MFK Zemplín Michalovce is a Slovak football team, based in the town of Michalovce who are playing in the Fortuna Liga, the top tier in the Slovak football league system, from 2015–16.
History
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.
Honours
Domestic
Czechoslovakia
Slovakia
Affiliated clubs
The following clubs are affiliated with Zemplín Michalovce:
Rivalries
MFK Zemplín's biggest rivals are clubs from eastern Slovakia as MFK Košice, 1. FC Tatran Prešov, Partizán Bardejov, FK Bodva Moldava nad Bodvou, 1. HFC Humenné and near TJ FK Veľké Revištia. Smaller rivalry is with other teams from the east, FC 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 MFK Košice called as VSS Košice.
Sponsorship
| Period |
Kit manufacturer |
Shirt sponsor |
| 2004–05 |
ATAK |
SPORT EXPRES |
| 2005–06 |
none |
| 2006–09 |
Macron |
Scorp |
| 2009–10 |
Jako |
| 2010–12 |
Nike |
| 2012–14 |
Joma |
| 2014–present |
Adidas |
|
Club partners
source[3]
- Scorp
- City of Michalovce
- ingema
- Hotel Jalta
- b.u.m. studio
Current squad
As of March 26, 2016.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
For recent transfers, see List of Slovak football transfers winter 2015–16.
Out on loan
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Notable players
Had international caps for their respective countries. Players whose name is listed in bold represented their countries while playing for Zemlín.
- Past (and present) players who are the subjects of Wikipedia articles can be found here.
Staff
Current technical staff
- As of 13 Jan 2016
| Staff |
Job title |
 Stanislav Griga |
Manager |
| Anton Šoltis |
Assistant manager |
| Adrián Devečka |
Assistant manager |
| Peter Pillár |
Goalkeeping coach |
| Peter Ščobik |
Team Leader |
| MUDr. Ján Paľovčík |
Team Doctor |
| Igor Iľko |
Masseur |
| Ladislav Bubernák |
Masseur |
Managers
Reserve team
MFK Zemplín Michalovce B are the reserve team of MFK Zemplín Michalovce. They currently play in the Majstrovstvá regiónu (Eastern division).
References
External links
A.C. Milan (2011–present)[2]
Vlastimil Petržela (2010–2012)