FK Rudar Pljevlja

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Rudar Pljevlja
FK Rudar.png
Full nameFudbalski klub Rudar Pljevlja
Nickname(s)Rudari (The Miners)
Short nameRUD
Founded1920;105 years ago (1920)
Ground Gradski stadion
Capacity5,140
Head coach Nedeljko Vlahović
League Montenegrin Second League
2024–25 Montenegrin Second League, 2nd of 9
Website https://fkrudarpljevlja.me/
Soccerball current event.svg Current season

FK Rudar Pljevlja, commonly known as Rudar Pljevlja or simply Rudar, is a football club based in Pljevlja, Montenegro. It currently plays in the Montenegrin Second League, the country's second tier.

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Rudar have played in the First League since its inception in 2006, and won two league titles in 2009–10 and 2014–15. The club have been the strongest in the Montenegrin Cup, with three triumphs, one runner-up position and two semi-final finishes in the tournament's six seasons.[ citation needed ]

History

Rudar (Miner) was founded in 1920 as Breznik, renaming itself Sandžak three years later. The team was aided by members of the 48th Infantry Regiment, who stationed in the town. The club was renamed again after World War II as FK Jedinstvo, but only until another renaming in 1947 in honour of chairman Velimir Jakić. That same year club reached the quarter-finals of the Yugoslav Cup where they were eliminated by top-flight FK Sarajevo 3–2 after extra time. [1] In 1955, the club settled on their current name.

First League Record

For the first time, FK Rudar played in First League of FR Yugoslavia in season 1993–94. Below is a list of FK Rudar scores in First League by every single season.

SeasonPosGWDLGFGA
1993–94 13361510113626
1994–95 203679202956
1997–98 2033134164454
2001–02 734138133533
2002–03 173446241962
2006–07 433145143732
2007–08 533141093826
2008–09 533125163937
2009–10 13322565626
2010–11 333167104429
2011–12 23323826020
2012–13 533156124240
2013–14 633119133231
2014–15 13322655818
2015–16 333161073926
2016–17 833119133531
2017–18 5361310133228
2018–19 836817113544
2019–20 731105163857
2020–21 736136173850
2021–22 83699183556
2022–23 936911163651
2023–24 103676232554

Seasons with green background were played in the first league of Yugoslavia or Serbia and Montenegro, together with Serbian clubs.

FK Rudar in European competitions

For the first time, FK Rudar played in European competitions on season 2007–08. Until now, they played eight seasons in European cups.


SeasonCompetitionRoundClubHomeAway Agg.
2007–08 2007–08 UEFA Cup 1QR Flag of Cyprus.svg Omonia 0–20–20–4
2010-11 2010–11 UEFA Champions League 1QR Flag of San Marino (1862-2011).svg Tre Fiori 4–13–07–1
2QR Flag of Bulgaria.svg Litex Lovech 0–40–10–5
2011-12 2011-12 UEFA Europa League 2QR Flag of Austria.svg Austria Wien 0–30–20–5
2012-13 2012-13 UEFA Europa League 1QR Flag of Armenia.svg Shirak 0–11–11–2
2013-14 2013-14 UEFA Europa League 1QR Flag of Armenia.svg Mika 1–01–12–1
2QR Flag of Poland.svg Śląsk Wrocław 2–20–42–6
2015-16 2015–16 UEFA Champions League 1QR Flag of Azerbaijan.svg Qarabağ 0–10–00–1
2016-17 2016-17 UEFA Europa League 1QR Flag of Albania.svg Kukësi 0–11–11–2
2018-19 2018–19 UEFA Europa League 1QR Flag of Serbia.svg Partizan 0–30–30–6

European record

CompetitionMatchesWDLGFGA
UEFA Champions League 621377
UEFA Cup/UEFA Europa League 9126316
Total153391023

Honours and achievements

Players

Current squad

As of 1 March 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.NationPlayer
12 GK Flag of Montenegro.svg  MNE Milislav Vuksanović
31 GK Flag of Montenegro.svg  MNE Balsa Radanovic
55 GK Flag of Montenegro.svg  MNE Suad Bečović

3 DF Flag of Montenegro.svg  MNE Ognjen Kasalica
6 DF Flag of Montenegro.svg  MNE Andrija Pupović
23 DF Flag of Montenegro.svg  MNE Andrija Pupović
30 DF Flag of Serbia.svg  SRB Andrija Pupović
98 DF Flag of Montenegro.svg  MNE Ognjen Kasalica

5 MF Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  GBR Musa Yahaya
7 MF Flag of Montenegro.svg  MNE Vuk Popović
8 MF Flag of Montenegro.svg  MNE Stefan Vukčević
No.Pos.NationPlayer
10 MF Flag of Montenegro.svg  MNE Damir Kojašević
18 MF Flag of Montenegro.svg  MNE Vojin Pavlović
19 MF Flag of Montenegro.svg  MNE Nemanja Radević
21 MF Flag of Montenegro.svg  MNE Damjan Radulović
25 MF Flag of Montenegro.svg  MNE Veljko Radenović

9 FW Flag of Montenegro.svg  MNE Stefan Golubović
11 FW Flag of Montenegro.svg  MNE Đorđe Magdelinić
17 FW Flag of North Macedonia.svg  MKD Antonio Bozhinoski
20 FW Flag of Montenegro.svg  MNE Balša Globarević
22 FW Flag of Serbia.svg  SRB Vanja Vučićević
52 FW Flag of the Netherlands.svg  NED Damir Mustafa Đulović

Notable players

Below is the list of former Rudar players who represented their countries at the full international level.

For the list of former and current players with Wikipedia article, please see Category:FK Rudar Pljevlja players.

Coaching staff

PositionStaff
Head coach Flag of Serbia.svg Dragan Aničić
Assistant coach
Goalkeeping coach Flag of Montenegro.svg Miloš Radanović
Economic Flag of Montenegro.svg Muhamed Gerina
Physical fitness coach

Coaching history

Stadium

Rudar Pljevlja's stadium FK Rudar Pljevlja stadium.jpg
Rudar Pljevlja's stadium

Rudar plays at the Gradski stadion, a multi-use stadium including a complex of tennis, handball and basketball courts. It was built in 1948 and rebuilt in 1985. It has two stands and a current capacity of 5,140.

See also

References

  1. "Yugoslavia/Serbia (and Montenegro) – Cup History 1947-2006/07". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Archived from the original on 9 December 2022. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  2. Nikola Rakojević novi trener Rudara Archived 17 March 2022 at the Wayback Machine – PV Portal (in Montenegrin)
  3. Marić treći put na klupi Rudara Archived 15 September 2023 at the Wayback Machine – Vijesti (in Montenegrin)
  4. Klupa Bogavcu i Ranđeloviću Archived 21 October 2020 at the Wayback Machine – Vijesti (in Montenegrin)
  5. Dragan Radojičić opet trener Rudara Archived 25 January 2021 at the Wayback Machine – Vijesti (in Montenegrin)
  6. Mirko Marić četvrti put na klupi Rudara Archived 31 October 2020 at the Wayback Machine – - Vijesti (in Montenegrin)
  7. Rudar smijenio Marića, Lešnjak novi trener Archived 26 October 2020 at the Wayback Machine – Vijesti (in Montenegrin)
  8. Rudar dobio trenera: Povratak Edisa Mulalića Archived 10 May 2023 at the Wayback Machine – Vijesti (in Montenegrin)
  9. Pljevljaci konačno dobili stručni štab: Vuku Bogavcu će pomagati Miloš Radanović Archived 4 December 2020 at the Wayback Machine – Vijesti (in Montenegrin)
  10. Aničić novi trener Rudara Archived 2 October 2022 at the Wayback Machine – RTCG (in Montenegrin)