KF Vllaznia

What KF Vllaznia does

KF Vllaznia is a privately-owned Albanian professional football club founded on February 16, 1919 and headquartered in Shkodër, Albania. The club operates a vertically integrated football organization comprising a men's first team competing in the top-tier Abissnet Superiore, a dominant women's team (Vllaznia Femra) that has won 10 or more consecutive league and cup doubles with UEFA Women's Champions League appearances, and a youth academy (Akademia Vllaznia) structured across U13 through U21 age groups. The club plays home matches at the municipally-owned Loro Boriçi Stadium with a 15,942-seat capacity, supplemented by secondary training facilities (Fusha Sportive Reshit Rusi and Fusha Sportive Golem).

The club's commercial operation centers on five revenue streams: match-day ticket sales via the Paysera digital ticketing platform and the Anëtarësia membership program, commercial sponsorships anchored by main sponsor Intersig Vienna Insurance Group alongside Fujifilm, Sigal UNIQA, Bashkia Shkodër, Al-Invest, Proper, and Uji Tamara, official merchandise sold through the dedicated e-commerce store at shop.vllaznia.al, domestic and UEFA broadcasting rights, and player transfer fees from the youth academy pipeline. Marketing is distributed through the official website (vllaznia.al), Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and email channels. Ownership was transferred from the Municipality of Shkodër to private investors Albaphoto sh.p.k (90%) and Albasport & Entertainment (10%) via a November 2020 privatization, with Alban Xhaferi serving as primary shareholder and administrator since February 2022.

The men's first team has experienced a sharp competitive decline in the most recent 2026 Abissnet Superiore season, losing all three Final 4 playoff matches to Dinamo City, Egantia, and Elbasani. The club's headcount is lean at approximately 14 listed employees plus 15-20 technical and administrative staff, and financial statements for 2023-2025 are published on the website but specific revenue figures are not disclosed.

Name

KF Vllaznia

Legal name

Klubi i Futbollit Vllaznia

Website

https://vllaznia.al

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Short description

KF Vllaznia is a privately-owned Albanian professional football club founded in 1919, based in Shkodër, operating a men's first team in the Abissnet Superiore, a dominant women's team, and a youth academy, with revenue from match-day sales, sponsorships, merchandise, broadcasting, and player transfers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Football Club

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Spectator Sports (71121), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Individual-Sport Clubs & Teams (Cycling Teams, Athletics/Track Clubs, Swimming Clubs, etc.) (MPAKABAD)

Keywords

• Professional football club
• Football match tickets
• Club membership
• Football merchandise
• Youth football academy

Headquarters

HQ city

Shkodër

HQ country

Albania

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Match-day Revenue: Ticket sales from home matches at Loro Boriçi Stadium with capacity of 15,942 seats, plus VIP/membership packages.
2. Sponsorship and Commercial Partnerships: Main sponsor Intersig Vienna Insurance Group, along with sponsors Fujifilm, Sigal UNIQA, Bashkia Shkodër, Al-Invest, and Proper. Revenue from official kit and merchandise deals.
3. Merchandise and Retail: Official online store (shop.vllaznia.al) selling jerseys, training gear, accessories, and special edition items including the 105th anniversary special edition jersey.
4. Player Transfer Revenue: Transfer fees from selling players to other clubs. The club has a history of developing and selling talent.
5. Media and Broadcasting Rights: Revenue from television broadcasting rights for domestic league matches and cup competitions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

KF Vllaznia is an Albanian professional football club based in Shkodër, founded in 1919, that fields a men's first team in the Abissnet Superiore (Albanian top tier), a dominant women's team (Vllaznia Femra) competing in UEFA Women's Champions League, and operates a youth academy spanning U13 through U21. The club sells match tickets, season memberships, and official merchandise, and generates revenue from sponsorships and broadcasting rights.

Product overview

KF Vllaznia is an Albanian football club based in Shkodër, operating as a unified club with multiple team tiers and commercial offerings. The club's core product is its men's first team competing in Abissnet Superiore, supported by the women's team (Vllaznia Femra) — a sub-brand with its own distinct identity and UEFA Women's Champions League participation — and a youth academy (Akademia) spanning U21 through U13 age groups. Commercially, the club operates an online merchandise store (Dyqani Online) and a ticketing/membership platform (Biletat & Anëtarësia). The media hub provides photo and video coverage of all teams. The club's home venue is Stadiumi Loro Boriçi with a capacity of 15,942. KF Vllaznia has won 9 national championships, 8 Albanian Cups, and 2 Super Cups across its history dating to 1919.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• KF Vllaznia Men's First Team (Ekipi Parë) The club's senior men's football team that competes in Albania's Abissnet Superiore top-flight league, the Albanian Cup, and European qualifiers such as the UEFA Europa Conference League. Provides professional football entertainment for fans and community members.
• Vllaznia Femra (Women's Team)

Quantifiable outcome

• Women's team reached UEFA Women's Champions League play-off phase (2022)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Intersig Vienna Insurance GroupcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 July 2024Official main sponsor of KF Vllaznia for multiple seasons including 2024-2025. Intersig Vienna Insurance Group is a major insurance company providing financial support and marketing visibility through club sponsorship. The partnership includes jersey sponsorship and official branding on club communications.
• Uji TamaraminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 June 2024Water brand Uji Tamara signed as official partner for 2024-2025 season. Partnership agreement signed between President Alban Xhaferi and Uji Tamara founder Samir Canaj aims to build a collaborative partnership bringing results for both parties.
• FujifilmminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor with logo displayed on club website. Fujifilm Albania provides sponsorship support in exchange for brand visibility at the football club.
• Sigal UNIQAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance company sponsor displayed on official website and club communications. UNIQA is part of the Signal Insurance Group brand partnership.
• Bashkia Shkodër (Municipality of Shkodër)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe municipality of Shkodër is a key stakeholder in the club. The stadium Loro Boriçi is municipal property. In 2011, the club was converted to a joint-stock company with 100% municipal capital. The municipality supports club development and infrastructure.
• Al-InvestminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInvestment company sponsor with logo displayed on club website communications.
• ProperminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor with logo displayed on official website and club channels.
• UEFA (Union of European Football Associations)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean football governing body organizes club competitions. KF Vllaznia participates in UEFA Europa Conference League qualifying rounds, representing Albania in European competitions. Provides international exposure and revenue from European competition participation.
• Football Federation of Albania (FSHF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational football federation organizes Albanian league (Abissnet Superiore) and national cup (Kupa e Shqipërisë). KF Vllaznia is a member club participating in all FSHF-organized competitions and governed by federation regulations.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• KF Tirana: KF Tirana is one of the most successful Albanian football clubs, competing in the same Abissnet Superiore league and Albanian Cup. It is a direct competitor for titles, European qualification, sponsorship share, and fan base, making it the closest comparable to KF Vllaznia in domestic football operations.
• FK Partizani Tirana: FK Partizani is another major Tirana-based Albanian club competing in Abissnet Superiore with similar operational model (match-day, sponsorship, broadcasting). Direct head-to-head rival of Vllaznia and direct competitor for league position and cup titles.
• KF Egnatia: KF Egnatia is a rising Albanian club in Abissnet Superiore that recently defeated Vllaznia 2-1 in the Albanian Cup Final 4. Directly comparable league peer and emerging domestic competitor with similar revenue model and Albanian-market dynamics.
• KF Skënderbeu: KF Skënderbeu Korçë is a historically dominant Albanian club and direct competitor. Vllaznia defeated Skënderbeu 1-0 in the 2020 Albanian Cup final, and Skënderbeu has historically been a benchmark rival — comparable in club structure, league participation, and domestic cup competition.
• FK Kukësi: FK Kukësi is a northern Albanian football club with a similar regional identity and direct competition in Abissnet Superiore. Comparable in operating model, fan-based revenue structure, and Albanian Superliga dynamics to KF Vllaznia.
• KF Teuta: KF Teuta Durrës is an Albanian club with similar operational profile — competing in Abissnet Superiore and the Albanian Cup. Direct league peer and comparable in stadium size, match-day revenue model, and sponsorship dynamics.
• KF Laçi: KF Laçi is a direct Albanian football peer — Vllaznia defeated Laçi 2-1 in the 2022 Albanian Cup final. Operates in Abissnet Superiore with the same league structure, sponsorship dynamics, and broadcasting revenue model.

Emerging players

• AF Elbasani: AF Elbasani is an emerging Albanian club that recently defeated Vllaznia in Abissnet Superiore matches. Operating in the same domestic league with similar club-revenue dynamics, representing the newer wave of competitive Albanian clubs pushing the established order.

Regional players

• FK Shkupi: FK Shkupi is a North Macedonian top-flight football club based in Skopje — same name-root as Shkodër — and a useful regional comparable for small-market Balkan football operations, sponsorship scale, and UEFA Conference League-level competition.
• FC Drita: FC Drita is a top-flight Kosovan football club that competes in UEFA competitions including the Conference League. It offers a useful regional comparable for small-market Balkan clubs pursuing European qualification and sponsorship growth from a similar commercial base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCYshXHunj_FU1tmI-FXNztg
• Facebookfacebook.com/vllazniaofficial
• Instagraminstagram.com/kfvllaznia_faqja_zyrtare

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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