MFK Skalica is a
Slovak football team, based in the town of
Skalica
Skalica (german: Skalitz, hu, Szakolca, Latin: ''Sakolcium'') is the largest town in Skalica District in western Slovakia in the Záhorie region. Located near the Czech border, Skalica has a population of around 15,000.
Etymology
The name is de ...
. The club was founded in 1920. The club plays in the
Fortuna Liga
The Slovak Super Liga is the top level football league in Slovakia, currently known as the Fortuna Liga due to a sponsorship arrangement. It was formed in 1993 following the dissolution of Czechoslovakia. The record for most titles is eleven, ...
, first football league in the Slovakia, and hosts home games at the
Mestský štadión Skalica.
History
* 1920–1945 Founded as ŠK Skalica
* 1945–1953 Renamed Sokol Tekla Skalica
* 1953–1963 Renamed DŠO Tatran Skalica
* 1963–1990 Renamed TJ ZVL Skalica
* 1990–2006 Renamed Športový klub ŠK Skalica
* 2006–present Renamed MFK Skalica
Promotion to Fortuna Liga
MFK Skalica reached
Fortuna Liga
The Slovak Super Liga is the top level football league in Slovakia, currently known as the Fortuna Liga due to a sponsorship arrangement. It was formed in 1993 following the dissolution of Czechoslovakia. The record for most titles is eleven, ...
despite defeat 0:2 by
MFK Zemplín Michalovce in closing match of
DOXXbet liga on 13 June 2015 and they surprised everyone by securing the second spot in the league and securing the first historical promotion to the highest football tier in Slovakia as well as
MFK Zemplín Michalovce.
Honours
Domestic
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Slovak Second Division
** ''Runners-up (2):''
2014–15 (Promoted),
2017–18
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Slovak Cup
The Slovak Cup () is the main knockout cup competition in Slovak football. The winner qualifies for the UEFA Europa Conference League.
History
The competition was first contested in 1969. Until 1993, the winner of the Slovak Cup would face the w ...
''(1961–present)''
** ''Runners-Up (1):''
2016–17
Sponsorship
Current squad
''As of 8 February 2023''
''For recent transfers, see
List of Slovak football transfers winter 2022-23''.
Management Staff
Source
mfkskalica.sk
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Notable players
Had international caps for their respective countries. Players whose name is listed in bold represented their countries while playing for Skalica.
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Martin Dobrotka
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Ľuboš Hajdúch
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Ikenna Hilary
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Pavol Majerník
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Jaroslav Mihalík
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Juraj Piroska
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Blažej Vaščák
Managers
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Štefan Horný (2012–30 June 2015)
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Aleš Křeček
Aleš Křeček (born 26 December 1971) is a Czech former football player and current manager of the Czech Republic U-20.
He was appointed manager of Czech 2. Liga side Slovan Varnsdorf in August 2010. In September 2011, Křeček left his po ...
(3 July 2015 – 28 Oct 2015)
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Štefan Horný (28 Oct 2015 – 31 May 2016)
[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/svk1/clanok208307-Skalica_v_druhej_lige_s_novym_trenerom_Horny_skoncil.htm? ]
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Jozef Kostelník (May 2016–July 2018)
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Jozef Dojčan (July 2018-July 2019)
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Jozef Kostelník (July 2019-May 2022)
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Juraj Jarábek (May 2022 – Dec 2022)
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Pavol Majerník (Dec 2022 – )
References
External links
Official website
Football clubs in Slovakia
Association football clubs established in 1920
MFK Skalica
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