FC Ferizaj
| Full name | Football Club Ferizaj | ||
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| Nickname | Ujqit (The Wolves) | ||
| Short name | FCF | ||
| Founded | 1923 as FK Borci 1953 (current form) | ||
| Ground | Ferizaj Synthetic Grass Stadium | ||
| Capacity | 3,000 | ||
| Chairman | Lulzim Abazi | ||
| Manager | Nevil Dede | ||
| League | Kosovo Superleague | ||
| 2024–25 | Kosovo Superleague, 5th of 10 | ||
| Website | fcferizaj | ||
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Football Club Ferizaj (Albanian: Klubi Futbollistik Ferizaj), commonly known as Ferizaj, is a professional football club based in Ferizaj, Kosovo. Founded in 1923,[1] they are the oldest football club in Kosovo, and in 1953 it was re-established with its current name.[2] They currently play in the Kosovo Superleague, the top tier of football in the country.
History
The club was formed in 1923 as FK Borci (meaning "fighters" in Serbian).[1]
In 1953, a group of local enthusiasts refounded the club as FC Ferizaj with the aim of creating a football club to represent their city. The establishment marked the beginning of its long-term development within regional football. During its early years, the club faced significant challenges, including limited infrastructure and financial resources. Training sessions were often held on school fields, and matches were played in smaller local venues. Despite these constraints, the club continued to develop through the dedication of players, staff, and supporters.[2]
Over time, FC Ferizaj gained recognition within Kosovo football and gradually progressed through the domestic league system. The club later competed in the country’s higher divisions, including appearances in the Kosovo Superleague.[2]
In addition to its competitive activities, the club placed emphasis on youth development through its academy system. Several players developed at the club advanced to professional careers, including participation in national teams and transfers to clubs abroad.[2]
On 7 July 2019, FC Ferizaj held a media conference announcing that a group of English and local investors had assumed leadership of the club. Among the investors was former English international striker Brian Deane, who acquired a 50% share in the club.[3] In December 2019, the English investors withdrew from the club, and the local investors took full ownership of the club.[4]
Honours
| Type | Competition | Titles | Seasons/Years |
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| Domestic | Kosovo First League | 1 | 2012–13 |
Players
Current squad
- As of 4 March 2026
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Academy and contracted players
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Out on loan
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List of managers
- Skënder Shengyli
- Bylbyl Sokoli (Jan 2013–Jun 2014)
- Arsim Abazi (Mar 2014–May 2014)[5]
- Rexhep Murseli (–Jun 2015)
- Agron Selmani (29 Jul 2015–Sep 2016)[6]
- Arsim Abazi (14 Sep 2016–5 Jan 2017)[7]
- Argjend Beqiri (7 Jan 2017–20 Apr 2017)[8]
- Rexhep Murseli (24 Jun 2017–)[9]
- Bylbyl Sokoli (Jan 2018–May 2018)[10]
- Afrim Tovërlani (26 Jul 2018–Jan 2019) [11]
- Bylbyl Sokoli (23 Jan 2019–Jun 2019)[12]
- Bekim Isufi (Aug 2019–Feb 2020)[13]
- Arbnor Morina (17 Sep 2021–9 Oct 2022)
- Andrej Panadić (12 Oct 2022–9 Jun 2023)
- Ismet Munishi (13 Jun 2023–21 Oct 2023)
- Arsim Abazi (11 Dec 2024–)
References
- ^ a b "KF Ferizaj Veteranët – FC Ferizaj Veterans". vymaps.com. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
- ^ a b c d "Klubi" [Club] (in Albanian). FC Ferizaj. Retrieved 14 February 2026.
- ^ "KF Ferizaj bëhet me pronarë të rinj" [KF Ferizaj becomes with new owners] (in Albanian). Telegrafi. 7 July 2019.
- ^ "KF Ferizaj në telashe, largohen edhe investitorët anglezë" [KF Ferizaj in difficulties as English investors also withdraw]. 2lonline.com (in Albanian). 16 December 2019.
- ^ Abazi: Nuk heqim dorë nga titulli - Telegrafi (in Albanian)
- ^ ZYRTARE: Agron Selmani trajner i Ferizajt - Telegrafi (in Albanian)
- ^ Zyrtare: Arsim Abazi, trajner i ri i Ferizajt - Gazeta Sheshi (in Albanian)
- ^ Argjend Beqiri emërohet trajner i KF Ferizaj - Ferizaj Press (in Albanian)
- ^ Ferizaj konfirmon trajnerin e ri Archived 2021-05-12 at the Wayback Machine - Gazeta Metro (in Albanian)
- ^ Bylbyl Sokoli bëhet trajner i Ferizajt - Telegrafi (in Albanian)
- ^ Zyrtare: Afrim Tovërlani, trajner i Ferizajt - Telegrafi (in Albanian)
- ^ Zyrtare: Bylbyl Sokoli emërohet trajneri i Ferizajt, vjen edhe një përforcim - Telegrafi (in Albanian)
- ^ Zyrtare: Bekim Isufi, trajner i ri i Ferizajt - Telegrafi (in Albanian)