MFK Ružomberok
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MFK Ružomberok is a Slovak
football
club, playing in the city of Ružomberok
.
In 1993 the club gained promotion to the Slovak Second Division
for the first time and a second promotion to the Corgoň Liga in 1997. The clubs trophy cabinet stayed empty until their centenary year, when in 2006 they lifted both the Corgoň Liga title and the Slovakian Cup with the help of 21 goals from the league's joint top scorer Erik Jendrišek
. Other stars of the team in this successful season were Jan Nezmar
and Marek Sapara
. The team was coached at that time by František Komňacký
who in February 2007 went on to FC SKA Rostov-on-Don
.http://futbal.sme.sk/clanok.asp?cl=3140191
The league win gained them entry into the Champions league second qualifying stage, there they met Swedish side Djurgårdens IF, Ružomberok lost the first leg 1-0 but managed to pull back the deficit to win 3-2 on aggregate. The next round saw them meet Russian champions CSKA Moscow, the team lost conceding 5 goals without reply.
(vice-captain)
(captain)
Assistant Coach
Goalkeeping Coach
Medical Staff
Masseurs
Custodian
Jan Nezmar
Marián Had
Viliam Hýravý
Erik Jendrišek
Juraj Kucka
Marián Kurty
Miloš Lačný
Ján Maslo
Marek Sapara
Viktor Tegelhoff
Róbert Tomko
Jozef Vengloš
Igor Žofčák
Slovaks
The Slovaks, Slovak people, or Slovakians are a West Slavic people that primarily inhabit Slovakia and speak the Slovak language, which is closely related to the Czech language.Most Slovaks today live within the borders of the independent Slovakia...
football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
club, playing in the city of Ružomberok
Ružomberok
Ružomberok is a town in northern Slovakia, in the historical Liptov region. It has a population of around 30,000-Geography:...
.
History
Established in 1906, the club's colours have been traditionally white, yellow and red, which are also featured on the town's flag. However, the sponsor Mondi Business Paper SCP introduced new colours in 2005: orange, black and white.In 1993 the club gained promotion to the Slovak Second Division
Slovak Second Division
The Slovak Second League is the second division of Slovak football. Currently, there are twelve teams in the competition.-History:The league was formed as a second-tier league in Czechoslovakia. Before the dissolution of Czechoslovakia it consisted of 16 teams. Upon dissolution, six teams were...
for the first time and a second promotion to the Corgoň Liga in 1997. The clubs trophy cabinet stayed empty until their centenary year, when in 2006 they lifted both the Corgoň Liga title and the Slovakian Cup with the help of 21 goals from the league's joint top scorer Erik Jendrišek
Erik Jendrišek
Erik Jendrišek is a Slovak footballer who currently plays for the Fußball-Bundesliga club SC Freiburg and the Slovakia national football team.-Ružomberok:...
. Other stars of the team in this successful season were Jan Nezmar
Jan Nezmar
Jan Nezmar is a Czech football player who plays as a striker for the Czech club FC Slovan Liberec, where he is also club captain. He is the top scorer in the history of the club....
and Marek Sapara
Marek Sapara
Marek Sapara is a Slovak player who currently plays for Turkish Super League club Trabzonspor.-Rosenborg B.K.:...
. The team was coached at that time by František Komňacký
František Komnacký
František Komňacký is a Czech football coach who is currently coaching Czech club FK Jablonec.As a player, Komňacký played for regional clubs from South Moravia, his native region. In 1970 he went to Russia to study pedagogy and played four years until his graduation for Neftyanik Volgograd...
who in February 2007 went on to FC SKA Rostov-on-Don
FC SKA Rostov-on-Don
FC SKA Rostov-on-Don is a Russian association football club based in Rostov-on-Don. The club's rich history includes becoming runners-up of the Soviet Top League in 1966 and winning the Soviet Cup in 1981.-History:...
.http://futbal.sme.sk/clanok.asp?cl=3140191
The league win gained them entry into the Champions league second qualifying stage, there they met Swedish side Djurgårdens IF, Ružomberok lost the first leg 1-0 but managed to pull back the deficit to win 3-2 on aggregate. The next round saw them meet Russian champions CSKA Moscow, the team lost conceding 5 goals without reply.
Events timeline
- 1906 - Founded as Rózsahegyi Sport Club
- 1948 - Merged with SBZ Ruzomberok and Sokola SBZ Ružomberok
- 1953 - Renamed DSO Iskra Ružomberok
- 1955 - Revocation of the merger and renamed Iskra Ružomberok
- 1957 - Renamed TJ BZVIL Ružomberok
- 1989 - Renamed TJ BZ Ružomberok
- 1992 - Renamed ŠK Texicom Ružomberok
- 1995 - Renamed MŠK Ružomberok
- 1996 - Renamed MŠK SCP Ružomberok, Slovak 2nd League champion
- 2001 - First European qualification, UEFA Cup 2001-02
- 2003 - Renamed MFK Ružomberok
- 2006 - Slovak champion, Slovak FA Cup winner
- 2006 - Champions League qualification, 3rd round
Domestic
- Corgoň Liga (1993-)
- Winners (1): 2006Corgon Liga 2006-Final League Table:P = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; F = Goals for; A = Goals against; GD = Goal difference; Pts = Points; % = Performance percentage-Promoted Teams:...
- Winners (1): 2006
- Slovenský Pohár (Slovakian Cup)
- Winners (1): 2006
European
- UEFA Champions LeagueUEFA Champions LeagueThe 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...
- Third qualifying round, 2006-07UEFA Champions League 2006-07The 2006–07 UEFA Champions League was the 15th season of UEFA's premier European club football tournament, the UEFA Champions League, since it was rebranded from the European Cup, and the 52nd season overall. The final was contested by Milan and Liverpool on 23 May 2007...
- Third qualifying round, 2006-07
- UEFA CupUEFA CupThe UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
- First round, 2001-02, 2006-07UEFA Cup 2006-07The 2006–07 UEFA Cup was the 36th UEFA Cup, Europe's second tier club football tournament. On 16 May 2007, at Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland, Sevilla won their second consecutive UEFA Cup, defeating Espanyol 3–1 on penalties after the match finished 2–2 after extra time...
- First round, 2001-02, 2006-07
Current squad
As of 10 October 2011(vice-captain)
(captain)
Staff
Head Coach- Aleš KřečekAleš KřečekAleš Křeček is a Czech former football player who currently works as a football manager for Slovak First League side MFK Ružomberok....
Assistant Coach
- Viliam HýravýViliam HýravýViliam Hýravý is a Slovak football player. He played on the position of left defender.He played for Czechoslovakia, for whom he played 11 matches. He was a participant in the 1990 FIFA World Cup....
Goalkeeping Coach
- Milan Penksa
Medical Staff
- MUDr.Radovan Lastič
- MUDr.Tibor Letko
Masseurs
- Michal Cholvadt
- Jozef Hromka
Custodian
- Drahomír Bobák
Famous players
Jan Nezmar
Jan Nezmar
Jan Nezmar is a Czech football player who plays as a striker for the Czech club FC Slovan Liberec, where he is also club captain. He is the top scorer in the history of the club....
Marián Had
Marián Had
Marián Had is a Slovak footballer who plays for ŠK Slovan Bratislava mainly as a left defender.A regular for Slovakia, he can also appear as a central defender.-Football career:...
Viliam Hýravý
Viliam Hýravý
Viliam Hýravý is a Slovak football player. He played on the position of left defender.He played for Czechoslovakia, for whom he played 11 matches. He was a participant in the 1990 FIFA World Cup....
Erik Jendrišek
Erik Jendrišek
Erik Jendrišek is a Slovak footballer who currently plays for the Fußball-Bundesliga club SC Freiburg and the Slovakia national football team.-Ružomberok:...
Juraj Kucka
Juraj Kucka
Juraj Kucka is a Slovak football midfielder who currently plays for the Italian Serie A club Genoa and the Slovakia national football team.-Club career:...
Marián Kurty
Marián Kurty
Marián Kurty is a former Slovak football midfielder.-Career:Talented Kurty started his professional career at BSC Bardejov. In year 2001, he joined Slovak club MŠK SCP Ružomberok. After termination of the contract in Ružomberok, he moved to FK Dukla Banská Bystrica. For chronic back problems,...
Miloš Lačný
Miloš Lačný
Miloš Lačný is a Slovak footballer who currently plays for the Corgoň Liga club ŠK Slovan Bratislava, on loan from AC Sparta Prague.-Career:...
Ján Maslo
Ján Maslo
Ján Maslo is a Slovak football defender who currently plays for the Ukrainian Premier League club FC Volyn Lutsk.-External links:**-References:...
Marek Sapara
Marek Sapara
Marek Sapara is a Slovak player who currently plays for Turkish Super League club Trabzonspor.-Rosenborg B.K.:...
Viktor Tegelhoff
Viktor Tegelhoff
Viktor Tegelhoff was a Slovak football player. He played for club ŠK Slovan Bratislava.-External links:**...
Róbert Tomko
Róbert Tomko
Róbert Tomko is a Slovak football striker who currently plays for the Slovak 2. liga club Partizán Bardejov.-External links:* at fcvion.sk * at transfermarkt.at...
Jozef Vengloš
Jozef Vengloš
Dr. Jozef Vengloš is a former Czechoslovak football player and coach. He has a Doctorate in Physical Education, as well as specialising in Psychology...
Igor Žofčák
Igor Žofcák
Igor Žofčák is a Slovak football midfielder who currently plays for the Slovak Corgoň Liga club ŠK Slovan Bratislava and Slovakia national football team.-International:*UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship: Third place...