MFK Zemplín Michalovce () is a Slovak professional football team based in the town of Michalovce, that competes in the Slovak First Football League, the top tier in the Slovak league system, from 2015–16.
History Zemplín Michalovce was formed in 1912. Football in Michalovce first played in the summer of 1912, where Michalovce loss against FK Pozdišovce 0–6. The second club, which was based in Michalovce is called NAC Michalovce (Nagymihályi athlétikai club) in 1914. On 13 June 2015, they defeated their main rival MFK Skalica in a decisive match 2–0 away win, secured their first place and a historic promotion to the Fortuna Liga.
Events timeline 1912 – Founded as Michalovský FS (Michalovský futbalový spolok) 1914 – Renamed Nagymihályi AC (Nagymihályi athleticai club) 1922 – Merged with ČsŠK Michalovce to Michalovský AC (Michalovský atletický club) 1926 – Renamed ŠK Michalovce (Športový klub Michalovce) 1928 – Merged with Törökvés Michalovce to ŠK Snaha Michalovce 1931 – Renamed FAK Michalovce (Futbalový a atletický klub Michalovce) 1938 – Renamed ŠK Zemplín Michalovce (Športový klub Zemplín Michalovce) 1945 - Renamed TJ Zemplín Vihorlat Michalovce (Telovýchovná jednota Zemplín Vihorlat Michalovce) 1991 - Renamed MFK Zemplín Michalovce (Mestský futbalový klub Zemplín Michalovce)
Honours
Domestic Czechoslovakia 1.SNL (1st Slovak National football league) (1969–93) Winners (1): 1974–75 Slovakia Slovak Second Division (1993–) Winners (1): 2014–15 (Promoted) Runners-up (1): 2013–14 Slovak Cup (1961–present) Semi-finals (1): 2016–17
Affiliated clubs The following clubs are affiliated with Zemplín Michalovce: AC Milan (2011–present) FK Sobrance-Sobranecko (2020–present)
Rivalries MFK Zemplín's biggest rivals are clubs from eastern Slovakia as 1. FC Tatran Prešov, Partizán Bardejov, FK Bodva, FK Humenné and near TJ FK Veľké Revištia. Smaller rivalry is with other teams from the east, Lokomotíva Košice, MFK Vranov nad Topľou, FK Slavoj Trebišov, FK Spišská Nová Ves, ŠK Odeva Lipany. MFK Zemplín Michalovce supporters called Ultras Zemplín Michalovce (GS-52) maintain friendly relations with fans of VSS Košice called as Viva Košice.
Transfers
MFK have produced numerous players that have gone on to represent the Slovak national football team. The top transfer was agreed in 2025 when 19 years old tallented midfielder Artúr Musák moved to Czech Baník Ostrava for a fee €700.000.
Record transfers RankPlayerToFeeYear1. Artúr Musák Baník Ostrava€700.00020252. Matej Trusa Viktoria Plzeň€500.00020223. Adam Žulevič Genoa U20€450.00020254. Gytis Paulauskas Jeju SK€400.00020265. Lazaros Rota Fortuna Sittard€200.0002019 Hugo Ahl FK Jablonec€200.0002026 *-unofficial fee
Sponsorship PeriodKit manufacturerShirt sponsor2004–05ATAK SportswearSPORT EXPRES2005–06none2006–09MacronScorp2009–10Jako2010–12Nike2012–14Joma2014–2017Adidas2018ISDB2019–2020ISDB, St. Nicolaus2020-2022St. Nicolaus, Scorp2022-St. Nicolaus, Tipsport
Club partners source Scorp ISDB Eurovia City of Michalovce Thermal Park Šírava Bel FIN.M.O.S.
Current squad As of 15 September 2026
For recent transfers, see List of Slovak football transfers summer 2026
Out on loan
Staff
Current technical staff As of 19 February 2024 StaffJob title Anton Šoltis Manager Patrik Durkáč Assistant manager Maroš Ferenc Goalkeeping coach Dávid Gubaňar Team Leader MUDr. Jozef Petrík Team Doctor Marek Mager Masseur Gabriel Csörgö Fitness Coach Veronika Dolutovská Physiotherapist
Results
League and Cup history Slovak League only (1993–present)
Year Division (name) Position Domestic cup Top scorer (goals) 2003–04 (III) 2. liga 2nd (promoted) did not enter Miroslav Tóth (28) 2004–05 (II) 1. liga 4th Round 1 Miroslav Tóth (10) 2005–06 (II) 1. liga 7th Round 1 Artem Yevlyanov (7) 2006–07 (II) 1. liga 2nd (Relegation playoff) Round 3 Maroš Bačík (8) 2007–08 (II) 1. liga 9th Round 1 Irakli Liluashvili (7) 2008–09 (II) 1. liga 9th Round 3 Jozef Gašpar (11) 2009–10 (II) 1. liga 6th Round 1 Ruslan Lyubarskyi (9) 2010–11 (II) 1. liga 4th Round 2 Filip Serečin (17) 2011–12 (II) 2. liga 6th Round 2 2012–13 (II) 2. liga 5th Round 1 Pavol Jurčo (8) 2013–14 (II) 2. liga 2nd Round 3 Michal Hamuľak (25) 2014–15(II) DOXXbet Liga 1st (promoted) Round 4 Samuel Bayón (18) 2015–16 (I) Fortuna Liga 11th Round 4 Dominik Kunca (7) 2016–17 (I) Fortuna Liga 8th Semi-finals Igor Žofčák (7) 2017–18 (I) Fortuna Liga 9th Round 5 Martin Koscelník (8) 2018–19 (I) Fortuna Liga 5th Semi–finals Peter Kolesár (5) Igor Žofčák (5) 2019–20 (I) Fortuna Liga 6th Round 3 Issa Modibo Sidibé (8) 2020–21 (I) Fortuna Liga 10th Round 4 Igor Žofčák (6) 2021–22 (I) Fortuna Liga 9th Round 4 Matej Trusa (6) 2022–23 (I) Fortuna Liga 9th Round 5 Matúš Marcin (7) 2023–24 (I) Niké Liga 11th Quarter-finals Matúš Marcin (10) 2024–25 (I) Niké Liga 7th Round of 16 Alexandros Kyziridis (15) 2025–26 (I) Niké Liga 5th Round of 16 Hugo Ahl (10)
Player records
Most goals
#Nat.NameGoals 1 Michal Hamuľak 41 2 Igor Žofčák 34 3 Matúš Marcin 27 4 Dominik Kunca 26 5 Martin Koscelník 20 Samuel Bayón 6 Martin Regáli 19
Players whose name is listed in bold are still active.
Notable players The following players collected seniorinternational caps for their respective countries. Players whose name is listed in bold represented their countries while playing for Zemplín. Past (and present) players who are the subjects of Wikipedia articles can be found here.
Amadou Coulibaly Vernon De Marco Pavol Diňa Pablo Gállego Andrej Hesek Jakub Hromada Adam Jakubech Eligijus Jankauskas Vladimír Janočko Akaki Khubutia Martin Koscelník Doriano Kortstam Juraj Kotula Patrik Le Giang Kingsley Madu Sainey Njie Alexandros Kyziridis Gytis Paulauskas Lukáš Pauschek Martin Raška Martin Regáli Spyros Risvanis Lazaros Rota Ousmane Samba Issa Modibo Sidibé Miroslav Seman Danilo Špoljarić Dušan Sninský Michal Škvarka Gino van Kessel Kévin Zonzon Igor Žofčák Matúš Marcin
Managers
Štefan Nadzam (1973–77) Štefan Nadzam (1981–87) Ján Kozák (2002–03) Jozef Škrlík (2004) Ján Karaffa (2005) Ladislav Molnár (2006) Mikuláš Komanický (2008–09) Vladimír Rusnák (2009–10) Vlastimil Petržela (2010–12) Albert Rusnák (2012–14) Jozef Bubenko (2013) Ondrej Duda (2014) František Šturma (2014 – 30 December 2015) Stanislav Griga (30 Dec 2015 – 30 May 2016) Anton Šoltis (7 June 2016 – 11 November 2019) Jozef Majoroš (11 Nov 2019–13 April 2021) Anton Šoltis (April 2021 – June 2021) Miroslav Nemec (June 2021 – March 2022) Norbert Hrnčár (March 2022 – May 2023) Vladimír Rusnák (May 2023) (interim) Marek Petruš (June 2023 – September 2023) Peter Struhár (September 2023 – Feb 2024) František Straka (Feb 2024–July 2024) Anton Šoltis (July 2024 – present)
References
External links Official website