FK Železiarne Podbrezová

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Podbrezová
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Full name Futbalový klub Železiarne Podbrezová
Nickname(s) Železiari (Ironmongers)
Horehronci (People from Upper Hron Region)
Founded 1920; 104 years ago (1920)
as RTJ Podbrezová
Ground ZELPO Aréna
Ground Capacity 4,061
Owner Železiarne Podbrezová a.s.[1] 35%
Stanislav Lobotka 35%
Other investors 30%
President Július Kriváň
Manager Roman Skuhravý
League Niké liga
2022–23 Fortuna liga, 4th of 12
Website Club home page

FK Železiarne Podbrezová (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈʐelezɪɐrɲe ˈpɔdbrezɔʋaː]) is a Slovak football team, based in the town of Podbrezová.

History

Podbrezová was formed in 1920 as RTJ Podbrezová. The club is also particularly famous for its youth program that has produced many Slovak talents over the years, including Juraj Kucka, Michal Breznaník, Róbert Pich, Peter Štyvar and Marek Bažík. Podbrezová has been cooperating with the Italian club Inter, in a worldwide social project – Inter Campus (2002–2008). Argentine midfielder Pablo Podio, who played for Podbrezová, is a product of the Inter Campus project. Major achievements in the history of the club include: second place in the I. liga in the 2007/2008 season and the semifinals of the Slovak Cup in the 2001/2002 season. In 2009–10, the club withdrew from the Slovak First League.[2]

Fortuna Liga promotion

In 2013–2014, Podbrezová were promoted to the top flight of Slovak football for the first time in their history. The success was born under the leadership of coach Jaroslav Kentoš. The keys players were Vratislav Greško, Blažej Vaščák, Jozef Hanák, Michal Pančík and others.

Events timeline

  • 1920 – Founded as RTJ Podbrezová[3]
  • 1930 – Merged with Tatran Horná Lehota and renamed ŠK Podbrezová
  • 1936 – Renamed ŠKP Podbrezová
  • 2006 – Merged with Brezno and renamed FO ŽP Šport Podbrezová
  • 2017 – Renamed FK Železiarne Podbrezová[4]

Affiliated clubs

The following clubs are affiliated with Podbrezová:

Honours

Domestic

Sponsorship

Period Kit manufacturer Shirt sponsor
1998–1999 Puma none
1999–2001 ATAK Sportswear
2001–2002 NIKE Železiarne Podbrezová
2002–2004 ŽP Trade
2004–2005 Puma none
2005–2006 NIKE ŽP Trade
2006–2007 ALEA none
2007–2010 Jako Železiarne Podbrezová
2010–2022 Adidas
2022-present Niké

Club partners

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Current squad

As of 29 July 2023 Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Position Player
1 Slovakia GK Richard Ludha (captain)
3 Slovakia DF Filip Mielke
4 Slovakia DF Matej Oravec
6 The Gambia MF Mahmudu Bajo
7 Slovakia MF Roland Galčík
10 Slovakia MF Jozef Špyrka
11 Slovakia MF Samuel Ďatko
14 Slovakia MF Matej Grešák
15 Slovakia DF René Paraj
19 Republic of Macedonia MF Martin Talakov
20 Slovakia DF Peter Kováčik
No. Position Player
23 Slovakia MF Mikuláš Bakaľa
25 Slovakia MF Šimon Faško
27 Nigeria MF Ridwan Sanusi
28 Slovakia GK Adam Danko
29 Slovakia FW Marek Kuzma
30 Slovakia FW Andy Masaryk
32 Slovakia MF Martin Lupták
34 Slovakia MF Patrik Blahút
39 Slovakia DF Marek Bartoš
77 Czech Republic MF Christophe Kabongo (on loan from Belgium Lommel)
81 Slovakia GK Michal Lukáč
90 Ghana FW Mark Assinor Osei

For recent transfers, see List of Slovak football transfers summer 2023

Out on loan

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Position Player
Slovakia GK Ivan Rehák (at Slovakia FK Pohronie until 30 June 2023)
No. Position Player

Staff

Current technical staff

As of 4 January 2022
Staff Job title
Czech Republic Roman Skuhravý Manager
Slovakia Štefan Markulík Assistant manager
Slovakia František Kunzo Team Leader
Slovakia Tomáš Čechovič Goalkeeping coach
Slovakia Ernest Caban Team Doctor
Slovakia Richard Horňák Fitness coach
Slovakia Dárius Kolodzej Masseur

Club officials

Position Name
President Slovakia Július Kriváň
Vice president Slovakia Marián Kurčík
Vice president Slovakia Vladimír Soták ml.

Notable players

Had international caps for their respective countries

For full list, see Category:ŽP Šport Podbrezová players

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Notable managers

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References

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  2. ↑ Podbrezovú vylúčili z prvej ligy. Na vlastnú žiadosť 19.03.2012, aktualne.atlas.sk
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External links

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