About FK Kukësi

FK Kukësi is a professional Albanian football club based in the city of Kukës, northern Albania. Founded on 4 March 1930 as Shoqëria Sportive Kosova, the club spent most of its history in the lower divisions before rising to national prominence in the 2010s. They play their home matches at the Kukës Arena, a stadium built on the site of the old Përparimi ground in Kukës.

After achieving promotion to the Kategoria Superiore — Albania’s top football division — for the first time in 2012, FK Kukësi rapidly established itself among the country’s competitive sides. The club won its first Albanian league title in the 2016–17 season and has finished as runners‑up multiple times. Domestically it has also claimed Albanian Cup and Supercup honours.

Kukësi has a strong local fanbase and has competed in European competition qualifying rounds, representing Albania in tournaments such as the UEFA Europa League. Supporters are known collectively as Armata e Veriut (Army of the North), reflecting regional identity and passion for the club.