FK Vardar
Squad
Jasir Asani2013current
Goran Popov2014current
Aco Stojkov2015current
Stefan Spirovski2015current
Daniel Avramovski2019current- Blagoje Vidinić1951–1955
- Kiril Dojčinovski1963–1967
Darko Pančev1983–1988- Boban Babunski1986–1992
- Vujadin Stanojković1986–1989
Ivan Tričkovski2004–2006
Stefan Ristovski2008–2010- Aco Stojkov2013–2013
- Aco Stojkov2013–2014
Boban Nikolov2015–2018
Darko Velkovski2015–2018
Senijad Ibričić2015–2015
FK Vardar is the most successful football club in North Macedonia, with a rich history dating back to 1947.
The club has won twelve Championship titles, six Macedonian Cups, and one Yugoslav Cup, showcasing its dominance in the region.
FK Vardar was formed through the merger of FK Pobeda and FK Makedonija in a cinema hall in Skopje.
Biography
Formation
FK Vardar, a prominent football club based in Skopje, North Macedonia, was established on July 22, 1947, through the merger of two city rivals, FK Pobeda and FK Makedonija. The club's original colors were decided to be blue, but this was quickly changed to the now-recognizable red and white. The newly formed team began competing in the Macedonian Republic League and quickly made its mark in the football scene.
Early Success and Evolution
The club's first major achievement came in the 1960-61 season when they won the Yugoslav Cup, marking a significant milestone in their history. Over the years, FK Vardar has experienced several promotions and relegations, showcasing resilience and adaptability. The club's colors evolved to red and black after the 1963 Skopje earthquake, when equipment was donated by the famous Milan football club, further solidifying its identity.
Dominance in Macedonian Football
FK Vardar is recognized as the most successful football club in North Macedonia, having won a total of twelve Macedonian First League titles, six Macedonian Cups, and two Macedonian Super Cups. Their historic achievement in 2017 as the first Macedonian club to qualify for the group stage of a European competition marked a new era of recognition on the international stage. The club continues to be a powerhouse in Macedonian football, with a legacy that includes numerous domestic and regional honors.
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Career & Clubs
First Federal League
After World War Two, FK Vardar was established with the merger of city rivals FK Pobeda (1919) and FK Makedonija (1922), in the hall of cinema "Vardar" on 22 July 1947. The fusion assembly had decided the club's color to be blue but it was changed at the next assembly the decision to red and white.
FK Pobeda competed in District League and Subdivision League until 1941 winning in 1927, 1928 and 1929 Championships. After winning the Macedonian Republic League 1947 they merged with FK Makedonija, that competed in the first season of the Federal League after the World War II, and finished at the eighth place and won the relegation playoffs against FK Sloga from Novi Sad. However, during the following decade they were relegated and promoted back several times.
The present recognizable red and black color jerseys were brought back again after the 1963 Skopje earthquake when the famous Milan football club sent equipment for the Skopje's team. The club won its first major trophy in the 1960–61 Yugoslav Cup.
Many famous players from the region started their careers at Vardar, and their triumph in the Yugoslav Cup was a highlight. The leader of that particular generation of players was Andon Dončevski, who later coached the team from 1986 to 1988. The 1985–86 Yugoslav First League season ended notoriously due to massive irregularities during the last week of fixtures, as the Football Association of Yugoslavia headed by Slavko Šajber voided the last…
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- First Macedonian Football League
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- Macedonian Second Football League
Legacy
As of 15 May 2026 Legacy titles: SK Vardar, Pobeda Skopje, Gragjanski, Makedonija Winners (10) 1922, 1923, 1927, 1928, 1929, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1946, 1947
Domestic
Macedonian First League Winners (12): 1992–93, 1993–94, 1994–95, 2001–02, 2002–03, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2019–20, 2025–26 Macedonian Football Cup Winners (6): 1992–93, 1994–95, 1997–98, 1998–99, 2006–07, 2024–25 Macedonian Republic Cup Winners (12): 1955–56, 1965–66, 1966–67, 1967–68, 1968–69, 1969–70, 1970–71, 1971–72, 1972–73, 1979–80, 1980–81, 1991–92 Macedonian Football Supercup Winners (2): 2013, 2015 Yugoslav Cup Winners (1): 1960–61
European
Balkans Cup Runners-up (2): 1972, 1974
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Identifiers & aliases
FK Vardar is a professional football club based in Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia, which competes in the Macedonian First League. It is the most successful football club in football in North Macedonia, that has won twelve Championship titles, six Macedonian Cups, two Macedonian Super Cups and one Yugoslav Cup. In 2017, it became the first Macedonian club to qualify for the group stage of a European competition.
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