Klubi Futbollistik Trepça '89, commonly known as Trepça '89, is a professional football club based in Mitrovica, Kosovo. The club plays in the First Football League of Kosovo, which is the second tier of football in the country.

Trepça '89
Full nameKlubi Futbollistik Trepça '89
Nickname(s)Minatorët (Miners)
Luanët e nëntokës (Underground lions)
Short nameT'89
Founded1940; 84 years ago (1940), as KF Rudari 1992; 32 years ago (1992), as Minatori '89
GroundRiza Lushta Stadium,
Capacity5,000[1]
PresidentAbedin Zeka
ManagerShpëtim Idrizi
LeagueKosovo First League
2022–23Kosovo Superleague, 9th of 10 (relegated)

History

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Rudari (1940–1992)

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The club was founded as KF Rudari Stari Trg in 1940. Rudari won the Kosovo Province League in 1956, 1958 and 1960.[2]

Minatori 89 (1992–2000)

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In 1992, The club was refounded as Minatori '89 and relocated from Stari Trg to Mitrovicë. The number 89, symbolizes the year of the 1989 Kosovo miners' strike.[3]

Trepça’89 (2000–present)

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In the 2016–17 season they were crowned champions for the first time in the club's history.[4] KF Trepça '89 was the first Kosovan club to participate in the UEFA Champions League qualification in 2017.

Honours

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Trepça'89, the winner of 2011–12 Kosovar Cup.
KF Trepça'89 honours
Type Competition Titles Seasons/Years
Domestic Football Superleague of Kosovo 1 2016–17
First Football League of Kosovo 2009–10
Kosovar Cup 2011–12
Kosovar Supercup 2016–17

Players

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Current squad

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As of 19 February 2024

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

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK   KOS Amar Emini
3 DF   KOS Edison Dushi
4 DF   KOS Erdin Dushi
5 DF   KOS Fatbardh Latifi
6 MF   KOS Lulzim Peci (vice-captain)
7 MF   KOS Samir Sahiti (captain)
8 MF   KOS Milazim Bajraktari
9 FW   KOS Ardian Hasani
10 FW   KOS Bleon Sekiraqa
11 FW   KOS Armend Gashi
12 GK   KOS Donat Kaçiu
14 MF   KOS Andi Mehmeti
16 FW   KOS Ylli Ngucati
No. Pos. Nation Player
17 MF   KOS Dard Beka
18 FW   KOS Egzon Fazliu
19 DF   GHA Augustine Ameworlorna
21 FW   NGA John Idahor
22 DF   ALB Xhoel Plaku
23 MF   CMR Williams Boum Kouame
24 FW   GAM Madi Karamo Fatty
25 FW   GUI Mohamed Diaby
26 FW   ALB Kostika Beçka (on loan from Skënderbeu Korçë)
28 DF   KOS Andi Kadriu
30 MF   KOS Erion Doberdoli
45 MF   BRA Jhonatas da Silva
99 MF   KOS Ardi Qorri

Retired numbers

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

No. Pos. Nation Player
15 MF   KOS Erion Kajtazi (2022) – posthumous honour)[5]

Personnel

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Current technical staff
Position Name
Head coach   Shpëtim Idrizi
Assistant coach   Seid Onbashi
Assistant coach   Samir Sahiti
Goalkeping coach   Enver Salihi
Club Doctor   Veton Pllana
Physiotherapist   Endrit Bimbashi
Physiotherapist   Nysret Ymeri
Board members
Office Name
President   Abedin Zeka
Vice-President   Arsim Islami
Sports director   Veton Çitaku

Historical list of coaches

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Trepça'89 in Europe

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Trepça'89 competed in the UEFA Champions League for the first time in the 2017–18 season, entering at the first qualifying round. On 19 June 2017, in Nyon, the draw was held and Trepça'89 were drawn against Faroese side Víkingur Gøta.[16]

Season Competition Round Opponent Home Away Agg.
2017–18 UEFA Champions League 1Q   Víkingur Gøta 1–4 1–2 2–6

UEFA club coefficient ranking

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As of June 2022[17]
Rank Team Points Country Part
398   Gjilani 1000 1.633
399   Feronikeli 1500 1.633
400   Trepça'89 0.500 1.633
401   Aarat 1500 1.625
402   Sligo 1000 1.625
403   Shirak 1250 1.625

References

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  1. ^ "Stadiumi Riza Lushta". europlan.de (in German). Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  2. ^ "Historiku i FFK-së - Kampionët e Ligës së Kosovës nga viti 1945" (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 11 June 2023. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
  3. ^ "A e dini se Trepça'89 nuk është formuar në vitin'89? Ja cili është viti i themelimit të klubit". Gazeta Sheshi (in Albanian). 30 June 2017.
  4. ^ "Për herë të parë në histori, Trepça '89 shpallet kampion i Kosovës". politiko.al. 11 June 2023.
  5. ^ "Fjalim përkujtimor" [Memorial speech]. Facebook (in Albanian). KF Trepça '89. 11 December 2022. Dhimbja nuk shprehet me fjale por ERI do mbetet gjithmone ne zemrat e Klubit, per ndere Trepca 89 prej sot Fanelen me numerin 15 do ta ngrijm dhe do ta vendosim ne sirtar me te cilen fanelë ERI ishte pjese e Ekipit Senior[self-published]
  6. ^ Abazi debuton me fitore në stolin e Trepça ‘89 - Bota Sot (in Albanian)
  7. ^ "Duraku zëvendëson Prekazin". topsporti.com (in Albanian). 29 September 2014. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
  8. ^ Zyrtare: Afrim Toverlani trajner i ri i Trepçës ‘89 - Gazeta Express (in Albanian)
  9. ^ Arsim Thaqi, trajner i Trepça’89 - Telegrafi (in Albanian)
  10. ^ Gani Sejdiu, trajner i Trepçës ‘89 - Telegrafi (in Albanian)
  11. ^ ZYRTARE: Bekim Shotani, trajner i Trepçës ‘89 - Gazeta Olle (in Albanian)
  12. ^ Trepça ’89 prezanton trajnerin e ri - Telegrafi (in Albanian)
  13. ^ Lajmi mbrëmjes vjen nga Mitrovica, Gani Sejdiu trajner i Trepça ‘89 - Gazeta Topi (in Albanian)
  14. ^ Zyrtare: Gugash Magani, trajner i ri i Trepça ’89 - Telegrafi (in Albanian)
  15. ^ LAJMI I FUNDIT: Shpëtim Idrizi bëhet trajner i skuadrës së Superligës - Gazeta Olle (in Albanian)
  16. ^ "Hidhet shorti. Ja kundërshtari i Trepça'89 në Champions League". Syri.net (in Albanian). 19 June 2017.
  17. ^ "Member associations – UEFA club coefficient ranking". UEFA.
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