FK Pelister, officially Fudbalski Klub Pelister Bitola, is a professional football club based in Bitola, North Macedonia, founded in 1945. The club is named after the Pelister mountain peak, and its visual identity has traditionally used green and white as its club colours. In August 2026, the club completed a trademark registration process, officially protecting its name, logo, distinctive green colour and other visual features as intellectual property. With this registration, these elements may not be used for the production and sale of products without prior approval from the club. [1]
Design and History
The Pelister crest is formed in the shape of a shield. The number 1945, the year of the club’s foundation, has always been inscribed in the top left corner of the badge. In the background, the shape of a mountain forms, honouring the mountain peak Pelister after which the club is named. The club’s name appears in the centre of the crest, with a classic leather football underneath it. [2]
Early versions of the crest included the colour black, but the current badge uses only two colours: green and white. [2] The club’s colours have traditionally been green and white, and the nickname “The Green & Whites” reflects this identity. [3]
Meaning and Symbolism
The mountain shape in the crest is a direct reference to the Pelister mountain peak, which gives the club its name. The number 1945 documents the club’s founding year, while the football underneath the club name identifies the badge with the sport. The green and white colour scheme has been a consistent element of the club’s identity throughout its history. [2]
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