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NK Celje is a football club based in Celje, Slovenia, playing their home matches at Stadion Z'dežele. Follow NK Celje on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.
Franko Kovacevic leads NK Celje's scoring in league play with 11 goals this season. Nikita Iosifov has contributed 6, while Matej Poplatnik has added 5.
NK Celje have been in mixed form recently, winning 1 of their last 5 matches (20% win rate). They have scored 7 goals and conceded 10 during this period. In the Conference League, they faced a 0-3 loss to Rijeka, and a 0-0 draw with Shelbourne. In the Prva Liga, they faced a 3-3 draw with Maribor, a 3-1 win against Radomlje, and a 1-3 loss to Olimpija Ljubljana.
Recent results for NK Celje:
- December 11, 2025: Conference League - 0-3 loss at Rijeka
- December 18, 2025: Conference League - 0-0 draw vs Shelbourne
- February 1, 2026: Prva Liga - 3-3 draw at Maribor
- February 4, 2026: Prva Liga - 3-1 win vs Radomlje
- February 8, 2026: Prva Liga - 1-3 loss at Olimpija Ljubljana
Upcoming fixtures for NK Celje:
- February 14, 2026: Prva Liga - vs Mura
- February 19, 2026: Conference League - at Drita
- February 22, 2026: Prva Liga - at Aluminij
- February 26, 2026: Conference League - vs Drita
- March 1, 2026: Prva Liga - at NK Bravo
Looking ahead, NK Celje have 2 home games and 3 away fixtures in their next 5 matches. Upcoming opponents: Mura (home), Drita (away), Aluminij (away), Drita (home), and NK Bravo (away).
NK Celje currently sits in 1st place in the Prva Liga with 47 points from 21 matches (14W 5D 2L).
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NK Celje | 21 | 14 | 5 | 2 | +32 | 47 |
| 2 | Koper | 21 | 11 | 4 | 6 | +11 | 37 |
| 3 | Maribor | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | +13 | 35 |
| 4 | Olimpija Ljubljana | 21 | 10 | 4 | 7 | +4 | 34 |
| 5 | NK Bravo | 21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | -1 | 28 |
| 6 | Aluminij | 21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | -4 | 28 |
| 7 | Radomlje | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | -6 | 28 |
| 8 | Mura | 21 | 4 | 6 | 11 | -11 | 18 |
| 9 | Primorje | 20 | 5 | 3 | 12 | -17 | 18 |
| 10 | Domzale | 18 | 3 | 3 | 12 | -21 | 12 |
NK Celje's squad consists of 34 players. Goalkeepers: Zan-Luk Leban (Slovenia), Luka Kolar (Slovenia), Simon Sluga (Croatia), Tiijan Zorko (Slovenia). Defenders: Juanjo Nieto (Spain), Damjan Vuklisevic (Slovenia), Gasper Vodeb (Slovenia), Artemijus Tutyskinas (Lithuania), Nino Vukasovic (Croatia), David Castro (Spain), Zan Karnicnik (Slovenia), Matija Boben (Slovenia), Lukasz Bejger (Poland). Midfielders: Svit Seslar (Slovenia), Darko Hrka (Slovenia), Florjan Jevsenak (Slovenia), Mario Kvesic (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Milot Avdyli (Kosovo), Papa Daniel (Nigeria), Ivica Vidovic (Croatia), Andrej Kotnik (Slovenia), Mark Zabukovnik (Slovenia), Sen Dzumhur (Slovenia), Ivan Calusic (Croatia), Vitali Lisakovich (Belarus). Forwards: Lucas Macak (Slovenia), Luka Perkovic (Slovenia), Nino Noordanus (Netherlands), Anomnachi Chidi (Sweden), Nikita Iosifov (Russia), Jakov Pranjic (Croatia), Armandas Kucys (Lithuania), Rudi Vancas (Slovenia), Matej Poplatnik (Slovenia).
NK Celje transfers: New signings include Vitali Lisakovich (from Baltika). Players transferred out include Danijel Sturm (to Sigma Olomouc), Franko Kovacevic (to Ferencvaros).
Albert Riera is the current head coach of NK Celje. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 57% win rate across 65 matches, averaging 1.97 points per game.
Notable previous managers include Damir Krznar managed the club for 2 seasons, recording 17 wins from 26 matches (65% win rate). Roman Pilipchuk managed the club for one season, recording 19 wins from 36 matches (53% win rate). Other former coaches include Simon Rozman, Dusan Kosic, Jiri Jarosik, and Igor Jovicevic.
NK Celje plays their home matches at Stadion Z'dežele in Celje, which has a capacity of 13,059.
FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of NK Celje, including live match updates, squad information, transfer news, fixture lists, and detailed performance analytics. Follow NK Celje to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.
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NK Celje is a football club based in Celje, Slovenia, playing their home matches at Stadion Z'dežele. Follow NK Celje on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.
Franko Kovacevic leads NK Celje's scoring in league play with 11 goals this season. Nikita Iosifov has contributed 6, while Matej Poplatnik has added 5.
NK Celje have been in mixed form recently, winning 1 of their last 5 matches (20% win rate). They have scored 7 goals and conceded 10 during this period. In the Conference League, they faced a 0-3 loss to Rijeka, and a 0-0 draw with Shelbourne. In the Prva Liga, they faced a 3-3 draw with Maribor, a 3-1 win against Radomlje, and a 1-3 loss to Olimpija Ljubljana.
Recent results for NK Celje:
- December 11, 2025: Conference League - 0-3 loss at Rijeka
- December 18, 2025: Conference League - 0-0 draw vs Shelbourne
- February 1, 2026: Prva Liga - 3-3 draw at Maribor
- February 4, 2026: Prva Liga - 3-1 win vs Radomlje
- February 8, 2026: Prva Liga - 1-3 loss at Olimpija Ljubljana
Upcoming fixtures for NK Celje:
- February 14, 2026: Prva Liga - vs Mura
- February 19, 2026: Conference League - at Drita
- February 22, 2026: Prva Liga - at Aluminij
- February 26, 2026: Conference League - vs Drita
- March 1, 2026: Prva Liga - at NK Bravo
Looking ahead, NK Celje have 2 home games and 3 away fixtures in their next 5 matches. Upcoming opponents: Mura (home), Drita (away), Aluminij (away), Drita (home), and NK Bravo (away).
NK Celje currently sits in 1st place in the Prva Liga with 47 points from 21 matches (14W 5D 2L).
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NK Celje | 21 | 14 | 5 | 2 | +32 | 47 |
| 2 | Koper | 21 | 11 | 4 | 6 | +11 | 37 |
| 3 | Maribor | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | +13 | 35 |
| 4 | Olimpija Ljubljana | 21 | 10 | 4 | 7 | +4 | 34 |
| 5 | NK Bravo | 21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | -1 | 28 |
| 6 | Aluminij | 21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | -4 | 28 |
| 7 | Radomlje | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | -6 | 28 |
| 8 | Mura | 21 | 4 | 6 | 11 | -11 | 18 |
| 9 | Primorje | 20 | 5 | 3 | 12 | -17 | 18 |
| 10 | Domzale | 18 | 3 | 3 | 12 | -21 | 12 |
NK Celje's squad consists of 34 players. Goalkeepers: Zan-Luk Leban (Slovenia), Luka Kolar (Slovenia), Simon Sluga (Croatia), Tiijan Zorko (Slovenia). Defenders: Juanjo Nieto (Spain), Damjan Vuklisevic (Slovenia), Gasper Vodeb (Slovenia), Artemijus Tutyskinas (Lithuania), Nino Vukasovic (Croatia), David Castro (Spain), Zan Karnicnik (Slovenia), Matija Boben (Slovenia), Lukasz Bejger (Poland). Midfielders: Svit Seslar (Slovenia), Darko Hrka (Slovenia), Florjan Jevsenak (Slovenia), Mario Kvesic (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Milot Avdyli (Kosovo), Papa Daniel (Nigeria), Ivica Vidovic (Croatia), Andrej Kotnik (Slovenia), Mark Zabukovnik (Slovenia), Sen Dzumhur (Slovenia), Ivan Calusic (Croatia), Vitali Lisakovich (Belarus). Forwards: Lucas Macak (Slovenia), Luka Perkovic (Slovenia), Nino Noordanus (Netherlands), Anomnachi Chidi (Sweden), Nikita Iosifov (Russia), Jakov Pranjic (Croatia), Armandas Kucys (Lithuania), Rudi Vancas (Slovenia), Matej Poplatnik (Slovenia).
NK Celje transfers: New signings include Vitali Lisakovich (from Baltika). Players transferred out include Danijel Sturm (to Sigma Olomouc), Franko Kovacevic (to Ferencvaros).
Albert Riera is the current head coach of NK Celje. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 57% win rate across 65 matches, averaging 1.97 points per game.
Notable previous managers include Damir Krznar managed the club for 2 seasons, recording 17 wins from 26 matches (65% win rate). Roman Pilipchuk managed the club for one season, recording 19 wins from 36 matches (53% win rate). Other former coaches include Simon Rozman, Dusan Kosic, Jiri Jarosik, and Igor Jovicevic.
NK Celje plays their home matches at Stadion Z'dežele in Celje, which has a capacity of 13,059.
FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of NK Celje, including live match updates, squad information, transfer news, fixture lists, and detailed performance analytics. Follow NK Celje to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.
