov 2019)
- Jozef Majoroš (11 Nov 2019–13 April 2021)
- Anton Šoltis (April 2021 – June 2021)
- Miroslav Nemec (June 2021 – March 2022)
- Norbert Hrnčár (March 2022 – May 2023)
- Vladimír Rusnák (May 2023) (interim)
- Marek Petruš (June 2023 – September 2023)
- Peter Struhár (September 2023 – Feb 2024)
- František Straka (Feb 2024 - present)
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