{{Short description|Association football club in Kosovo}} {{Infobox football club | clubname = Ferizaj | image = FC Ferizaj.svg | upright = 0.7 | fullname = Football Club Ferizaj | nickname = Ujqit (''The Wolves'') | short name = FCF | founded = {{Start year and age|1923}} as FK Borci<br />{{nowrap|{{Start date and age|1953}} (current form)}} | ground = Ferizaj Synthetic Grass Stadium | capacity = 3,000 | chairman = Lulzim Abazi | manager = Arsim Abazi | league = {{Kosovo football updater|Ferizaj}} | season = {{Kosovo football updater|Ferizaj2}} | position = {{Kosovo football updater|Ferizaj3}} | website = {{URL|https://fcferizaj.com/}} | pattern_la1 = _macroncerberuseco25wrb | pattern_b1 = _macroncerberuseco25wrb | pattern_ra1 = _macroncerberuseco25wrb | leftarm1 = ffffff | body1 = ffffff | rightarm1 = ffffff | shorts1 = ffffff | socks1 = ffffff | pattern_la2 = _macroncerberuseco25rbw | pattern_b2 = _macroncerberuseco25rbw | pattern_ra2 = _macroncerberuseco25rbw | leftarm2 = 0000ff | body2 = 0000ff | rightarm2 = 0000ff | shorts2 = 0000ff | socks2 = 0000ff }} '''Football Club Ferizaj''' ({{langx|sq|Klubi Futbollistik Ferizaj}}), commonly known as '''Ferizaj''', is a professional football club based in Ferizaj, Kosovo. Founded in 1923,<ref name=FCF>{{cite web|url=https://vymaps.com/XK/KF-Ferizaj-Veteranet-FC-Ferizaj-Veterans-1908070152829081/|title=KF Ferizaj Veteranët – FC Ferizaj Veterans|website=vymaps.com|access-date=2 February 2020}}</ref> they are the oldest football club in Kosovo, and in 1953 it was re-established with its current name.<ref name=History/> 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).<ref name=FCF/>
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.<ref name=History>{{cite web|url=https://fcferizaj.com/klubi/|title=Klubi|trans-title=Club|language=Albanian|publisher=FC Ferizaj|access-date=14 February 2026}}</ref>
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.<ref name=History/>
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.<ref name=History/>
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.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://telegrafi.com/kf-ferizaj-behet-pronare-te-rinj/|title=KF Ferizaj bëhet me pronarë të rinj|trans-title=KF Ferizaj becomes with new owners|language=Albanian|publisher=Telegrafi|date=7 July 2019}}</ref> In December 2019, the English investors withdrew from the club, and the local investors took full ownership of the club.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://2lonline.com/kf-ferizaj-ne-telashe-largohen-edhe-investitoret-angleze/|title=KF Ferizaj në telashe, largohen edhe investitorët anglezë|trans-title=KF Ferizaj in difficulties as English investors also withdraw|language=Albanian|website=2lonline.com|date=16 December 2019}}</ref>
==Honours== {| class="wikitable" width=68% style="text-align: center;font-size:100%;" |+FC Ferizaj honours !scope=col|Type !scope=col|Competition !scope=col|Titles !scope=col|Seasons/Years |- !Domestic |Kosovo First League |'''1''' |2012–13 |}
==Players== ===Current squad=== {{updated|1 June 2026}} <!----------------------------- READ THIS NOTICE FIRST BEFORE EDITING ---------------------------------- – Do NOT add new players before their signing is officially announced by the club through their website, including medical and signing the contract. A transfer fee agreed doesn't mean the player will sign. – Do NOT remove players before their exit is officially announced by the club. – Only add numberless players that are likely to become part of the first team – Pre-season numbers can be added temporarily with A REFERENCE – This is Wikipedia, not a football newspaper. Anything unconfirmed and unsourced will be removed on sight ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------> {{Fs start}} {{Fs player|no= 1|pos=GK|nat=KOS|name=Petrit Terziu}} {{Fs player|no= 4|pos=DF|nat=MKD|name=Ardit Iljazi}} {{Fs player|no= 6|pos=MF|nat=KOS|name=Alban Shabani}} {{Fs player|no= 7|pos=FW|nat=ALB|name=Ergys Peposhi|other=vice-captain}} {{Fs player|no= 8|pos=MF|nat=KOS|name=Donart Llabjani}} {{Fs player|no=11|pos=FW|nat=MKD|name=Jakup Berisha}} {{Fs player|no=16|pos=FW|nat=KOS|name=Artin Kurtaj}} {{Fs player|no=18|pos=DF|nat=MKD|name=Mexhit Neziri|other=4th captain}} {{Fs player|no=19|pos=FW|nat=KOS|name=Erion Sadriu}} {{Fs player|no=20|pos=DF|nat=MKD|name=Filip Gligorov}} {{Fs player|no=22|pos=MF|nat=KOS|name=Betim Haxhimusa|other=captain}} {{Fs player|no=26|pos=MF|nat=KOS|name=Gentrit Ramusa|other=3rd captain}} {{Fs mid}} {{Fs player|no=30|pos=DF|nat=SEN|name=El Hadji Gueye}} {{Fs player|no=32|pos=FW|nat=KOS|name=Arlind Sejdiu}} {{Fs player|no=33|pos=FW|nat=KOS|name=Leon Miftari}} {{Fs player|no=34|pos=MF|nat=KOS|name=Kushtrim Shabani}} {{Fs player|no=42|pos=DF|nat=CAN|name=Kosovar Sadiki}} {{Fs player|no=44|pos=MF|nat=KOS|name=Dior Gërbovci}} {{Fs player|no=45|pos=GK|nat=GUY|name=Kai McKenzie-Lyle}} {{Fs player|no=49|pos=FW|nat=CAN|name=Ruben Silva-Richards|other=on loan from Estoril U23}} {{Fs player|no=70|pos=FW|nat=NGR|name=Ade Oguns|other=on loan from Eupen}} {{Fs player|no=77|pos=MF|nat=KOS|name=Planet Veseli}} {{Fs player|no=88|pos=MF|nat=ALB|name=Plarent Fejzaj}} {{Fs player|no=95|pos=DF|nat=ALB|name=Rudolf Turkaj}} {{Fs player|no=99|pos=FW|nat=CMR|name=Benato Bekima}} {{Fs end}}
===Academy and contracted players=== {{Fs start}} {{Fs player|no= 5|pos=DF|nat=KOS|name=Ensar Murseli|other=part of under-21 team}} {{Fs player|no=17|pos=FW|nat=KOS|name=Erti Sherifi|other=part of under-21 team}} {{Fs player|no=24|pos=FW|nat=KOS|name=Ledian Krasniqi|other=part of under-21 team}} {{Fs mid}} {{Fs player|no=|pos=DF|nat=UZB|name=Abdugani Kamolov|other=out due to visa issues}} {{Fs player|no=|pos=DF|nat=MKD|name=Antonio Ilievski|other=out due to injury}} {{Fs end}}
===Out on loan=== {{Fs start}} {{Fs player|no=30|pos=GK|nat=KOS|name=Elvis Shehu|other=at Lepenci until 30 June 2026}} {{Fs end}}
==List of managers== {{div col|colwidth=35em|small=yes}} *{{flagicon|KOS}} Skënder Shengyli *{{flagicon|KOS}} Bylbyl Sokoli (Jan 2013–Jun 2014) *{{flagicon|KOS}} Arsim Abazi (Mar 2014–May 2014)<ref>[https://telegrafi.com/abazi-nuk-heqim-dore-nga-titulli/ Abazi: Nuk heqim dorë nga titulli] - Telegrafi {{in lang|sq}}</ref> *{{flagicon|KOS}} Rexhep Murseli (–Jun 2015) *{{flagicon|KOS}} Agron Selmani (29 Jul 2015–Sep 2016)<ref>[https://telegrafi.com/zyrtare-agron-selmani-trajner-i-ferizajt/ ZYRTARE: Agron Selmani trajner i Ferizajt] - Telegrafi {{in lang|sq}}</ref> *{{flagicon|KOS}} Arsim Abazi (14 Sep 2016–5 Jan 2017)<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20210518040319/https://www.gazetasheshi.com/zyrtare-arsim-abazi-trajner-i-ri-i-ferizajt/ Zyrtare: Arsim Abazi, trajner i ri i Ferizajt]}} - Gazeta Sheshi {{in lang|sq}}</ref> *{{flagicon|NMK}} Argjend Beqiri (7 Jan 2017–20 Apr 2017)<ref>[https://ferizajpress.com/argjend-beqiri-emerohet-trajner-i-kf-ferizaj/ Argjend Beqiri emërohet trajner i KF Ferizaj] - Ferizaj Press {{in lang|sq}}</ref> *{{flagicon|KOS}} Rexhep Murseli (24 Jun 2017–)<ref>[https://gazetametro.net/ferizaj-konfirmon-trajnerin-e-ri/ Ferizaj konfirmon trajnerin e ri] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512142225/https://gazetametro.net/ferizaj-konfirmon-trajnerin-e-ri/ |date=2021-05-12 }} - Gazeta Metro {{in lang|sq}}</ref> *{{flagicon|KOS}} Bylbyl Sokoli (Jan 2018–May 2018)<ref>[https://telegrafi.com/bylbyl-sokoli-behet-trajner-ferizajt-foto/ Bylbyl Sokoli bëhet trajner i Ferizajt ] - Telegrafi {{in lang|sq}}</ref> *{{flagicon|KOS}} Afrim Tovërlani (26 Jul 2018–Jan 2019) <ref>[https://telegrafi.com/zyrtare-afrim-toverlani-trajner-ferizajit/ Zyrtare: Afrim Tovërlani, trajner i Ferizajt] - Telegrafi {{in lang|sq}}</ref> *{{flagicon|KOS}} Bylbyl Sokoli (23 Jan 2019–Jun 2019)<ref>[https://telegrafi.com/zyrtarebylbyl-sokoli-trajneri-ri-ferizajt-vjen-edhe-nje-perforcim-te/ Zyrtare: Bylbyl Sokoli emërohet trajneri i Ferizajt, vjen edhe një përforcim] - Telegrafi {{in lang|sq}}</ref> *{{flagicon|KOS}} Bekim Isufi (Aug 2019–Feb 2020)<ref>[https://telegrafi.com/zyrtare-bekim-isufi-trajenri-ri-ferizajt/ Zyrtare: Bekim Isufi, trajner i ri i Ferizajt] - Telegrafi {{in lang|sq}}</ref> *{{flagicon|KOS}} Arbnor Morina (17 Sep 2021–9 Oct 2022) *{{flagicon|CRO}} Andrej Panadić (12 Oct 2022–9 Jun 2023) *{{flagicon|KOS}} Ismet Munishi (13 Jun 2023–21 Oct 2023) *{{flagicon|KOS}} Arsim Abazi (11 Dec 2024–) {{div col end}}
==References== {{reflist}}
{{First Football League of Kosovo}} {{Football Superleague of Kosovo}}
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