RK Alkaloid
| Handball Club Alkaloid | |||
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| Full name | Rakometen klub Alkaloid | ||
| Short name | Alkaloid | ||
| Founded | 7 July 2021 | ||
| Arena | Avtokomanda Sports Hall Boris Trajkovski Sports Center | ||
| Capacity | 2,000 6,500 | ||
| President | Goran Minov | ||
| Head coach | Kiril Lazarov | ||
| Captain | Igor Gjorgjiev | ||
| League | Macedonian Super League | ||
| 2024–25 | Macedonian Super League, 3rd of 12 | ||
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| Website Official site | |||
RK Alkaloid (Macedonian: РК Алкалоид) is a Macedonian team handball club from Skopje, that plays in the Macedonian Handball Super League and EHF European Cup.
Skopje
Location of RK Alkaloid
History
The club was founded on 7 July 2021 and immediately started competing in the second tier of Macedonian Handball. Behind the club is the Alkaloid company, which owns 100% of the club.[1] RK Alkaloid started competing in the Macedonian First League in the 2021–22 season and managed to win the league title in their first season, securing a place in the Macedonian Handball Super League for the 2022–23 season.[2] They finished 2nd in the 2022-23 Macedonian Handball Super League season and they competed in the EHF European League group stage for the first time in the season 2023-24.[3]
- In 2024 Alkaloid won the Cup final for the first time, beating Pelister .The Cup of Macedonia brought a super-dramatic final between Alkaloid and Eurofarm Pelister, which was decided by penalties. The regular part ended with a score of 22-22, and after the sevens, Alkaloid was better, which won 25-23 and won the first historical trophy in the Cup of Macedonia.
- Super Cup 2024 The handball players of Alkaloid historically won the Supercup of Macedonia, after defeating the champion Eurofarm Pelister with 30-33 (14-19) in the final in Gevgelija. The match in the "July 26" hall was won by the Skopje team, which imposed itself from the start and had a constant advantage. Kire Lazarov's boys had enough concentration and nerves in the key moments, so in the end they deservedly rejoiced.
- EHF European Cup 2024-25, after beating AEK H.C. in the finals, Alkaloid became the third Macedonian handball club with a European trophy and the first one to ever win the EHF European Cup. With this win Kiril Lazarov became the first Macedonian to win a European trophy both as a player and a coach. [4]
Home Ground
Avtokomanda Hall the indoor sports arena located in Skopje, Avtokomanda.
Crest, colours, supporters
Kit manufacturers
| Period | Kit manufacturer |
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| 2021–present |  Hummel
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Kits
| HOME | |||||||||||||||
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         .png){kind=small} 2021–22 |
    2022–23 |
 2023–24 | |||||||||||||
| AWAY | |||||||||||||||
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   2021–22 |
 2022–23 |
    2023–24 | |||||||||||||
Accomplishments
Domestic Competitions
Winner (1): 2024
- Winner (1): 2024
European Competitions
- Winner (1): 2024-25
European Record
- 2023–24 EHF European League: Group Stage
- 2024–25 EHF European Cup: Winner (1)
EHF ranking
- As of 13/01/2025 [5]
| Rank | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 80 |  Alingsås HK |
71 |
| 81 | Fredericia HK |
70 |
| 82 |  Põlva Serviti |
69 |
| 83 |  RK Alkaloid |
67 |
| 84 |  CB Ademar León |
65 |
| 85 | .svg.png){kind=small} Águas Santas |
64 |
| 86 |  ØIF Arendal |
64 |
Management
| Position | Name |
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| President | Goran Minov
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| Sport Director | Ljubomir Savevski
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| Operations Director | Miloš Miloševski
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Team
Current squad
- Squad for the 2025–2026 season
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Transfers
- Transfers for the 2025–26 season
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Technical staff
- Head coach: Kiril Lazarov
- Assistant coach: Biljana Crvenkoska
- Goalkeeping coach: Jane Cvetkovski
- Fitness coach: Petar Basnarkov
- Physiotherapist: Toše Ristovski & Toše Trajkovski
Former club members
Notable former players
- Jane Cvetkovski
- Blagojče Trajkovski
Alejandro Romero
Arnaud Bingo- Francisco Oliveira Silva
Former coaches
| Seasons | Coach | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 2021–2022 | Ljubomir Savevski |
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| 2022– | Kiril Lazarov |
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References
- ^ https://www.gol.mk/rakomet/nov-proekt-vo-mak-rakometot-se-rodi-rk-alkaloid
- ^ https://www.gol.mk/rakomet/alkaloid-so-stil-se-odjavi-od-prva-liga-i-go-krena-shampionskiot-pehar
- ^ https://www.rkalkaloid.mk/en/hc-alkaloid-is-the-macedonian-vice-champion/
- ^ https://www.handball-planet.com/rk-alkaloid-ehf-cup-2024-2025-winners/
- ^ "Eurotopteam, classement européen des clubs de Handball".
- ^ https://www.rkalkaloid.mk/en/seven-new-signings-boost-hc-alkaloid-roster/
- ^ https://www.rkalkaloid.mk/en/seven-new-signings-boost-hc-alkaloid-roster/
- ^ https://www.rkalkaloid.mk/en/seven-new-signings-boost-hc-alkaloid-roster/