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FK IMT (Serbian Cyrillic: ФК ИМТ) is a professional football club based in New Belgrade, Serbia. They compete in the Serbian SuperLiga, the top tier of the national league system.

Key Information

History

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The club was founded by the agricultural machinery manufacturer of the same name in 1953. They won the Belgrade Zone League in the 1986–87 season and took promotion to the fourth tier of Yugoslav football.

After winning the Belgrade Zone League in 2014, the club earned promotion to the Serbian League Belgrade. They would compete in the third tier of Serbian football over the next six seasons. In the COVID-19-interrupted 2019–20 season, the club finished in first place and gained promotion to the Serbian First League, thus reaching the second tier for the first time in history.[1] They eventually won the Serbian First League in 2023 and got promotion to the Serbian SuperLiga.

Honours

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Seasons

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Season League Cup
Division Pld W D L GF GA Pts Pos
 Serbia and Montenegro
2005–06 4 – Belgrade 34 12 9 13 44 37 45 10th —
 Serbia
2006–07 4 – Belgrade 34 13 8 13 43 39 47 10th —
2007–08 4 – Belgrade 34 18 6 10 65 42 57 3rd —
2008–09 4 – Belgrade 34 9 10 15 33 48 37 16th —
2009–10 4 – Belgrade 34 10 8 16 34 54 38 14th —
2010–11 4 – Belgrade 34 9 10 15 33 42 37 15th —
2011–12 4 – Belgrade 34 9 11 14 35 51 38 17th —
2012–13 4 – Belgrade 32 16 9 7 59 29 57 3rd —
2013–14 4 – Belgrade 30 23 3 4 60 18 72 1st —
2014–15 3 – Belgrade 30 17 0 13 40 41 51 3rd —
2015–16 3 – Belgrade 30 14 6 10 42 35 48 6th —
2016–17 3 – Belgrade 30 16 4 10 53 35 52 3rd —
2017–18 3 – Belgrade 30 12 6 12 52 36 42 7th —
2018–19 3 – Belgrade 30 22 4 4 65 22 70 2nd —
2019–20 3 – Belgrade 17[a] 12 4 1 40 10 40 1st —
2020–21 2 34 18 6 10 57 35 60 4th Quarter-finals
2021–22 2 37 19 10 8 69 37 67 4th Preliminary round
2022–23 2 37 22 9 6 63 36 75 1st Round of 16
  1. ^ The season was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Serbia.

Players

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First-team squad

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As of 10 September 2025[2]

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. Nation Player
1 GK  SRB Vuk Borović
3 DF  SRB Lazar Konstantinov
4 DF  FRA Antoine Batisse (vice-captain)
5 DF  MLI Moussa Sissako
7 DF  SRB Nikola Glišić
8 FW  SRB Luka Luković
9 FW  SRB Miloš Jović (on loan from Lecce)
10 FW  SRB Dušan Žagar
11 FW  FRA Ugo Bonnet
12 GK  SRB Kadir Gicić
14 DF  SRB Marko Jevtić
15 DF  SRB Siniša Popović
16 DF  SRB Stefan Bastaja
18 MF  LUX Olivier Thill
22 MF  SRB Vasilije Novičić
No. Pos. Nation Player
23 MF  SRB Luka Krstović
24 DF  SRB Marko Luković
25 MF  SRB Nikola Krstić (captain)
27 FW  SRB Vladimir Radočaj
29 FW  SRB Stefan Baltić
30 FW  SRB Miloš Bakić
31 MF  SRB Leontije Vasić
35 FW  NGA Oriyomi Lebi
45 DF  ESP Ismael Casas
50 FW  CIV Sankara Karamoko (on loan from Wolfsberger AC)
66 FW  JAM Kenroy Campbell
90 GK  SRB Bojan Brać
94 FW  FRA Vicky Kiankaulua
99 FW  FRA Charly Keita

Players with multiple nationalities

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On dual registration

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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. Nation Player
3 DF  SRB Lazar Konstantinov (with FK Ušće until the end of the 2025–26 season)
15 DF  SRB Siniša Popović (with FK Ušće until the end of the 2025–26 season)
16 DF  SRB Stefan Bastaja (with FK Ušće until the end of the 2025–26 season)
No. Pos. Nation Player
23 MF  SRB Luka Krstović (with FK Ušće until the end of the 2025–26 season)
30 FW  SRB Miloš Bakić (with FK Ušće until the end of the 2025–26 season)
31 MF  SRB Leontije Vasić (with Tekstilac Odžaci until the end of the 2025–26 season)

Other players under contract

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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. Nation Player
— GK  ALG Alexandre Oukidja

Out on loan

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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. Nation Player
— DF  SRB Vukašin Radosavljević (at Tekstilac Odžaci until the end of the season)
— DF  SRB Mateja Vukomanović (at FAP until the end of the season)
— DF  NGA Sheriff Stowe (at FAP until the end of the season)
— DF  SEN Serigne Fallou Mbacké Coly (at Tekstilac Odžaci until the end of the season)
— MF  POL Radosław Wypart (at FK Ušće until the end of the season)
— MF  SRB Lazar Pavlović (at FK Ušće until the end of the season)
No. Pos. Nation Player
— MF  SRB Aleksa Cvetković (at FK Ušće until the end of the season)
— MF  SRB Darko Stojanović (at Tekstilac Odžaci until the end of the season)
— MF  SRB Tomislav Todorović (at FK Ušće until the end of the season)
— FW  NGA Mustapha Abiodun (at Tekstilac Odžaci until the end of the season)
— FW  SRB Andrej Vuletić (at FK Ušće until the end of the season)

Club officials

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Current technical staff
Position Name
Manager Serbia Bojan Krulj
Assistant coach Bosnia and Herzegovina Dražen Dukić
Serbia Žarko Jeličić
Serbia Nemanja Jokić
Analyst coach Serbia Vladan Žujović
Fitness coach Serbia Igor Pavičić
Serbia Miloš Šolaja
Doctor Serbia Danilo Milić
Physiotherapist Serbia Pavle Petrović
Serbia Ilija Đurđević
Goalkeeper coach Serbia Danilo Pustinjaković
Director of football Serbia Predrag Govedarica
General secretary Serbia Milan Krejić
Secretary of the coaching staff Serbia Branislav Burovac
Security commissioner Serbia Đorđe Mašanović
Economic Serbia Jože Goreta
FK IMT – Current technical staff:[3]

Notable players

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This is a list of players who have played at full international level.

For a list of all FK IMT players with a Wikipedia article, see Category:FK IMT players.

Managerial history

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References

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FK IMT (Serbian Cyrillic: ФК ИМТ) is a professional association football club based in Novi Beograd, a municipality of , . The club competes in the , the top division of professional football in , and plays its home matches at the Stadion FK IMT, which has a capacity of 1,150 spectators. Founded on January 1, 1953, as the factory team of (IMT), a prominent manufacturer in , FK IMT has a history rooted in the industrial heritage of post-World War II . For much of its early existence, the club operated in the lower tiers of the Yugoslav and later Serbian football pyramid, earning the nickname Traktoristi (Tractorists) in reference to its industrial origins. A significant milestone came in the 2019–20 season when IMT secured promotion to the Prva Liga Srbije, the second tier, marking its return to national-level competition after decades in regional leagues. The club's ascent continued with its most notable achievement to date: winning the 2022–23 Prva Liga Srbije title, which earned promotion to the SuperLiga for the first time in its history. In its debut top-flight season (2023–24), FK IMT finished 10th and avoided relegation, demonstrating resilience as an underdog side. In the 2024–25 season, FK IMT finished 10th, maintaining its SuperLiga status with a mid-table position and a balanced record of 13 wins, 9 draws, and 15 losses, while continuing to develop through its youth academy and licensed coaching programs.

Club Overview

General Information

FK IMT, whose full name is Fudbalski Klub IMT Novi Beograd (Serbian Cyrillic: ФК ИМТ), is a professional football club based in Novi Beograd, a municipality of , . The club was founded on January 1, 1953, by workers at an agricultural machinery manufacturer bearing the same name, reflecting its origins in the local industrial sector. Known by the nickname Traktoristi (The Tractorists), this moniker stems from the club's ties to tractor production in its early days. FK IMT competes in the , the top division of Serbian professional football, following promotion after winning the in 2023. As of November 19, 2025, the club occupies 8th place in the 2025–26 SuperLiga standings after 15 matches, with 5 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses. The club's traditional colors are red and blue, as seen in their kits and branding. Its crest prominently displays the initials "IMT" in a stylized design, and the club underwent a in 2023 to update its visual identity. FK IMT maintains an official presence on platforms, including (@fk.imt) for updates and engagement, and (Fudbalski Klub IMT) for community interaction.

Stadium and Facilities

FK IMT's primary home ground is Stadion FK IMT, situated at Pariske Komune 20A in Novi Beograd, with a capacity of 1,150 spectators and a natural grass playing surface. For the 2023–24 SuperLiga season, the club was required to play its home matches at Voždovac Stadium (commercially known as Stadion Shopping Center) in Belgrade due to Stadion FK IMT not meeting SuperLiga licensing standards, particularly regarding floodlights and seating arrangements. This venue, built in 2013 atop a shopping mall, offers a capacity of 5,175 and all-seater configuration compliant with top-tier requirements. Due to ongoing licensing requirements, FK IMT has continued to use temporary venues, such as Lagator Stadium in Loznica (capacity 8,030), for its SuperLiga home matches in the 2024–25 and 2025–26 seasons. For example, the November 9, 2025, match against TSC Bačka Topola ended in a 1–1 draw. The club's training facilities are integrated within Novi Beograd, where the youth academy operates using local pitches and supports development programs with licensed coaches. In the 2024–25 SuperLiga season, FK IMT averaged 781 spectators per home match across 15 games, totaling 11,720 attendees, reflecting modest support amid the club's recent top-flight entry. As of November 2025, no specific upgrades to existing facilities or new stadium projects have been publicly announced for FK IMT.

History

Founding and Early Years

FK IMT was established in as a workers' club (radnički klub) by employees of the IMT factory in Novi Beograd, , reflecting the common practice of industrial enterprises sponsoring teams during the socialist era of . The club began operations in local Belgrade municipal leagues, operating on an basis with support from the factory, which provided facilities and funding tied to its production of tractors and farming equipment. Throughout the and , FK IMT competed in regional and municipal divisions within the Yugoslav football pyramid, gradually building a presence in 's lower-tier competitions. A significant milestone came in the 1986–87 season, when the club secured its first major achievement by winning the title, earning promotion to the higher East. This success highlighted the club's potential but also underscored its reliance on the broader socio-political structure of Yugoslav football, where teams like IMT participated in a decentralized system of inter-republic and regional leagues, often limited by limited professional resources and amateur player pools. No mergers or name changes occurred during this pre-1990s period, maintaining its identity as FK IMT Novi Beograd. The club's early development faced inherent challenges due to its financial dependence on the IMT , which encountered economic pressures common to state-owned enterprises in late . Following the 1987 promotion, FK IMT experienced relegations back to lower divisions, compounded by periods of as the factory navigated production declines and . By the pre-2000s , the onset of the [Yugoslav Wars](/page/Yugoslav Wars) in the early 1990s severely impacted the IMT factory, leading to lost export markets and that caused financial difficulties and disrupted sponsorship, contributing to the club's prolonged in the lowest amateur leagues with minimal competitive activity and financial strain persisting through the 1990s. The factory later entered formal proceedings in 2015.

Rise Through the Leagues

Following their promotion from the 1986–87 Belgrade Zone League victory to the fourth tier of Yugoslav football, FK IMT faced a series of relegations amid the economic turmoil and industrial decline in during the late and , returning the club to regional divisions for over two decades. The club's revival began in 2014 when they clinched the Belgrade Zone League title for the second time under manager Srđan Blagojević, earning promotion to the Serbian League Belgrade, the country's third tier. From 2015 to 2020, FK IMT established themselves in the Belgrade, gradually building momentum that led to promotion to the in the 2019–20 season after finishing atop the standings. The early brought challenges, including scheduling disruptions from the that affected the 2019–20 campaign, yet the club consolidated their position in the second tier through financial stabilization efforts amid Serbia's post-industrial economic shifts. In the 2022–23 season, FK IMT captured the championship, securing promotion to the SuperLiga with a dominant performance that included key wins in crucial matches. Throughout these lower-tier years, FK IMT engaged in intense local derbies against other Novi Beograd clubs, such as Radnički Novi Beograd, fostering community rivalries that heightened the stakes in Belgrade's regional competitions.

Entry into SuperLiga

FK IMT earned promotion to the by clinching the 2022–23 Prva Liga Srbije title, finishing atop the championship playoff with a record that included a decisive 7–1 home victory over RFK Novi Sad 1921 on the final matchday, May 28, 2023. This marked the club's first ascent to the top tier in its history, achieved through a consistent campaign under managers Zoran Vasiljević and Nebojša Jandrić, emphasizing solid defense and opportunistic attacking play. The qualification process proceeded smoothly, with the club meeting all necessary criteria for entry into the elite division. In their inaugural SuperLiga season of 2023–24, IMT adapted to the higher level by securing a mid-table finish of 11th place, accumulating 42 points from 11 wins, 9 draws, and 17 losses, comfortably avoiding relegation. The team faced initial challenges, including playing all home matches at in due to their primary venue, Stadion Lagator, failing to meet SuperLiga infrastructure standards for seating, lighting, and safety. Despite these logistical hurdles, IMT demonstrated resilience with tactical discipline and counter-attacking efficiency. The 2024–25 campaign saw further consolidation, with IMT ending 10th on 37 points from 10 wins, 7 draws, and 13 losses after the regular season, showing improved home form but ongoing struggles away from Novi Beograd. Losses to stronger rivals like Partizan Belgrade (1–3) exposed defensive vulnerabilities, yet the season reinforced their status as a stable top-flight presence. As of November 19, 2025, in the ongoing 2025–26 SuperLiga, IMT occupies 8th position after 15 matches, with 5 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses yielding 18 points and a of -13. Key results include a 3–1 away triumph over on November 2, signaling tactical adaptability with greater emphasis on midfield control, alongside a recent 1–1 draw against TSC . While European qualification remains elusive, the club's sustained top-flight participation has elevated its profile, drawing increased media attention and supporter interest in Novi Beograd.

Achievements and Records

Domestic Honours

FK IMT has secured four domestic league titles across various tiers of the Serbian and Yugoslav football systems, marking key promotions in the club's history. These achievements highlight the club's persistence in ascending the competitive pyramid of Serbian football, where lower-division successes are often hard-fought amid dominance by established Belgrade clubs. No major cup titles have been won as of 2025, with the club's best performance being a round-of-16 appearance in the 2022–23 season.

League Titles

  • Belgrade Zone League (1986–87): Champions, earning promotion to the Yugoslav Inter-Republic League (fourth tier).
  • Belgrade Zone League (2013–14): Champions, securing promotion to the Belgrade (third tier).
  • Srpska Liga Belgrade (2019–20): Champions, earning promotion to the Prva Liga Srbije (second tier).
  • Serbian First League (2022–23): Champions with 75 points from 37 matches, promoted to the for the first time.
These titles represent the entirety of FK IMT's major domestic honours, underscoring their rarity for a club primarily operating outside Serbia's elite circles until recent years. No significant youth league titles or other regional recognitions have been documented in authoritative records.

League Performance Statistics

FK IMT Novi Beograd has competed in Serbia's professional leagues since the 2020–21 season, following promotions from lower divisions. Prior to this period, the club participated in regional and zone leagues with limited documented statistics available from reputable sources. The club's entry into the SuperLiga in 2023 marked its highest level of competition to date, where it has maintained mid-table positions without facing relegation.

Season-by-Season Record (2020–21 onwards)

SeasonLeaguePositionPldWDLGFGAGDPts
2020–21Prva liga Srbije4th-------60
2021–22Prva liga Srbije5th-------49
2022–23Prva liga Srbije1st3722966336+2775
2023–24SuperLiga Srbije12th37119174353-1042
2024–25SuperLiga Srbije10th37139154955-648
2025–26SuperLiga Srbije8th*155371730-1318
*As of November 19, 2025; season ongoing. In the SuperLiga, FK IMT has played 74 matches across the 2023–24 and 2024–25 seasons, recording 24 wins, 18 draws, and 32 losses, with 92 goals for and 108 against, resulting in a of -16 and 90 points overall. This performance reflects a solid defensive structure tempered by occasional struggles in converting opportunities, averaging 1.24 points per match. Home and away performances in the SuperLiga show a slight home advantage. Over the two completed seasons, the club achieved 13 wins, 10 draws, and 15 losses at home (49 points from 38 matches), compared to 11 wins, 8 draws, and 17 losses away (41 points from 36 matches). In 2023–24, home form yielded 6 wins from 19 matches, while away form secured 5 wins from 18. The 2024–25 season followed a similar pattern, with 7 home wins from 19 and 6 away wins from 18, highlighting consistent but not dominant results across venues. The primary stadium, Železnik Stadium, has hosted most home games, though temporary arrangements at Voždovac Stadium were used in prior seasons without significant impact on splits. FK IMT has experienced three promotions in the last decade: from the Belgrade Zone League to the Serbian League Belgrade in 2013–14, from the Serbian League Belgrade to the Prva liga Srbije in 2019–20, and from the Prva liga to the SuperLiga in 2022–23. The club has a 100% survival rate in the SuperLiga over two full seasons, avoiding relegation playoffs each year. No prior relegations from the top flight are recorded, as this represents the club's first sustained stint at the highest level.

Team and Players

Current First-Team Squad

As of November , FK IMT's first-team comprises 29 players, reflecting a youthful and balanced roster with an average age of 23.4 years. The team features 3 goalkeepers, 9 defenders, 6 midfielders, and 11 forwards, emphasizing depth in attack and defense. Foreign players number 10, accounting for 34.5% of the squad, including key international signings such as from and Charly Keita from /. Youth integrations from the contribute to the low average age, with talents like Dušan Žagar promoted from the U19 side. For the 2025–26 season, FK IMT focused on free transfers for reinforcements, bringing in 26 players while seeing 23 departures, resulting in a net income of €1.00 million primarily from the sale of Miloš Jović to . Notable arrivals include (attacking midfielder, previously at ), Charly Keita (centre-forward, from Amed SK), and Vicky Kiankaulua (left winger, from Patro Eisden Maasmechelen), all on free deals to bolster creativity and scoring options. Key outs featured Jović's €1.00 million transfer, alongside free departures like Aleksandar Lutovac to and Irfan Žulfić to FK Tekstilac Odžaci. Market values for prominent players include Thill at €700,000 and Keita at an estimated €500,000, highlighting cost-effective recruitment.
No.Pos.NameNat.Date of BirthContract Expiry
-GoalkeeperBojan Brać01 Jan 200030 Jun 2026
1Vuk Borović / 16 Jun 200230 Jun 2026
12Kadir Ćićić12 Mar 200430 Jun 2026
4Centre-BackAntoine Batisse05 Feb 200030 Jun 2026
15Centre-BackSiniša Popović15 May 200330 Jun 2026
14Centre-BackMarko Jevtić15 Aug 200330 Jun 2026
5Centre-Back / 05 Mar 200230 Jun 2027
3Left-BackLazar Konstantinović02 Feb 200330 Jun 2026
7Right-BackNikola Glišić23 Jul 200510 Jan 2027
24Right-BackMarko Lukić09 Apr 200430 Jun 2027
16Right-BackStefan Bastaja21 Apr 200330 Jun 2026
45Right-BackIsmael Casas18 Dec 200130 Jun 2027
22Defensive MidfieldVasilije Novićić13 Mar 200830 Jun 2027
31Defensive MidfieldLeontije Vasić01 Jan 200530 Jun 2026
25Central MidfieldNikola Krstić22 Feb 200730 Jun 2026
23Central MidfieldLuka Krstović15 May 200430 Jun 2026
18Attacking Midfield24 Jun 199630 Jun 2026
8Attacking MidfieldLuka Lukić29 Jan 199530 Jun 2026
94Left WingerVicky Kiankaulua / DR Congo13 Jan 200130 Jun 2026
10Left WingerDušan Žagar17 Mar 200630 Jun 2029
29Left WingerStefan Baltić01 Jan 200530 Jun 2026
27Right WingerVladimir Radocaj02 Jan 199731 Dec 2027
66Right WingerKenroy Campbell30 Nov 200230 Jun 2026
99Centre-ForwardCharly Keita / Côte d'Ivoire12 Apr 199830 Jun 2027
50Centre-ForwardSankara KaramokoCôte d'Ivoire01 Jan 200330 Jun 2026
11Centre-ForwardUgo Bonnet20 Jun 199930 Jun 2026
19Centre-ForwardOriyomi Lebi27 Mar 200430 Jun 2027
21Centre-ForwardAleksa Mitic12 Aug 200530 Jun 2026
30Centre-ForwardMiloš Bakić23 Oct 200230 Jun 2026
Note: Miloš Jović (No. 9, Centre-Forward, , born 21 Aug 2005) departed to in summer for €1.00 million and is no longer part of the . Date of birth and contract details sourced from player profiles; some squad numbers may vary during the season.

Notable Former Players

FK IMT has produced several players who have gone on to notable careers, particularly those who contributed to the club's promotions through the leagues and earned international recognition while at the club or shortly after. These individuals often played pivotal roles in key seasons, such as the championship that secured promotion to the SuperLiga.
PlayerPositionYears at ClubKey Achievements with IMTPost-IMT Career Highlights
Đorđe PetrovićGoalkeeper2018–2019 (loan)Made 21 appearances in the Serbian League Belgrade, helping stabilize the defense during a competitive season; debuted professionally with a clean sheet in 2019 after returning to parent club Čukarički. https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/dorde-petrovic/ https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/petrovic-signs-for-chelseaSerbian international (2 caps); transferred to New England Revolution (2022, 33 clean sheets in 86 games), then Chelsea (2023, €20m fee), and loaned to AFC Bournemouth (2025). https://www.transfermarkt.us/djordje-petrovic/profil/spieler/465555
Miloš LukovićCentre-Forward2021–2024Top scorer with 15 goals in the 2022–23 Serbian First League, instrumental in winning the title and promotion to SuperLiga; added 17 goals in 34 SuperLiga appearances the following season. https://www.soccerpunter.com/team/all/19729/28023/IMT-Novi-Beograd-in-Serbia-Prva-Liga-2022-2023 https://www.footballtransfers.com/us/players/milos-lukovic-1/statsTransferred to UD Las Palmas for €5.7m club-record fee (2024); Serbian youth international. https://www.udlaspalmas.es/en/news/milos-lukovic-new-signing-for-ud-las-palmas https://www.transfermarkt.us/milos-lukovic/profil/spieler/845872
Ishak BelfodilCentre-Forward2025Scored crucial goals in limited appearances during the SuperLiga season, bringing experience from top European leagues to the squad. https://www.fotmob.com/players/182106/ishak-belfodil https://x.com/SerbianFooty/status/1889315491635748872Algerian international (3 caps); previously at Inter Milan, Parma, and Werder Bremen; became free agent after short stint at IMT. https://www.transfermarkt.us/ishak-belfodil/profil/spieler/111981
Aleksandr ZuyevLeft Winger2023Contributed 5 goals and assists in 15 SuperLiga games upon late arrival, aiding the club's adaptation to top-flight football. https://www.transfermarkt.us/aleksandr-zuev/profil/spieler/263963 https://en.namu.wiki/w/%EC%95%8C%EB%A0%89%EC%82%B0%EB%93%9C%EB%A5%B4%20%EC%A3%BC%EC%98%88%ED%94%84Kazakh international (20+ caps); moved to FC Arsenal Tula (2024) and Tobol Kostanay (2024–present). https://www.playmakerstats.com/player/aleksandr-zuev/364524
Marko RakonjacCentre-Forward2019–2020 (loan)Scored 8 goals in 25 appearances during promotion push to Serbian Second League, showcasing finishing ability in lower divisions. https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/87098/Marko_Rakonjac.html https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/marko-rakonjac_2/Montenegrin international (10+ caps); played for Čukarički, Lokomotiv Moscow, and now OFI Crete in Greek Super League. https://www.transfermarkt.us/marko-rakonjac/profil/spieler/457184
Vladimir LučićLeft Winger2021–2022 (loan)Made 20+ appearances with 4 goals, helping build momentum in the First League; earned youth international call-ups during tenure. https://www.crvenazvezdafk.com/en/zvezda-tim/vladimir-lucic https://www.sofascore.com/football/player/vladimir-lucic/1029788Serbian youth international; joined Red Star Belgrade (2023–present), winning domestic titles. https://www.transfermarkt.us/vladimir-lucic/profil/spieler/706253
Gabriel ObekpaDefensive Midfielder2022–2024Played 40+ games across promotions, providing midfield solidity; part of the 2022–23 championship squad. https://kick442.com/nigeria-born-obekpa-gabriel-gain-promotion-with-fk-imt-in-serbia/ https://www.transfermarkt.us/gabriel-obekpa/profil/spieler/1107994Nigerian youth prospect; transferred to Bodrum FK in Turkish Süper Lig (2024). https://www.sofascore.com/football/player/gabriel-obekpa/1481257

Management and Staff

Club Officials

The administrative leadership of FK IMT is headed by the , with Milenko Ostojić serving as president since July 1, 2012. Ostojić, a 61-year-old Serbian national, oversees key operational and financial aspects of the club, drawing on his long-term involvement to guide its post-industrial transition. Other key executives include Rade Đunjić as managing director for sports, appointed on July 1, 2019, who handles day-to-day sporting operations. Predrag Govedarica serves as since July 20, 2021, focusing on player recruitment and development strategies. Milan Krejić acts as club secretary, managing administrative duties. Support staff includes Miloš Knežević, appointed head of and on November 1, 2024, who leads talent identification efforts both domestically and abroad. The club's medical team and additional scouts operate under this structure to ensure player welfare and recruitment efficiency, though specific names are not publicly detailed in recent records. Financially, FK IMT is registered as a small enterprise under Serbian law, with Ostojić listed as the current director responsible for fiscal . Following the 2018 privatization of the original IMT factory, the club maintains a community-based ownership model, relying on sponsorships and local support rather than direct industrial ties.

Managerial History

The managerial history of FK IMT reflects the club's gradual ascent from regional leagues to the , marked by strategic appointments that emphasized stability and promotion success. Since the club's founding in 1953, early managers in the 1980s and 1990s focused on consolidation in lower divisions, with limited documented records due to the club's amateur status during Yugoslavia's era. Detailed tracking begins in the , coinciding with renewed ambitions under club leadership, leading to key promotions under dedicated coaches. A pivotal figure was Srđan Blagojević, appointed in December 2014, who guided the team to the Belgrade Zone League title in the 2014–15 season, securing promotion to the Serbian League —the club's first significant step up in decades. Blagojević's tenure, ending in July 2015, featured a win percentage of approximately 55% across 30 matches, emphasizing disciplined organization. Subsequent managers like Dušan Đorđević (2015–2017 and 2018–2019) maintained mid-table consistency in the third tier, with Đorđević achieving a 1.45 points per match (PPM) average during his longer stint. Nebojša Jandrić's periods (2017–2018 and 2021) provided interim stability, while multiple short-term appointments in 2020, including Boris Savić, Zoran Rendulić, and Goran Vuković, navigated turbulent transitions amid the disruptions. The breakthrough to the second tier came in 2019–20, but the defining promotion to the SuperLiga occurred under Zoran Vasiljević in the 2022–23 Prva Liga Srbije season. Appointed in July 2022, Vasiljević led IMT to the league title with 22 wins, 9 draws, and 6 losses across 37 matches, yielding a 1.93 PPM and clinching promotion on April 30, 2023—the club's historic entry into the top flight. Bojan Krulj, who served from October 2021 to June 2022 (pre-Vasiljević's arrival) and briefly returned in July–September 2025, contributed to foundational progress in the Prva Liga, posting a 1.60 PPM in his initial 25 games. Jandrić's 2023–24 stint in the SuperLiga focused on survival, ending with a 1.20 PPM amid adaptation challenges.
ManagerTenureMatchesWinsDrawsLossesPPMNotable Seasons/Achievements
Srđan BlagojevićDec 2014 – Jul 20153016591.772014–15 Belgrade Zone League champions; promotion to Belgrade
Dušan ĐorđevićAug 2015 – May 2017; Jul 2018 – May 2019682816241.44Mid-table finishes in Belgrade; squad rebuilding
Nebojša JandrićJul 2017 – Jun 2018; Jan–Jun 2021451812151.47Promotion push in 2020–21 Prva Liga; SuperLiga survival in 2023–24
Bojan KruljOct 2021 – Jun 2022; Jul–Sep 202533148111.58Key role in 2021–22 Prva Liga consolidation; brief 2025 stabilization attempt
Zoran VasiljevićJul 2022 – Apr 2023; Nov 2024 – present (as of Nov 2025)85+38+20+27+1.60+2022–23 Prva Liga champions; promotion to SuperLiga; ongoing 2024–25 tenure with mid-table focus
Tactical evolutions under successive managers shifted from compact, defensive setups in lower leagues—prioritizing counter-attacks and set-piece efficiency under Blagojević and early Đorđević eras—to more balanced, possession-oriented approaches in the SuperLiga. Vasiljević introduced a 4-2-3-1 formation emphasizing midfield control and quick transitions, adapting to higher competition levels while retaining defensive solidity, as seen in the 2022–23 promotion campaign's 1.79 PPM. Krulj's styles leaned toward aggressive pressing in limited SuperLiga exposure, though frequent changes have tested consistency. Recent managerial changes in 2025 highlight instability amid SuperLiga pressures. After the 2023–24 season, Milan Đorđević served from July to October 2024, followed by Milan Stojanoski until November 2024, after which Vasiljević was appointed on November 26, 2024. Krulj's appointment on July 29, 2025, aimed to inject and dynamism but lasted only until September 28, 2025, due to early results. Vasiljević resumed on October 9, 2025, marking his third stint and focusing on defensive resilience for mid-table security as of November 2025. These shifts underscore the board's emphasis on experienced leadership under president Milenko Ostojić.

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