MFK Zemplín Michalovce (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈzempliːm ˈmixalɔwtse]) 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.
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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
*-unofficial fee
Sponsorship
Club partners
source
Scorp
ISDB
Eurovia
City of Michalovce
Thermal Park Šírava
Bel
FIN.M.O.S.
Current squad
As of 15 September 2026
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
For recent transfers, see List of Slovak football transfers summer 2026
Out on loan
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Staff
Current technical staff
As of 19 February 2024
Results
League and Cup history
Slovak League only (1993–present)
Player records
Most goals
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.