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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 Armandas Kucys has added 5.
NK Celje have been in inconsistent form recently, winning 2 of their last 5 matches (40% win rate). They have scored 7 goals and conceded 11 during this period. However, defensive frailties have been a concern, conceding an average of 2.2 goals per game. In the Conference League Final Stage, they faced a 3-2 win against Drita, a 3-2 win against Drita, and a 0-4 loss to AEK Athens. In the Prva Liga, they faced a 0-1 loss to NK Bravo, and a 1-2 loss to Aluminij.
Recent results for NK Celje:
- February 19, 2026: Conference League Final Stage - 3-2 win at Drita
- February 26, 2026: Conference League Final Stage - 3-2 win vs Drita
- March 1, 2026: Prva Liga - 0-1 loss at NK Bravo
- March 5, 2026: Prva Liga - 1-2 loss at Aluminij
- March 12, 2026: Conference League Final Stage - 0-4 loss vs AEK Athens
Upcoming fixtures for NK Celje:
- March 7, 2026: Prva Liga - vs Domzale
- March 19, 2026: Conference League Final Stage - at AEK Athens
- March 22, 2026: Prva Liga - vs Primorje
- April 4, 2026: Prva Liga - vs Maribor
- April 11, 2026: Prva Liga - at Radomlje
Looking ahead, NK Celje have 3 home games and 2 away fixtures in their next 5 matches. Upcoming opponents: Domzale (home), AEK Athens (away), Primorje (home), Maribor (home), and Radomlje (away).
NK Celje currently sits in 1st place in the Prva Liga with 53 points from 25 matches (16W 5D 4L).
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NK Celje | 25 | 16 | 5 | 4 | +35 | 53 |
| 2 | Maribor | 25 | 13 | 7 | 5 | +20 | 46 |
| 3 | Koper | 26 | 13 | 6 | 7 | +15 | 45 |
| 4 | Olimpija Ljubljana | 25 | 12 | 6 | 7 | +7 | 42 |
| 5 | NK Bravo | 25 | 11 | 4 | 10 | +1 | 37 |
| 6 | Radomlje | 25 | 9 | 6 | 10 | -8 | 33 |
| 7 | Aluminij | 24 | 9 | 4 | 11 | -6 | 31 |
| 8 | Mura | 25 | 5 | 6 | 14 | -19 | 21 |
| 9 | Primorje | 24 | 5 | 3 | 16 | -24 | 18 |
| 10 | Domzale | 18 | 3 | 3 | 12 | -21 | 12 |
NK Celje's squad consists of 33 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: Darko Hrka (Slovenia), Florjan Jevsenak (Slovenia), Mario Kvesic (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Svit Seslar (Slovenia), 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), 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).
Ivan Maewski is the current head coach of NK Celje. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 40% win rate across 5 matches, averaging 1.20 points per game.
Notable previous managers include Albert Riera managed the club for 3 seasons, recording 37 wins from 65 matches (57% win rate). Damir Krznar managed the club for 2 seasons, recording 17 wins from 26 matches (65% win rate). Other former coaches include Roman Pilipchuk, 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 Armandas Kucys has added 5.
NK Celje have been in inconsistent form recently, winning 2 of their last 5 matches (40% win rate). They have scored 7 goals and conceded 11 during this period. However, defensive frailties have been a concern, conceding an average of 2.2 goals per game. In the Conference League Final Stage, they faced a 3-2 win against Drita, a 3-2 win against Drita, and a 0-4 loss to AEK Athens. In the Prva Liga, they faced a 0-1 loss to NK Bravo, and a 1-2 loss to Aluminij.
Recent results for NK Celje:
- February 19, 2026: Conference League Final Stage - 3-2 win at Drita
- February 26, 2026: Conference League Final Stage - 3-2 win vs Drita
- March 1, 2026: Prva Liga - 0-1 loss at NK Bravo
- March 5, 2026: Prva Liga - 1-2 loss at Aluminij
- March 12, 2026: Conference League Final Stage - 0-4 loss vs AEK Athens
Upcoming fixtures for NK Celje:
- March 7, 2026: Prva Liga - vs Domzale
- March 19, 2026: Conference League Final Stage - at AEK Athens
- March 22, 2026: Prva Liga - vs Primorje
- April 4, 2026: Prva Liga - vs Maribor
- April 11, 2026: Prva Liga - at Radomlje
Looking ahead, NK Celje have 3 home games and 2 away fixtures in their next 5 matches. Upcoming opponents: Domzale (home), AEK Athens (away), Primorje (home), Maribor (home), and Radomlje (away).
NK Celje currently sits in 1st place in the Prva Liga with 53 points from 25 matches (16W 5D 4L).
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NK Celje | 25 | 16 | 5 | 4 | +35 | 53 |
| 2 | Maribor | 25 | 13 | 7 | 5 | +20 | 46 |
| 3 | Koper | 26 | 13 | 6 | 7 | +15 | 45 |
| 4 | Olimpija Ljubljana | 25 | 12 | 6 | 7 | +7 | 42 |
| 5 | NK Bravo | 25 | 11 | 4 | 10 | +1 | 37 |
| 6 | Radomlje | 25 | 9 | 6 | 10 | -8 | 33 |
| 7 | Aluminij | 24 | 9 | 4 | 11 | -6 | 31 |
| 8 | Mura | 25 | 5 | 6 | 14 | -19 | 21 |
| 9 | Primorje | 24 | 5 | 3 | 16 | -24 | 18 |
| 10 | Domzale | 18 | 3 | 3 | 12 | -21 | 12 |
NK Celje's squad consists of 33 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: Darko Hrka (Slovenia), Florjan Jevsenak (Slovenia), Mario Kvesic (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Svit Seslar (Slovenia), 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), 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).
Ivan Maewski is the current head coach of NK Celje. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 40% win rate across 5 matches, averaging 1.20 points per game.
Notable previous managers include Albert Riera managed the club for 3 seasons, recording 37 wins from 65 matches (57% win rate). Damir Krznar managed the club for 2 seasons, recording 17 wins from 26 matches (65% win rate). Other former coaches include Roman Pilipchuk, 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.
