KS Pogradeci

KS Pogradeci (Albanian: Klubi Sportiv Pogradeci) is an Albanian football club based in Pogradec, a city in southeastern Albania. They play their home games at the Gjorgji Kyçyku Stadium in Pogradec and they play in the Kategoria e Parë.

KS Pogradeci
Full nameKlubi Sportiv Pogradeci
Nickname(s)Liqenorët (The Lakes) Verdheblutë (The Yellow and Blues)
Short namePOG
Founded1932 (1932)
GroundGjorgji Kyçyku Stadium
Pogradec, Albania
Capacity10,700
OwnerMunicipality of Pogradec
ChairmanIlir Xhakolli
Head coachArdian Abazaj
LeagueKategoria e Parë, Group B
2019–20Kategoria e Parë, Group B, 2nd

History

The club was founded in 1932 with name 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 History

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
Gjorgji Kyçyku Stadium

The club has played its home matches at the Gjorgji Kyçyku Stadium since 1932.

Honours and achievements

Players

Current squad
As of 4 November 2019

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

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK  ALB Frederiko Torollari
2 MF  ALB Emiljano Hidri
3 DF  ALB Alsejni Dervishaj
4 DF  ALB Mikel Maxhari
5 DF  ALB Miklovan Pere
6 DF  ALB Armir Pura (vice-captain)
7 FW  ALB Artion Alillari
8 MF  ALB Kevi Berberi
9 FW  ALB Erjon Dragoj
10 MF  ALB Sajmir Jahaj (captain)
11 MF  ALB Hermes Shkulaku
12 GK  ALB Kostandino Dramolli
No. Pos. Nation Player
15 DF  ALB Paolo Kasmollari
16 MF  ALB Erald Gjona
17 MF  ALB Jurgesi Liçkollari
18 MF  ALB Arsen Kasa
21 MF  ALB Andi Çela
21 MF  ALB Ildian Shyti
22 FW  ALB Eldjon Topllari
23 FW  ALB Anteo Osmanllari
— GK  ALB Uendi Berberi
— DF  ALB Astrit Hysenllari
— MF  ALB Roxhers Laraku
— FW  ALB Kerjol Dervishaj

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

References

    KS Pogradeci Soccerway

    KS Pogradeci Matches

    KS Pogradeci Squad

    KS Pogradeci Statistics

    KS Pogradeci Transfers

    KS Pogradeci Trophies

    KS Pogradeci Venue

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