Full Name: Športový klub Slovan Bratislava
Nickname(s): Belasí (The Sky Blues)
Founded: May 3, 1919
Stadium: Tehelné pole
Capacity: 22,500
President: Ivan Kmotrík Sr.
Manager: Vladimír Weiss (as of the 2023-24 season)
League: Slovak Super Liga
ŠK Slovan Bratislava is one of Slovakia’s oldest and most successful football clubs, based in the capital city of Bratislava. Known for its rich history, Slovan has enjoyed tremendous success both domestically and internationally, winning numerous national titles and representing Slovakia on the European stage.
Historical Performance
Czechoslovak First League (Before 1993):
- Titles: 8 (Czechoslovak Championship)
First Title: 1949
Most Recent Title: 1992 - Czechoslovak Cup Titles: 5
First Title: 1962
Most Recent Title: 1989 - All-Time Appearances in Czechoslovak First League: 55 seasons
Slovan was one of the dominant clubs in the Czechoslovak First League and maintained a strong presence in the league before the dissolution of Czechoslovakia in 1993. They were also one of the key contributors to Czechoslovak football, producing top talent for the national team.
Slovak Super Liga (Post-1993):
- Titles: 13 (Record)
First Title: 1993-94
Most Recent Title: 2022-23 - All-Time Slovak Super Liga Matches: 900+
- All-Time Wins: 600+
- All-Time Goals Scored: 1,800+
- Top Scorer in Slovak Super Liga: Róbert Vittek – 122 goals
Slovan Bratislava has been the most dominant team in Slovak football since the formation of the independent Slovak Super Liga, regularly finishing at or near the top of the table and winning numerous domestic titles.
Slovak Cup (Slovenský Pohár):
- Titles: 18 (Record)
First Title: 1969-70
Most Recent Title: 2022-23 - All-Time Appearances in Slovak Cup: 200+ matches
- Most Slovak Cup Wins in Consecutive Seasons: 4 (2016-17 to 2019-20)
Slovan Bratislava has a rich tradition in cup competitions, having won the Slovak Cup a record 18 times, often dominating the tournament and securing multiple domestic doubles.
European Competitions:
UEFA Champions League / European Cup:
- Group Stage Appearances: 1 (1992-93 European Cup as the last representative of Czechoslovakia)
- All-Time Appearances: 30+ matches
- All-Time Wins: 15
- Goals Scored in European Cup / Champions League: 45+
UEFA Europa League:
- Group Stage Appearances: 4 (2009-10, 2011-12, 2014-15, 2021-22)
- All-Time Appearances: 75+ matches
- All-Time Wins: 25+
- Goals Scored: 85+
- Goals Conceded: 85+
UEFA Europa Conference League:
- Group Stage Appearances: 1 (2022-23)
- All-Time Appearances: 15+ matches
- Goals Scored: 25+
- Goals Conceded: 15+
Cup Winners’ Cup:
- Titles: 1 (1968-69)
First and Only Title: 1969 (Defeated FC Barcelona 3-2 in the final) - All-Time Appearances: 25+ matches
- All-Time Wins: 15+
- Goals Scored in Cup Winners’ Cup: 48
- Goals Conceded: 26
Inter-Cities Fairs Cup / UEFA Cup:
- All-Time Appearances: 50+ matches
- All-Time Wins: 20+
- Goals Scored: 65+
- Goals Conceded: 50+
Recent Seasons (Last 5 Seasons)
2022-23 Season:
- Slovak Super Liga: Champions (13th Slovak title)
- Slovak Cup: Winners (18th Cup title)
- UEFA Europa Conference League: Group Stage (Advanced to knockout rounds)
- Top Scorer: Ivan Šaponjić – 19 goals (all competitions)
- Most Assists: Vladimír Weiss Jr. – 14 assists (all competitions)
2021-22 Season:
- Slovak Super Liga: Champions
- Slovak Cup: Winners
- UEFA Europa League: Group Stage
- Top Scorer: Ezekiel Henty – 14 goals (all competitions)
- Most Assists: Vladimír Weiss Jr. – 12 assists (all competitions)
2020-21 Season:
- Slovak Super Liga: Champions
- Slovak Cup: Semi-finals
- UEFA Europa League: 3rd Qualifying Round
- Top Scorer: David Strelec – 16 goals (all competitions)
- Most Assists: Rafael Ratão – 11 assists (all competitions)
2019-20 Season:
- Slovak Super Liga: Champions
- Slovak Cup: Winners
- UEFA Europa League: Group Stage
- Top Scorer: Andraž Šporar – 29 goals (all competitions)
- Most Assists: Moha – 10 assists (all competitions)
2018-19 Season:
- Slovak Super Liga: Champions
- Slovak Cup: Winners
- UEFA Europa League: Play-off Round
- Top Scorer: Andraž Šporar – 34 goals (all competitions)
- Most Assists: Moha – 11 assists (all competitions)
All-Time Leading Goal Scorers
| Player | Goals | Appearances | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Róbert Vittek | 122 | 253 | 1999-2003, 2016-2018 |
| Andraž Šporar | 60 | 78 | 2018-2020 |
| Peter Dubovský | 55 | 93 | 1989-1993 |
| Ladislav Pavlovič | 65 | 170 | 1960-1966 |
| Vladimír Kinder | 45 | 110 | 1991-1996 |
All-Time Leading Assist Providers
| Player | Assists | Appearances | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimír Weiss Jr. | 60+ | 180+ | 2019–Present |
| Moha | 35+ | 80+ | 2018-2021 |
| Róbert Vittek | 28 | 253 | 1999-2003, 2016-2018 |
| Filip Šebo | 25 | 90+ | 2009-2011, 2014-2016 |
| Miloš Lačný | 24 | 110+ | 2015-2019 |
Notable Achievements and Records
Cup Winners’ Cup Title (1969):
- Slovan Bratislava is the only Slovak club to have won a major European title. They defeated FC Barcelona 3-2 in the 1969 European Cup Winners’ Cup final, making them the most internationally successful club in Slovak football history.
Domestic Dominance:
- Most Slovak Super Liga Titles: 13 (as of 2023)
- Most Slovak Cup Titles: 18 (as of 2023)
- Most Slovak Domestic Doubles: 10
Undefeated in Domestic Competitions:
- Slovan Bratislava has had several seasons where they remained unbeaten in domestic league play, most recently in the 2018-19 season.
Most Consecutive Titles:
- Slovan won four consecutive Slovak Super Liga titles from 2018-2022, asserting their dominance in recent Slovak football history.
Top Goal Scorer in a Single Season:
- Andraž Šporar: 34 goals (2018-19) – The most goals scored in a single season by a Slovan player in modern times.
Recent Transfer Activity
2023-24 Season:
- Notable Incomings: Tigran Barseghyan (€500k from Astana), Marko Tolic (€700k from Dinamo Zagreb)
- Notable Outgoings: Vladimír Weiss Jr. (retired from playing), Ivan Šaponjić (€1.2m to a European club)
2022-23 Season:
- Notable Incomings: Juraj Kucka (Free transfer from Watford), Alen Mustafić (€400k from Sarajevo)
- Notable Outgoings: David Strelec (€3m to Spezia Calcio), Rafael Ratão (€2m to Internacional)
2021-22 Season:
- Notable Incomings: Guram Kashia (Free transfer from San Jose Earthquakes), Jaromír Zmrhal (€750k from Brescia)
- Notable Outgoings: Ezekiel Henty (€2m to Al Hazm), Myenty Abena (€1.5m to CFR Cluj)
Player of the Season Awards (Last 5 Seasons)
2022-23 Season:
- Player of the Season: Ivan Šaponjić
- Young Player of the Season: Juraj Kucka
2021-22 Season:
- Player of the Season: Vladimír Weiss Jr.
- Young Player of the Season: David Strelec
2020-21 Season:
- Player of the Season: David Strelec
- Young Player of the Season: Samuel Mráz
2019-20 Season:
- Player of the Season: Andraž Šporar
- Young Player of the Season: David Strelec
2018-19 Season:
- Player of the Season: Andraž Šporar
- Young Player of the Season: Myenty Abena
Notable Records and Milestones
- Only Slovak Team to Win a Major European Title: 1969 Cup Winners’ Cup victory.
- Most Slovak Super Liga Titles: 13 titles as of 2023.
- Most Goals in a Season (Modern Era): Andraž Šporar – 34 goals in 2018-19.
- Most Appearances in European Competitions by a Slovak Team: Over 200 matches in various UEFA competitions.
- Most Consecutive Domestic Titles: 4 (2018-2022).
