KF Tomori
Full nameFutboll Klub Tomori Berat
Nickname(s)Tigrat e Beratit (The Tigers of Berat)
Mistrecët (The Captious)
FoundedNovember 25, 1923 (1923-11-25)
GroundTomori Stadium
Berat, Albania
Capacity18900
OwnerMunicipality of Berat
ChairmanAvenir Bejo
LeagueKategoria e Parë
2022–23Kategoria e Parë, 4th
WebsiteClub website

KF Tomori is an Albanian football club based in the city of Berat. The club's home ground is the Tomori Stadium and they currently participate in the Kategoria e Parë.

History

The sport of football was introduced to the city of Berat in the early 1910s by students who had completed their studies abroad. They brought back footballs and the rules of the game from their travels which they then passed onto the locals. As early as 1913, amateur neighbourhood teams were formed, such as Çunat e Lumit, Vakëfi, Kalaja and Opinga. In 1923, an artists and sports club was founded in Berat, under the name Tomori, named after the nearby Mount Tomorr. It was established in the neighbourhood facilities of a local school called Mangalem, and the first team was formed with 18 teenage players. With the Albanian Football Association's foundation in 1930, the club participated in its first official tournament in the same year, which was the second tier of the newly established Albanian football system. Tomori won the 1930 Albanian First Division and gained promotion to the Albanian Superliga. Prior to their debut season in the top flight the club changed its name from Tomori to Muzaka in 1931, and during the 1931 season, they finished in 7th and last place with a record of 1 draw and 5 losses, which led to their relegation.[1] They returned to the Albanian First Division in 1932 where they would remain for 4 seasons. In 1935, the Albanian Football Association did not organise any competitions so the club was not active for the year. In 1936, football resumed in Albania and the club changed its name back to Tomori and finished second in the Albanian First Division, achieving promotion to the Albanian Superliga for the second time. In 1936 season, the club again finished last in the top flight, level on points with Ismail Qemali Vlorë, who they lost 2–1 to in a relegation play off held in Kavajë at the end of the season to determine Tomori's immediate relegation once again.[2]

1936–1949: KS Tomori 1950: Berati 1951–1957: Puna 1957–deri tani: KS Tomori

Members of the Presidency: (1923–1926) Chairman: Zyhdi Doko Secretary: Shyqyri Lakra Other members: Lilo Xhimitiku Andon Myzeqari Vangjel Haxhistasa Alqiviadhi Shyti

In 1964, Tomori was runner-up in the Albanian Cup, losing in the final to KS Partizani.

Tomori won the Albanian First Division championship four times: in 1930, 1950, 1970, and 1977.

In 1991–1992, F.K Tomori participated in the Balkans Cup but lost on aggregate to FC Oţelul Galaţi (2:4), who went on to be runners-up of the competition.

Their first participation in European football was in the UEFA Cup 2000-01, losing 2–5 on aggregate to Cypriot team APOEL F.C.

In 2000, F.K Tomori were runners-up in the championship, losing on penalty kicks against FK Tirana with the game having finished 1–1 after extra time had been played.

Stadium

Tomori Stadium was built in 1985 and holds 14,500 spectators. This is the third highest capacity stadium in Albania after Qemal Stafa Stadium and Loro Boriçi Stadium.[3] The stadium finally completed its renovation in early 2012, where 13,000 tickets went on sale for the first game held there. Interest was high because the last Albanian Superliga game to be held there was in 2002.[4]

Fans

Tomori has some of the most fervent fans in Albania.

Also, Tomori have tifo-groups like Mistrecat, Berat Hooligans and Ultras Tomori.

Rivalries

Tomori's biggest rivals are Naftëtari, with Kuçovë only 20 kilometres down the road and with fans of both clubs working together in the textile industry during the 1970s. Also Lushnja and Apolonia Fier are in a small distance from each other.[5]

Honours

European Cups history

2000–01 UEFA Cup

After finishing second in the 1999-2000 season, Tomori would play for the first time against APOEL. Since that year the team has never been able to play in European competitions. Gentian Lako was the first player to score a goal for Tomori in a UEFA CUP qualifying round.

  • QR1=1st Qualifying Round
Season Competition Round Country Team Home Away Aggregate
1991–92 Balkans Cup SF Romania Oțelul Galați 2–0 0–4 2–4
2000–01 UEFA Cup QR1 Cyprus APOEL 2–3 0–2 2–5

Recent seasons

Year Division Position
1999-2000 Albanian Superliga (I) 2nd
2000-01 Albanian Superliga (I) 12th
2001-02 Albanian Superliga (I) 14th
2002–03 Albanian First Division (II) 2nd
2003–04 Albanian First Division (II) 6 th
2004–05 Albanian First Division (II) 4th
2005–06 Albanian First Division (II) 6th
2006–07 Albanian First Division (II) 16th
2007–08 Albanian First Division(II) 16th
2008-09 Albanian Second Division (III) 3rd
2009–10 Albanian Second Division(III) 2nd
2010–11 Albanian First Division 2nd
2011-12 Albanian Superliga (I) 10th
2012-13 Albanian Superliga (I) 12th
2013-14 Albanian First Division (II) 4th
2014–15 Albanian First Division (II) 9th
2015-16 Albanian Second Division (III) 1st
2016-17 Albanian First Division (II) 5th
2017-18 Albanian First Division (II) 4th - Promotion Round
2018-19 Albanian First Division (II) 10th
2019-20 Albanian Second Division (III) 2nd
2020-21 Albanian First Division (II) 2nd Promotion Round
2021-22 Albanian First Division (II) 6th
2022-23 Albanian First Division (II) 4th - Promotion Round
2023-24 Albanian First Division (II)

Players

Current squad

As of 1 August 2023

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

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK Albania ALB Renco Memlika
2 DF Albania ALB Xhoel Vrapi
3 DF Brazil BRA Luiz Fernando
4 DF Albania ALB Stefan Abra
5 DF Norway NOR Agami Hando
6 DF Albania ALB Arber Deliu
7 MF Nigeria NGA Olalekan Aliu
8 MF Albania ALB Oresti Kasmollari
9 MF North Macedonia MKD Rrezart Kokollari
10 MF Albania ALB Erald Hyseni
11 MF Nigeria NGA Adetola Lawal
12 GK Albania ALB Kristian Rroku
14 MF Albania ALB Genaldo Sharavolli
No. Pos. Nation Player
15 MF Albania ALB Edmond Arëza
18 MF Nigeria NGA Samuel Solomon
19 MF Albania ALB Geraldo Sharavolli
20 FW Albania ALB Fernando Ndreaj
21 MF Albania ALB Lauren Ismailaj
25 MF Albania ALB Sali Kumani
32 DF Albania ALB Florian Trokthi
66 FW Albania ALB Kostika Beçka
75 MF Greece GRE Alen Luta
77 MF Albania ALB Ervis Caco
95 GK Albania ALB Divaldo Zema
99 MF Nigeria NGA Jonathan Marcelino

Notable players

Albania Theodhor Arbëri

Albania Arben Arbëri

Albania Përparim Kovaçi

Albania Klodian Arbëri

Albania Polizoi Arbëri

Albania Kliton Bozgo

Nigeria James Adeniyi

Albania Ilirjan Çaushaj

Albania Myrto Uzuni

Top scorers of Albanian Superliga

Season Player Club Goals
1980 Albania Përparim Kovaçi Tomori 18
1987 Albania Arben Arbëri Tomori 14
1991 Albania Kliton Bozgo Tomori 29
2000 Albania Klodian Arbëri Tomori 18

Coaching staff and officials

PositionName
ManagerAlbania Klodian Arbëri
Assistant managerAlbania Polizoi Arbëri
Goalkeeper managerAlbania Madrit Muxhaj
Medic of clubAlbania Elton Fani
Fitness coachAlbania Altin Allidri
Club SecretaryAlbania Ismet Ajazi

Historical list of coaches

References

  1. Armillotta, Giovanni (2000). "ALBANIAN FOOTBALL SEASON 1931". Giovanni Armillotta. Retrieved 3 August 2010.
  2. Albanian Football Season 1937
  3. WorldStadiums. "World Stadiums Data". Retrieved 3 August 2010.
  4. 10 vite pritje, Berati në festë
  5. Përparim Kovaçi, “pantera” e Beratit që u rebelua për një frigorifer - Panorama (in Albanian)
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