Kristijan Nikolov joins KK Rabotnicki
Experienced Macedonian forward Kristijan Nikolov returns to KK Rabotnicki after spells in Turkey, most recently with Gaziantep.
Kristijan Nikolov has been announced as the latest addition to KK Rabotnicki's roster, the club confirmed on August 19, 2026. The 27-year-old (birth year not provided in the source) arrives in Skopje from the Turkish side Gaziantep.
Career background
Nikolov previously spent several seasons competing in Turkey, where his career included spells with Galatasaray, Trabzon and Konyaspor, before signing for Gaziantep most recently. He also played in North Macedonia for MZT Skopje Aerodrom during the 2019–2022 period.
This move marks Nikolov's return to KK Rabotnicki after leaving the club in 2023; he now rejoins the team based in Gradski Park to bolster their squad for the domestic championship.
Widely regarded as one of North Macedonia's more experienced international players, Nikolov brings extensive experience from European competitions and national-team appearances accumulated over recent seasons.
Rabotnicki's management announced the signing as part of a broader effort to strengthen the team for the upcoming domestic league campaign. Further details about contract length and the player's role will be released by the club in the coming days.
Photo: press material from the event
