FK Ohrid

Football club

ГФК Охрид Лихнидос
GFK Ohrid Lychnidos

Full name| Gradski fudbalski klub Ohrid Lychnidos / Градски фудбалски клуб Охрид Лихнидос
Nickname(s)| Рибари (The Fishermen)
Founded| 1921; 104 years ago (1921)
Ground| SRC Biljanini Izvori
Capacity| 3,980
Chairman| Vladimir Aleksijoski
Manager| Pepi Džigerovski
League| Macedonian Second League
2024/25| 7th, Second League

Home colours

Away colours

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GFK Ohrid Lychnidos (Macedonian: ГФК Охрид Лихнидос; Albanian: KF Ohri Liqeni) is a football club from the city of Ohrid in North Macedonia. They play in blue and white jerseys at the SRC Biljanini Izvori football complex and its currently competing in the Macedonian Second League.

## History

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The club was created in 1921 under the name OSK Ohrid. It started competing under the name FK Ohrid in 1946 by uniting all the Ohrid football clubs (OSK, FK Ohridski Branovi, FK Jugoslavija, FK Rashanec and FK Gragjanski). They played in the old Macedonian Republic League in 1948 where they finished in 8th place. Perhaps, the most influential person for the rise in popularity of football in Ohrid was Boško Simonović, who was the team's coach.[1]

## Stadium

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The stadium SRC Biljanini Izvori was constructed in 1978 and has a seating capacity of 3,978. In 2021, a new eastern stand seating 1,478 people was opened. It is located at SRC Biljana's springs near the Ohrid Lake. It is a venue for football matches and National Athletic Championships.

## Supporters

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Ohrid Lihnidos supporters are called Ribari, which means Fishermen.

## Honours

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* Macedonian Second League
* Winners (1): 1993–94
* Runners-up (1): 2010–11

* Macedonian Third Football League
* Winners (2): 2006-07, 2018-2019
* Runners-up (1): 2004-05

* Macedonian Republic Cup
* Winners (1): 1973

## Recent seasons

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Season  | League  | Cup

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Division  | P  | W  | D  | L  | F  | A  | Pts  | Pos
1992–93  | 2\. MFL | 38  | 18  | 9  | 11  | 55  | 39  | 44  | 4th  |
1993–94  | 2\. MFL West | 26  | 15  | 5  | 6  | 61  | 19  | 35  | 1st ↑  | SF
1994–95  | 1\. MFL | 30  | 11  | 5  | 14  | 45  | 43  | 38  | 8th  |
1995–96  | 1\. MFL | 28  | 8  | 7  | 13  | 29  | 39  | 31  | 13th ↓  |
1996–97  | 2\. MFL West | 29  | 12  | 4  | 13  | 37  | 50  | 40  | 10th  | R2
1997–98  | 2\. MFL West | 30  | 10  | 6  | 14  | 47  | 46  | 36  | 12th  | R1
1998–99  | 2\. MFL West | 30  | 15  | 5  | 10  | 58  | 32  | 50  | 3rd  |
1999–00  | 2\. MFL West | 34  | 21  | 3  | 10  | 91  | 43  | 66  | 4th  | R2
2000–01  | 2\. MFL | 34  | 16  | 5  | 13  | 55  | 51  | 53  | 8th  | R1
2001–02  | 2\. MFL | 34  | 16  | 2  | 16  | 66  | 78  | 50  | 7th  | R1
2002–03  | 2\. MFL | 36  | 8  | 1  | 27  | 45  | 100  | 25  | 18th ↓  | PR
2003–04  | 3\. MFL Southwest  | ?  | ?  | ?  | ?  | ?  | ?  | ?  | ?  | PR
2004–05  | 3\. MFL Southwest  | 26  | 15  | 2  | 9  | 64  | 39  | 47  | 2nd  | PR
2005–06  | 3\. MFL Southwest  | ?  | ?  | ?  | ?  | ?  | ?  | ?  | ?  | R1
2006–07  | 3\. MFL Southwest  | ?  | ?  | ?  | ?  | ?  | ?  | ?  | 1st ↑  | PR
2007–08  | 2\. MFL | 32  | 12  | 5  | 15  | 43  | 53  | 41  | 9th  | PR
2008–09  | 2\. MFL | 29  | 8  | 6  | 15  | 31  | 50  | 30  | 11th  | R2
2009–10  | 2\. MFL | 26  | 5  | 1  | 20  | 26  | 52  | 82(−3) | 14th  | R2
2010–11  | 2\. MFL | 26  | 16  | 5  | 5  | 51  | 21  | 53  | 2nd ↑  | R2
2011–12  | 1\. MFL | 33  | 6  | 8  | 19  | 26  | 62  | 26  | 11th ↓  | PR
2012–13  | 2\. MFL | 30  | 4  | 1  | 25  | 25  | 100  | 7(−6) | 16th ↓  | R1
2013–14  | did not participate
2014–15
2015–16  | OFL Ohrid  | 18  | ?  | ?  | ?  | ?  | ?  | 47  | 1st ↑  | PR
2016–17  | 3\. MFL Southwest | 26  | 11  | 4  | 11  | 62  | 56  | 37  | 5th  | PR
2017–18  | 3\. MFL Southwest | 24  | 9  | 2  | 13  | 59  | 70  | 29  | 10th  | PR
2018–19  | 3\. MFL Southwest | 25  | 18  | 4  | 3  | 78  | 23  | 58  | 1st ↑  | PR
2019–201 | 2\. MFL West | 16  | 4  | 2  | 10  | 15  | 29  | 14  | 9th  | N/A
2020–21  | 2\. MFL West | 27  | 13  | 7  | 6  | 26  | 13  | 46  | 2nd  | R1
2021–22  | 2\. MFL West | 27  | 9  | 5  | 13  | 34  | 32  | 32  | 7th  | R2
2022–23  | 2\. MFL | 30  | 12  | 5  | 13  | 31  | 35  | 41  | 7th  | PR
2023–24  | 2\. MFL | 30  | 13  | 6  | 11  | 35  | 32  | 45  | 5th  | R2
2024–25  | 2\. MFL | 30  | 12  | 6  | 12  | 36  | 40  | 42  | 7th  | R1

1The 2019–20 season was abandoned due to the COVID-19 pandemic in North Macedonia.[2]

## Current squad

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As of 15 February 2025.

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

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1  | GK |  MKD | Pavel Risteski
2  | DF |  MKD | Martin Gjorgjievski
4  | DF |  MKD | Ensal Rashid
5  | DF |  MKD | Filip Gjorgoski
6  | DF |  MKD | Albnor Kaba
7  | MF |  MKD | Altin Loga
8  | MF |  MKD | Stefan Djajkoski
9  | FW |  MKD | Oliver Dishlieski
10  | MF |  MKD | Eren Partalko
11  | FW |  MKD | Angel Krsteski
12  | GK |  MKD | David Krsteski
| No. | Pos. | Nation  | Player

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13  | MF |  MKD | Andrej Ristovski
14  | DF |  MKD | Samed Kadrioski
16  | MF |  MKD | Viktor Naumvoski
17  | MF |  MKD | Hristijan Spiroski
18  | MF |  MKD | David Karamachoski
19  | FW |  MKD | Mihail Stojkoski
23  | MF |  MKD | Naumche Bakracheski
26  | MF |  MKD | Bojan Zaturoski
32  | GK |  MKD | Diel Doko
—  | DF |  CAN | Michael Robert Globochki
—  | DF |  MKD | Petar Petreski

### Youth players

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Youth players that have been summoned in the first team during the current 2024-25 season.

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

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3  | DF |  MKD | Kiril Gashoski
20  |  |  MKD | Vlatko Krkachoski
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21  |  |  MKD | Hristijan Stojanoski
—  |  |  MKD | Kliment Gashoski

### Notable former players

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This is a list of FK Ohrid players with senior national team appearances:

1. Isnik Alimi
2. Dančo Celeski
3. Goce Toleski
4. Jurica Siljanoski

## References

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1. ^ "History of FK Ohrid".
2. ^ "Вонредна седница на Управен одбор на Фудбалска федерација на Македонија: Прекин на натпреварувачката сезона 2019/2020". Фудбалска Федерација на Македонија. 4 June 2020.

## External links

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* FK Ohrid on Facebook (in Macedonian)
* Club info at MacedonianFootball (in English)
* Football Federation of Macedonia (in Macedonian)

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2025–26 Macedonian Second Football League teams

* Belasica
* Besa (DD)
* Bregalnica
* Detonit Plachkovica
* Golemo Konjari
* Kozhuf
* Novaci
* Ohrid
* Osogovo
* Pobeda
* Sasa
* Shkëndija 77
* Skopje
* Sloga 1934
* Teteks
* Vardar (N)

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Macedonian First Football League

Seasons|

* 1992–93
* 1993–94
* 1994–95
* 1995–96
* 1996–97
* 1997–98
* 1998–99
* 1999–2000
* 2000–01
* 2001–02
* 2002–03
* 2003–04
* 2004–05
* 2005–06
* 2006–07
* 2007–08
* 2008–09
* 2009–10
* 2010–11
* 2011–12
* 2012–13
* 2013–14
* 2014–15
* 2015–16
* 2016–17
* 2017–18
* 2018–19
* 2019–20
* 2020–21
* 2021–22
* 2022–23
* 2023–24
* 2024–25
* 2025–26

2025–26 teams|

* Arsimi
* AP Brera
* Bashkimi (2011)
* Makedonija G.P.
* Pelister
* Rabotnichki
* Shkëndija
* Shkupi
* Sileks
* Struga
* Tikvesh
* Vardar

Former teams|

| Active
(lower leagues)|

* Belasica
* Besa (DD)
* Borec
* Bregalnica (Sh)
* Drita
* Gorno Lisiche
* Gostivari
* Karaorman
* Kozhuf
* Kumanovo
* Ljuboten
* Madjari Solidarnost
* Napredok
* Ohrid
* Osogovo
* Pobeda (2010)
* Renova
* Rudar
* Sasa
* Skopje
* Teteks
* Turnovo
* Vardarski
* Voska Sport

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Defunct
(or inactive)|

* 11 Oktomvri
* Balkan
* Bashkimi (1947)
* Bregalnica (D)
* Cementarnica 55
* Metalurg
* Milano
* Mladost (CD)
* Pobeda (1941)
* Sloga Jugomagnat
* Vëllazërimi 77

Associated competitions|

* Macedonian Cup
* Supercup
* Second League
* Third League
* UEFA Champions League
* UEFA Europa League
* UEFA Conference League

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Ohrid

Geography|

* Galičica Mountain
* Lake Ohrid

Landmarks|

* Ancient Theatre
* Plaošnik
* Robevi House
* Samuel's Fortress
* St. Erazmo
* Trebeništa

Churches|

* St John at Kaneo
* St Naum
* Ss Clement and Panteleimon
* St Sophia

Sports|

* SRC Biljanini Izvori
* Biljanini Izvori Sports Hall
* GFK Ohrid Lihnidos
* RK Ohrid 2013
* KK AMAK SP
* KK AV Ohrid
* ŽFK Biljanini Izvori
* Ohrid Swimming Marathon

Education|

* University of Information Science and Technology
* Institute for Protection of Cultural Monuments and National Museum

Events|

* Balkan Folklore Festival
* Colony Ramazzoti
* Ohrid Choir Festival
* Ohrid Fest
* Ohrid Summer Festival

Transportation|

* Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport

People|

* List of people from Ohrid

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*[DF]: Defender
*[MF]: Midfielder
*[FW]: Forward
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