KS Pogradeci (Albanian: Klubi Sportiv Pogradeci) is a professional football club based in Pogradec, Albania. The club plays in the Kategoria e Parë, which is the second tier of football in the country.
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| Full name | Klubi Sportiv Pogradeci | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Liqenorët Verdheblutë | ||
| Founded | 1932 | ||
| Ground | Gjorgji Kyçyku Stadium Pogradec, Albania | ||
| Capacity | 10,700 | ||
| Owner | Municipality of Pogradec | ||
| President | Ilir Xhakolli | ||
| Manager | Samuel Nikaj | ||
| League | Kategoria e Parë | ||
| 2023–24 | Kategoria e Dytë, Group B, 1st (promoted) | ||
History
The club was founded in 1932 as Klubi Sportiv Dragoj Pogradeci. In the 1936 season, the club played for the first time in the highest league in Albania. During the largest part of the communist era, the club was known as KS Ylli i Kuq Pogradeci. The greatest success of club history is the achievement of the semi-finals of the Albanian Cup in the 1992–93 season.
Name changes
1932 - 1947: KS Dragoj Pogradeci
1947 - 1949: KS Spartak Pogradeci
1949 - 1950: KS Pogradeci
1950 - 1958: KS Spartak Pogradeci
1958 - 1992: KS Ylli i Kuq Pogradeci
1992 - recent: KS Pogradeci
Stadium
The club has played its home matches at the Gjorgji Kyçyku Stadium since 1932.
Honors and achievements
- Kategoria e Parë
- Champions (3): 1963–64, 1990–91, 2010–11
- Kategoria e Dytë
- Champions (3): 1959–60, 1984–85, 2023–24
- Runners-up (1): 2003–04
Players
Current squad
- As of 1 February 2024
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | MF |  ALB | Fabjan Nallbati |
| 16 | GK | ALB | Marjel Angjeli |
| 17 | MF |  GHA | Deen Ibrahim |
| 19 | FW | ALB | Rajan Lipo |
| 20 | DF | ALB | Renato Këndezi |
| 21 | MF | ALB | Angelo Demaj |
| 22 | FW | ALB | Eldjon Topllari |
| 26 | FW | ALB | Euxhenio Torollari |
| 27 | MF | ALB | Kevin Myslimi |
| 44 | FW | ALB | Arbri Pengu |
| 48 | MF |  NGA | Suleiman Danladi |
| 77 | FW | ALB | Klejdi Rapo |
Staff
| Role | Staff |
|---|---|
| Chairman | Ilir Xhakolli |
| Coach | Ardian Abazaj |
| Assistant coach | Gentjan Muska |
| Doctor | Besnik Tira |
| Physiotherapist | Arben Shkëmbi |
| Physiotherapist | Alma Angjo |
Recent seasons
| Season | League | Pos | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts | Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–11 | First Division | 1 | 30 | 22 | 2 | 6 | 56 | 27 | 68 | FR |
| 2011–12 | Superliga | 13 | 26 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 25 | 47 | 19 | SR |
| 2012–13 | First Division | 5 | 30 | 13 | 3 | 14 | 49 | 44 | 42 | FR |
| 2013–14 | First Division | 6 | 30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 33 | 31 | 42 | FR |
| 2014–15 | First Division | 8 | 27 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 21 | 29 | 31 | SR |
| 2015–16 | First Division | 2 | 27 | 20 | 3 | 4 | 51 | 24 | 63 | FR |
| 2016–17 | First Division | 3/3 | 26 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 31 | 28 | 29/24 | FR |
| 2017–18 | First Division | 4/5 | 26 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 33 | 39 | 27/22 | SR |
| 2018–19 | First Division | 6/6 | 26 | 13 | 2 | 11 | 36 | 29 | 26/28 | FR |
External links
- FutbolliShqiptar.net (in Albanian)
- Albanian Soccer News (in Albanian and English)