KS Skënderbeu Korçë
Encyclopedia
K.F. Skënderbeu Korçë is a football club based in Korçë
, a city in southeastern Albania
. They play in the Albanian Superliga, which is the top tier in the country and are currently reigning champions. The club is named after Albania's greatest hero of all time, Skanderbeg
(Skënderbeu). The club plays its home games at Stadiumi Skënderbeu
which is one of the largest stadiums in the country, with a seating capacity of over 12,000.
on 15 April 1909 under the name "Vllazëria" by politician and poet Hilë Mosi
, making it the oldest club in Albania. During the years 1920 and 1922 there were football associations made in Korçë for the first time, such as Përparimi and Sport Klub Korça, in 1923 the Shpresa society was founded under the Albanian National Lyceum
. But it was not until 1925 that Skënderbeu would be born, as football began to more popular in this city of Albania, almost every field would be used as a football ground for locals to play and enjoy the sport. This led to many neighbourhoods in Korçës trying to form their own small football teams. In 1926 the Zhgaba society was created, and in 1927 many neighbourhood teams were finally set up, such as Leka i Madh, Pirro, Brekverdhit, Zjarri, Tigri and Diamanti. However there was still a main squad representing the city, which was Skënderbeu who managed to overcome problems in the start, some even political.
, Enver Kulla, Vasil Trebicka, Stavri Kondili, Aristotel Samsuri, with Qemal Omari as their manager.
Skënderbeu is also a three time finalist in the Albanian Cup
in 1958, 1965 and 1976, in which they lost all three finals. They did however win the Albanian First Division
in 1976/77 as well as three other times with the last win in 2008–2009 season where Skënderbeu won the rights to move into the Albanian Superliga where they have never looked back. As of May 8, 2011 they are the current champions in Albanian Superliga, thanks to their devoted manager Shpetim Duro, their generous and son of this city, president Agim Zeqo, and of course a very supportive fan base. The greatest manager in the club's history is Fredi Stefo who is also their most successful manager ever, with the first team and youth teams.
, Stavrion Lako, Bledi Shkëmbi, Paulin Dhëmbi
, Dhimitraq Xhambazi, Gjergji Ballço, Aleko Pilika, Maksim Tuxhari, Petro Mile, Hektor Shkurti, Gjergo Shule, Ridvan Shëllira, Ëngjëll Dvorani, Aristotel Samsuri, Servet Teufik Agaj
, Servet Gora, Kleo Marjani, Gentian Liçi and Petrika Tole.
to hold UEFA Champions League
matches in 2011.
Song of the Snow Wolves "Ujqërit E Dëborës"
By Endri & Stefi Prifti
Cup
Supercups
#Q = #preliminary, #PO = #play-offs, #G = #Group stage, #R = #round, 1/8 = quarter finals
Balkans Cup
(vice-captain)
Nurudeen Orelesi
Luko Biskup
Davor Bratić
Marko Radas
Bernardo Ribeiro
Ivan Gvozdenović
Altin Grbović
Sponsor links
Korçë
Korçë is a city in southeastern Albania and the capital of the Korçë District. It has a population of around 105,000 people , making it the sixth largest city in Albania...
, a city in southeastern Albania
Albania
Albania , officially known as the Republic of Albania , is a country in Southeastern Europe, in the Balkans region. It is bordered by Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovo to the northeast, the Republic of Macedonia to the east and Greece to the south and southeast. It has a coast on the Adriatic Sea...
. They play in the Albanian Superliga, which is the top tier in the country and are currently reigning champions. The club is named after Albania's greatest hero of all time, Skanderbeg
Skanderbeg
George Kastrioti Skanderbeg or Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu , widely known as Skanderbeg , was a 15th-century Albanian lord. He was appointed as the governor of the Sanjak of Dibra by the Ottomans in 1440...
(Skënderbeu). The club plays its home games at Stadiumi Skënderbeu
Stadiumi Skënderbeu
-The Stadium:Skënderbeu Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Korçë, Albania. The ground is currently the home of KF Skënderbeu Korçë. It has a seating capacity of 12,000 people all seater with night lighting.-History:...
which is one of the largest stadiums in the country, with a seating capacity of over 12,000.
Early years (1909–1927)
The club was founded in the city of KorçëKorçë
Korçë is a city in southeastern Albania and the capital of the Korçë District. It has a population of around 105,000 people , making it the sixth largest city in Albania...
on 15 April 1909 under the name "Vllazëria" by politician and poet Hilë Mosi
Hilë Mosi
- Biography :Hilë Mosi was born in Shkodër, northern Albania in 1885. He attended an Italian elementary school and later the Xavierian Shkodër Jesuit College before studying from 1904 to 1908 in Klagenfurt, southern Austria in order to become a teacher. In 1911 he took part in the Albanian uprising...
, making it the oldest club in Albania. During the years 1920 and 1922 there were football associations made in Korçë for the first time, such as Përparimi and Sport Klub Korça, in 1923 the Shpresa society was founded under the Albanian National Lyceum
Albanian National Lyceum
The Albanian National Lyceum was a high school in the city of Korçë, Albania, fully financed by the Albanian government, but that emphasized the French culture and the European values. The school fully functioned in the years 1917-1939...
. But it was not until 1925 that Skënderbeu would be born, as football began to more popular in this city of Albania, almost every field would be used as a football ground for locals to play and enjoy the sport. This led to many neighbourhoods in Korçës trying to form their own small football teams. In 1926 the Zhgaba society was created, and in 1927 many neighbourhood teams were finally set up, such as Leka i Madh, Pirro, Brekverdhit, Zjarri, Tigri and Diamanti. However there was still a main squad representing the city, which was Skënderbeu who managed to overcome problems in the start, some even political.
1930s Championships
The club participated for the first time in the Albanian Superliga in 1930, which was the first Albanian tournament. At this time th entire city was behind the club , which helped Skënderbeu, along with the likes of KF Tirana and Vllaznia Shkodër earn a big name for themselves in this early chapter of Albanian football. During the 1930 championship, Skënderbeu finished runners up to KF Tirana, after forfeiting both championship playoff matches. The club managed to win its first ever Albanian Championship just 3 years later in 1933, finishing 2 points ahead of Vllaznia. The championship winning side was: Klani Marjani, Kristaq Bimbli, Andrea Çani, Andon Miti, Lefter Petra, Flori Stasa, Nexhat Dishnica, Tomor Ypi, Thoma Vangjeli, Servet Teufik AgajServet Teufik Agaj
Servet Teufik Agaj is a former Albanian football player who played for Skënderbeu Korçë during the 1930s, where he won the club's first ever Albanian Championship in 1933, a season in which he also finished as top scorer with 7 goals in 5 games.- References :...
, Enver Kulla, Vasil Trebicka, Stavri Kondili, Aristotel Samsuri, with Qemal Omari as their manager.
Skënderbeu is also a three time finalist in the Albanian Cup
Kupa e shqipërisë
The Albanian football Cup is the main "knockout" competition in Albanian football. The competition started in 1939 as "Kupa e Mbretit" . Just after a year the cup was suspended as the Second World War started. It started again in 1948 as "Kupa e Republikes"...
in 1958, 1965 and 1976, in which they lost all three finals. They did however win the Albanian First Division
Albanian First Division
The Albanian First Division is the second level of association football in Albania. The league was first created with the name Kategoria e Dytë and has also been named Kategoria A2 in recent years....
in 1976/77 as well as three other times with the last win in 2008–2009 season where Skënderbeu won the rights to move into the Albanian Superliga where they have never looked back. As of May 8, 2011 they are the current champions in Albanian Superliga, thanks to their devoted manager Shpetim Duro, their generous and son of this city, president Agim Zeqo, and of course a very supportive fan base. The greatest manager in the club's history is Fredi Stefo who is also their most successful manager ever, with the first team and youth teams.
Players over the ages
Some players over the ages include, Koço Dinella, Jani Kaçi, Dhimitër Dëmbo, Aleko Toshi, Gaqo Lara, Tefik OsmaniTefik Osmani
Tefik Osmani is an Albanian football defender. Currently he is with KS Teuta but he has previously played for the Ukrainian clubs Vorskla Poltava and Metalurg Zaporozhye. He has also been called up for the Albanian national team.-KF Tirana:...
, Stavrion Lako, Bledi Shkëmbi, Paulin Dhëmbi
Paulin Dhëmbi
Paulin Dhëmbi is an Albanian football midfielder who plays for Besa Kavaje.He has been capped three times for Albania.-Career:* 1996-1998 : KS Skënderbeu Korçë* 1998-2002 : KS Dinamo Tiranë* 2002-2003 : KF Partizani Tiranë...
, Dhimitraq Xhambazi, Gjergji Ballço, Aleko Pilika, Maksim Tuxhari, Petro Mile, Hektor Shkurti, Gjergo Shule, Ridvan Shëllira, Ëngjëll Dvorani, Aristotel Samsuri, Servet Teufik Agaj
Servet Teufik Agaj
Servet Teufik Agaj is a former Albanian football player who played for Skënderbeu Korçë during the 1930s, where he won the club's first ever Albanian Championship in 1933, a season in which he also finished as top scorer with 7 goals in 5 games.- References :...
, Servet Gora, Kleo Marjani, Gentian Liçi and Petrika Tole.
Stadiumi "Skënderbeu"
Stadiumi Skënderbeu is a multi-use stadium in Korçë. The ground is currently the home of K.F. Skënderbeu Korçë. It has a seating capacity of 12,000 people all seater with night lighting.History
The stadium is the current grounds for K.F. Skënderbeu Korçë as well as other municipal athletic events. It was first opened in 1957 and then later fully renovated in 2010 thanks to major contributions by various corporate donors. The stadium was approved by UEFAUEFA
The Union of European Football Associations , almost always referred to by its acronym UEFA is the administrative and controlling body for European association football, futsal and beach soccer....
to hold UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
matches in 2011.
Supporters
Skënderbeu's supporters are called "Ujqërit E Dëborës" like Skënderbeu Korçë team, and were formed in 2005.Song of the Snow Wolves "Ujqërit E Dëborës"
| Kënga e Tifozave – The Fans Song |
|---|
| Vraponi ju tifoza |
| Në stadium të shkojmë |
| Korçën të shikojmë |
| Patjeter do fitojmë, Oleee Oleeee Oleeee. |
| E Bardhë E Kuqe |
| Ngjyra e dashurisë |
| Ekipi i Skënderbeut |
| Kampioni i Shqipërisë!! |
K.F. Skënderbeu Korçë official anthem
| Himni i Skënderbeut – Skënderbeu anthem |
|---|
| OOOOO... |
| JEEEEE... |
| SKËNDERBEU! |
| SKËNDERBEU! |
| I kuq është gjaku që në vena kalon |
| Me këto ngjyra ne shkruam histori |
| Se ne jemi, jemi ndër të parët kampion |
| Për mbi një kalë të bardhë që vrapon |
| Një pelerinë e kuqe vallëzon |
| Për nder emrin e heroit tonë |
| (SKËNDERBEU!) |
| Fitore, fitore, skuadra jonë |
| (SKËNDERBEU!) |
| OOOOOEEEEE OOOOOEEEEE Para Skënderbe |
| OOOOOEEEEE OOOOOEEEEE Fitore duam ne |
| OOOOOEEEEE OOOOOEEEEE Para Skënderbe |
| OOOOOEEEEE OOOOOEEEEE Fitore duam ne |
| Jemi ne, "Ujqërit e Dëborës" |
| Duam ne... |
| (SKËNDERBEU!) |
| Majën e fitores |
| (SKËNDERBEU!), (SKËNDERBEU!) |
| OOOOOEEEEE OOOOOEEEEE Para Skënderbe |
| OOOOOEEEEE OOOOOEEEEE Fitore duam ne |
| OOOOOEEEEE OOOOOEEEEE Para Skënderbe |
| OOOOOEEEEE OOOOOEEEEE Fitore duam ne |
| OOOOOEEEEE OOOOOEEEEE Para Skënderbe |
| OOOOOEEEEE OOOOOEEEEE Fitore duam ne |
| OOOOOEEEEE OOOOOEEEEE Para Skënderbe |
| OOOOOEEEEE OOOOOEEEEE Fitore duam ne |
| SKËNDERBEU! (8X) |
By Endri & Stefi Prifti
Domestic
League- Albanian Superliga (level 1)
-
Winner (2): 1933, 2010/11 -
Runners-up (3): 1930, 1934 & 1976/77
- Albanian First DivisionAlbanian First DivisionThe Albanian First Division is the second level of association football in Albania. The league was first created with the name Kategoria e Dytë and has also been named Kategoria A2 in recent years....
(level 2)
- Winner (4): 2006/07
- Runners-up (3): 1989/90, 1994/95 & 2004/05
Cup
- Albanian Cup
- Finalist (3): 1958, 1965 & 1976
Supercups
- Albanian SupercupAlbanian SupercupThe Albanian Supercup of football has been played since 1989. It is a single match at the beginning of the season between the winners of the Albanian First Division and Albanian Cup. Every match has been played in the National Stadium of Tirana....
- Runners-up (1): 2011
Minor Honours
- SuperSport TrophySuperSport TrophyThe SuperSport Trophy is a yearly football pre-season tournament played by 3 Albanian football teams, organized by SuperSport Albania. This is an unofficial tournament that has been held yearly since 2011...
- Winner (1): 2011
Seasons top scorers
| Season | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 |  Aristotel Samsuri |
Skënderbeu | 7 |
| 1933 | Servet Teufik Agaj Servet Teufik Agaj Servet Teufik Agaj is a former Albanian football player who played for Skënderbeu Korçë during the 1930s, where he won the club's first ever Albanian Championship in 1933, a season in which he also finished as top scorer with 7 goals in 5 games.- References :... |
Skënderbeu | 7 |
Records
- Biggest ever European home defeat: Skënderbeu Korçë 0:2 APOEL - 13 July 2011
- Biggest ever European away defeat: APOEL 4:0 Skënderbeu Korçë - 20 July 2011
By competition
(As of 15 September 2011)| Competition | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| App | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | |
 European UnionUEFA Champions LeagueUEFA Champions League The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It... |
1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| European UnionUEFA Cup/Europa League |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| European UnionUEFA Cup Winners' Cup UEFA Cup Winners' Cup The UEFA Cup Winners' Cup was a football club competition contested annually by the most recent winners of all European domestic cup competitions. The cup is one of the many inter-European club competitions that have been organised by UEFA. The first competition was held in the 1960–61 season—but... |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| European UnionIntertoto Cup UEFA Intertoto Cup The UEFA Intertoto Cup, also abbreviated as UI Cup and originally called the International Football Cup, was a summer football competition for European clubs that had not qualified for one of the two major UEFA competitions, the Champions League and the UEFA Cup. The competition was discontinued... |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| European UnionInter-Cities Fairs Cup Inter-Cities Fairs Cup The Inter-Cities Fairs Cup was a European football competition played between 1955 and 1971. The competition was the idea of Swiss pools supremo Ernst Thommen, Ottorino Barassi from Italy, and the English Football Association general secretary Stanley Rous, all of whom later became senior officials... |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| European UnionUEFA Super Cup |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| European UnionIntercontinental Cup Intercontinental Cup (football) The European/South American Cup, commonly referred to as the World Club Championship, Intercontinental Cup or Toyota Cup, was a football competition endorsed by UEFA and CONMEBOL, contested between the winners of the European Cup and the South American Copa Libertadores... |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
#Q = #preliminary, #PO = #play-offs, #G = #Group stage, #R = #round, 1/8 = quarter finals
| Season | Competition | Round | Country | Club | Home | Away | Aggregate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–12 2011–12 UEFA Champions League The 2011–12 UEFA Champions League is the 57th season of the European Cup, Europe's premier football tournament, and the 20th season in its current Champions League format. The final venue will be the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany... |
UEFA Champions League UEFA Champions League The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It... |
QR2 |  |
APOEL | 0–2 | 0–4 | 0–6 |  |
- 1QR = 1st Qualifying Round
- 2QR = 2nd Qualifying Round
- 1R = 1st Round
- 2R = 2nd Round
- 3R = 3rd Round
Balkans Cup
| Competition | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balkans Cup Balkans Cup In 1961, a Balkans Cup for football clubs from Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, Turkey, and Yugoslavia was introduced. It was played 27 times... |
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 8 | |
| Season | Competition | Group | Country | Club | Home | Away | Aggregate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 Balkans Cup In 1961, a Balkans Cup for football clubs from Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, Turkey, and Yugoslavia was introduced. It was played 27 times... |
Balkans Cup Balkans Cup In 1961, a Balkans Cup for football clubs from Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, Turkey, and Yugoslavia was introduced. It was played 27 times... |
B |  |
Aris F.C. (Thessaloniki) | 2–0 | 0–2 | 2–2 |
| 1978 Balkans Cup In 1961, a Balkans Cup for football clubs from Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, Turkey, and Yugoslavia was introduced. It was played 27 times... |
Balkans Cup Balkans Cup In 1961, a Balkans Cup for football clubs from Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, Turkey, and Yugoslavia was introduced. It was played 27 times... |
B |  |
HNK Rijeka | 1–0 | 0–6 | 1–6 |
Current squad
(As of 29 September 2011)| K.F. Skënderbeu Korçë Starting 11 in their 4-3-3 formation |
(vice-captain)
Foreign players
Almir SulejmanovičAlmir Sulejmanovic
Almir Sulejmanovič is a Slovenian footballer who plays as a right back for Albanian Superliga team Skenderbeu.-External links:* - PrvaLiga...
Nurudeen Orelesi
Nurudeen Orelesi
Nurudeen Adegbola Orelesi is a Nigerian football player currently plays for Skënderbeu Korçë in the Albanian Superliga. He is well known for his powerful and accurate long shots.-Career:...
Luko Biskup
Luko Biskup
Luko Biskup is a Croatian footballer who plays for Skenderbeu in the Albanian Superliga. -References:...
Davor Bratić
Davor Bratić
Davor Bratić is Croatian footballer who currently plays for Skënderbeu Korçë in the Albanian Superliga. His preferred position is central midfield, where he has played throughout his career.-External links:* at Football Database...
Marko Radas
Marko Radas
Marko Radaš is Croatian footballer who currently plays for Skënderbeu Korçë in the Albanian Superliga. His plays as a right fullback.-External links:* at Football Database* at Transfermarkt* at Soccer Way-References:...
Bernardo Ribeiro
Bernardo Ribeiro
Bernardo Salim Ribeiro, better known as Bernardo Ribeiro , is a Brazilian offensive midfielder who plays for Skënderbeu Korçë in the Albanian Superliga.-Early life:...
Ivan Gvozdenović
Ivan Gvozdenovic
Ivan Gvozdenović is a Serbian football defender who currently plays for KS Skenderbeu Korce in Albanian Superliga.- Career :...
Altin Grbović
Altin Grbović
Altin Grbović is an Serbian footballer.He played for Serbia & Montenegro U18.He plays striker who for KF Skënderbeu Korçë in the Albanian Superliga.-References:...
National players
| Nat. | Player | Years | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| |
Orges Shehi Orges Shehi Orges Shehi is an Albanian professional footballer who is currently playing for Skenderbeu in the Albanian Superliga.-Career:... |
2010- | 1 | 0 |
| |
Endri Vrapi | 2006– | 9 | 0 |
| |
Bledi Shkëmbi | 2001–2006 | 8 | 0 |
| |
Gjergji Muzaka Gjergji Muzaka Gjergji Muzaka is an Albanian footballer. The midfielder currently plays for KS Skenderbeu Korce in the Albanian Superliga at club level and Albania at international level. His main position is on the right hand side of the midfield but he can also play on the left and even in the middle... |
2008– | 14 | 1 |
| |
Igli Allmuça Igli Allmuça Igli Allmuça is an Albanian football player. The midfielder currently plays for Skenderbeu Korce.Igli is one of the best midfielders of all times who plays at Dinamo Tirana. Currently the team is in the head of the championship season 2007-2008 with 6 points ahead of Partizani Tirana the nearest... |
2011- | 1 | 0 |
| |
Igli Allmuça Igli Allmuça Igli Allmuça is an Albanian football player. The midfielder currently plays for Skenderbeu Korce.Igli is one of the best midfielders of all times who plays at Dinamo Tirana. Currently the team is in the head of the championship season 2007-2008 with 6 points ahead of Partizani Tirana the nearest... |
2010- | 1 | 0 |
| |
Daniel Xhafa Daniel Xhafa Daniel Xhafa is an Albanian football striker who currently plays for Skënderbeu Korçë in the Albanian Superliga. His main position is centre forward and he is known in Albania for his goalscoring ability which he has shown over the years... |
2005-2008 | 2 | 0 |
 |
Ivan Gvozdenović Ivan Gvozdenovic Ivan Gvozdenović is a Serbian football defender who currently plays for KS Skenderbeu Korce in Albanian Superliga.- Career :... |
2002 | 2 | 0 |
Headship
| Position | | Name |
|---|---|
| President | Agim Zqeo |
| Vice president | Ardjan Takaj |
| Thimi Grabocka |
Current coaching staff
| Position | | Name |
|---|---|
| Head Coach |  Stanislav LevýStanislav Levý Stanislav Levý is a retired football defender and currently the manager of KF Skënderbeu Korçë, a team that plays in the Albanian Superliga.... |
| Assistant Coach | Renato Rrapo |
| Goalkeeping Coach | Gjergji Kushe |
Medical staff
| Position | | Name |
|---|---|
| Club Doctor | |
| Physiotherapist | |
| Masseur | |
Main Sponsors
- Official shirt sponsor – Ama Coffee
- Official host broadcaster – SuperSport AlbaniaSuperSport AlbaniaSuperSport Albania is a TV package that is part of the DigitAlb pay TV company. They broadcast a range of different sports. Some of the main sports that they broadcast are the Spanish Primera Division, Italian Serie A, French Ligue 1, German Bundesliga, Dutch Eredivisie, Liga Sagres of Portugal,...
- Official sport clothing provider – LegeaLegeaLegea is a sportswear company founded in 1990, in Pompei, Italy. It is one of the most popular brands among Italian amateur football teams, now heavily expanding also among top division professional clubs....
Other Sponsors
- Red Bull Albania
- Birra KorçaBirra KorçaBirra Korça is a brewing company, founded in Korçë, Albania, in 1928. The company is a subsidiary of IHB group since 2004. It is the second largest beer producer in Albania.-History:...
- Plus CommunicationPlus CommunicationPlus Communication SH. a. is a telecommunication company headquartered in Tirana, Albania. It is the first Albanian cellphone company and 4th cellphone company in Albania. It operates networks in 2 countries . It is also the sponsor of the Albanian football team...
- Qëndra Tregtare Univers
Notable former players
External links
Official websitesSponsor links