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| In that year the club took 4th place in the local championship. Qarabağ continuously participated in the local championship for four years in a row. Within these years – 2nd place was the best result achieved in 1968. However, after 1968 due to careless and lack of financial support the team did not participate in the championships for a long period.<ref name=kara /> In 1977, the team has been given birth again under name ''Shafaq''. In 1982 Shafaq was unique representative of ] in football. Between the periods of 1982–87 the squad acted under the name "Cooperative society". In 1988, Qarabağ has won the champions title in ] local championship under its current name.<ref name=kara /> | In that year the club took 4th place in the local championship. Qarabağ continuously participated in the local championship for four years in a row. Within these years – 2nd place was the best result achieved in 1968. However, after 1968 due to careless and lack of financial support the team did not participate in the championships for a long period.<ref name=kara /> In 1977, the team has been given birth again under name ''Shafaq''. In 1982 Shafaq was unique representative of ] in football. Between the periods of 1982–87 the squad acted under the name "Cooperative society". In 1988, Qarabağ has won the champions title in ] local championship under its current name.<ref name=kara /> | ||
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| In 1993, during the ], the city of ] came under ]n control, and the team was forced to move from ] to Baku, while club's head coach ] died in the war.<ref> {{az icon}}</ref><ref> {{az icon}}</ref> Financial problems have appeared at the club and club was living its hardest moments between 1998 to 2001 period. However, it did not stop the club to become the first ever Azerbaijani team that achieved a victory away from home in European competitions by defeating Israeli side ] 2–1 in the 1999 ] thanks to a double strike from club legend Mushfig Huseynov. Qarabağ has also represented ] in the ] and ] competitions many times. | In 1993, during the ], the city of ] came under ]n control, and the team was forced to move from ] to Baku, while club's head coach ] died in the war.<ref> {{az icon}}</ref><ref> {{az icon}}</ref> Financial problems have appeared at the club and club was living its hardest moments between 1998 to 2001 period. However, it did not stop the club to become the first ever Azerbaijani team that achieved a victory away from home in European competitions by defeating Israeli side ] 2–1 in the 1999 ] thanks to a double strike from club legend Mushfig Huseynov. Qarabağ has also represented ] in the ] and ] competitions many times. | ||
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| ⚫ | ] is one of the most successful Azerbaijani managers in European competitions.]] | ||
| All these problems were solved in 2001, after one of the largest holding companies of Azerbaijan, Azersun Holding began to sponsor the team. The squad has played under the name of ''Qarabag-Azersun'' for two seasons, however returned its original name in 2004.<ref> {{az icon}}</ref> | All these problems were solved in 2001, after one of the largest holding companies of Azerbaijan, Azersun Holding began to sponsor the team. The squad has played under the name of ''Qarabag-Azersun'' for two seasons, however returned its original name in 2004.<ref> {{az icon}}</ref> | ||
| ⚫ | ===Gurban Gurbanov era (2008–present)=== | ||
| ⚫ | ] is one of the most successful Azerbaijani managers in European competitions.]] | ||
| In 2008, former Azerbaijani football star ] was appointed as a head coach after the unexpected departure of ] to ] one week before the start of the ] season. Led by Gurban Gurbanov, Qarabağ have gone against the common strategy in Azerbaijani football, eschewing foreign signings in favour of nurturing local talent.<ref>{{cite web|last=Ibrahimov|first=Erkin|title=Qarabağ back and hoping for more|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/newsid=1653402.html|publisher=]|accessdate=27 July 2011}}</ref> | In 2008, former Azerbaijani football star ] was appointed as a head coach after the unexpected departure of ] to ] one week before the start of the ] season. Led by Gurban Gurbanov, Qarabağ have gone against the common strategy in Azerbaijani football, eschewing foreign signings in favour of nurturing local talent.<ref>{{cite web|last=Ibrahimov|first=Erkin|title=Qarabağ back and hoping for more|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/newsid=1653402.html|publisher=]|accessdate=27 July 2011}}</ref> | ||
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Football club| logo | |||
| Full name | Qarabağ Futbol Klubu | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Atlılar (The Horsemen) Xalq Komandası (Nation's Team) | ||
| Founded | 1951 | ||
| Ground | Guzanli Olympic Complex Stadium, Quzanlı, Agdam Rayon, Azerbaijan | ||
| Capacity | 2,000 | ||
| President | Abdulbari Gözal | ||
| Manager | Gurban Gurbanov | ||
| League | Azerbaijan Premier League | ||
| 2012-13 | 2nd | ||
| Website | http://www.qarabagh.com | ||
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 Current season | |||
FK Qarabağ Ağdam (Template:Lang-az), also known as FK Karabakh Aghdam, is an Azerbaijani football club from Agdam, playing in Azerbaijan Premier League and three times Azerbaijan Cup holders.
The club was the first non-Baku based club to have won the Azerbaijan Premier League title. FK Qarabağ are one of the most successful Azerbaijani football teams in European competition (with 3 continuous wins) as well as by reaching UEFA Europa League play off-round in both 2009 and 2010.
The club is one of the two teams in Azerbaijan, along with Neftchi Baku which has participated in all Azerbaijan Premier League championships so far.
History
Formation (1951–1966)
The club was founded on 1951 as Qarabağ after completion of building of Aghdam city stadium, there began serious efforts towards creating a professional football team. As a result of this has been created FK Qarabağ, initially acted under the name of Mekhsul which has taken part in the championship of Azerbaijan in 1966 for the first time.
Steady rise (1968–1988)
In that year the club took 4th place in the local championship. Qarabağ continuously participated in the local championship for four years in a row. Within these years – 2nd place was the best result achieved in 1968. However, after 1968 due to careless and lack of financial support the team did not participate in the championships for a long period. In 1977, the team has been given birth again under name Shafaq. In 1982 Shafaq was unique representative of Aghdam in football. Between the periods of 1982–87 the squad acted under the name "Cooperative society". In 1988, Qarabağ has won the champions title in Azerbaijan SSR local championship under its current name.
Effects of war and financial struggles (1991–2008)
In 1993, during the Nagorno-Karabakh war, the city of Aghdam came under Armenian control, and the team was forced to move from Imarat Stadium to Baku, while club's head coach Allahverdi Bagirov died in the war. Financial problems have appeared at the club and club was living its hardest moments between 1998 to 2001 period. However, it did not stop the club to become the first ever Azerbaijani team that achieved a victory away from home in European competitions by defeating Israeli side Maccabi Haifa 2–1 in the 1999 UEFA Intertoto Cup thanks to a double strike from club legend Mushfig Huseynov. Qarabağ has also represented Azerbaijan in the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup and UEFA cup competitions many times.
All these problems were solved in 2001, after one of the largest holding companies of Azerbaijan, Azersun Holding began to sponsor the team. The squad has played under the name of Qarabag-Azersun for two seasons, however returned its original name in 2004.
Gurban Gurbanov era (2008–present)
In 2008, former Azerbaijani football star Gurban Gurbanov was appointed as a head coach after the unexpected departure of Rasim Kara to Khazar Lankaran one week before the start of the 2008–09 season. Led by Gurban Gurbanov, Qarabağ have gone against the common strategy in Azerbaijani football, eschewing foreign signings in favour of nurturing local talent.
Under Gurbanov, Qarabağ become the most successful Azerbaijani football club in Europe (with 3 continuous wins) and one which played UEFA Europa League play off-round by beating Rosenborg, thanks to a goal by Rashad Sadygov in UEFA Europa League, also eliminated Honka of Finland. The achievements in European competitions also made Gurban Gurbanov most successful Azerbaijani manager in country's football history.
In 2010, the club made Azerbaijani record for the biggest win in a European competition during that time by beating Metalurg Skopje 4–1 in Baku as well as knocking out Wisła Kraków to reach the play-offs for the second year in succession. In 2011, club renewed the same record by beating Banga Gargždai 4–0 in Gargždai.
2011-12 season ended in disappointing style for Qarabağ as they finished in fourth place, leaving club without European competitions.
Colours and crest
The crest on the club emblem is the symbol of the Karabakh. It is produced by English designers and based on the Karabakh horse. The horse stems from the club's nickname The Horsemen; it was included on club programmes and scarves in the early period, although the crest was not included on the chest of the shirt until 2004.
The club's traditional colours allude to the club's location in Nagorno-Karabakh, which means "Black garden" with the black and white representing light and darkness respectively.
Stadium
Main article: Tofiq Bahramov Stadium| File:Tofistadium.tight.jpg | |
| Location | Baku, Azerbaijan |
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| Owner | AFFA |
| Capacity | 31,200 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1939–1951 |
| Opened | 16 September 1951 |
| Tenants | |
Azerbaijan national football team (1992–present) | |
Qarabağ's current home ground is Tofiq Bahramov Stadium in Baku, which has a capacity of 31,200 fans. The stadium is also used for the Azerbaijan national football team's matches.
The club have previously used Guzanli Olympic Stadium, which is situated in Quzanlı, the most populous municipality in the Agdam Rayon of Nagorno-Karabakh, Azerbaijan. The Imarat Stadium which was club's original home stadium was destroyed by bombardments from Armenian military forces during the Nagorno-Karabakh War.
Qarabağ has played its home matches in Baku's Tofig Ismayilov Stadium since 1993.
Supporters
Although a large part of Qarabağ's support is drawn from the local Aghdam population, they remain immensely well supported in the rest of Azerbaijan. This is mainly due to their being the only team to represent war-torn Nagorno-Karabakh region in the league. The club is a sole remnant of the past and a living symbol of hope and pride for over half a million Azerbaijani internally displaced people. In recent years, thanks to achievements on the pitch, the club has been able to inspire and initiate special youth projects enforcing stability and development in the IDP-settlements near the border of Nagorno-Karabakh.
The club have few supporting groups such as Imarat and UltraAslan. These groups often receive free tickets to Qarabağ's games, which helps Karabakh to have more support from fans.
Honours
- Winners (1): 1993
- Winners (1): 1994
League and domestic cup history
| Season | Div. | Pos. | Pl. | W | D | L | GS | GA | P | Domestic Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1st | 4 | 36 | 24 | 7 | 5 | 76 | 26 | 55 | 1/8 Finals |
| 1993 | 1st | 1 | 18 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 23 | 11 | 25 | Winners |
| 1993–94 | 1st | 2 | 30 | 21 | 7 | 2 | 52 | 12 | 49 | Semi-Finals |
| 1994–95 | 1st | 4 | 24 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 42 | 31 | 32 | 1/8 Finals |
| 1995–96 | 1st | 5 | 20 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 25 | 26 | 21 | Runners-Up |
| 1996–97 | 1st | 2 | 30 | 23 | 2 | 5 | 61 | 25 | 71 | Semi-Finals |
| 1997–98 | 1st | 4 | 26 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 43 | 22 | 49 | Runners-Up |
| 1998–99 | 1st | 4 | 36 | 20 | 6 | 10 | 50 | 29 | 66 | 1st Round |
| 1999-00 | 1st | 8 | 22 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 21 | 25 | 25 | Runners-Up |
| 2000–01 | 1st | 9 | 20 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 19 | 34 | 19 | 1/8 Finals |
| 2001–02 | 1st | 3 | 32 | 16 | 3 | 13 | 50 | 44 | 51 | 1/4 Finals |
| 2003–04 | 1st | 3 | 26 | 19 | 3 | 4 | 63 | 17 | 60 | Semi-Finals |
| 2004–05 | 1st | 6 | 34 | 22 | 5 | 7 | 61 | 31 | 71 | 1/8 Finals |
| 2005–06 | 1st | 5 | 26 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 32 | 32 | 40 | Winners |
| 2006–07 | 1st | 8 | 24 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 20 | 27 | 27 | 1/8 Finals |
| 2007–08 | 1st | 5 | 26 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 25 | 16 | 41 | Quarter-Finals |
| 2008–09 | 1st | 5 | 26 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 35 | 22 | 49 | Winners |
| 2009–10 | 1st | 3 | 42 | 17 | 18 | 7 | 37 | 30 | 69 | Quarter-Finals |
| 2010–11 | 1st | 3 | 32 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 41 | 22 | 58 | 1/8 Finals |
| 2011–12 | 1st | 4 | 32 | 15 | 8 | 9 | 37 | 28 | 53 | Semi-Finals |
European record
Main article: FK Qarabağ in European football- As of 5 August 2011
| Competition | Matches | W | D | L | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA Champions League | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| UEFA Cup / UEFA Europa League | 26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 29 | 35 |
| UEFA Cup Winners' Cup | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 12 |
| UEFA Intertoto Cup | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 11 |
| Total | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 32 | 58 |
Players
For a list of all former and current FK Qarabağ players with a Misplaced Pages article, see Category:FK Qarabağ players.Azerbaijani teams are limited to nine players without Azerbaijani citizenship. The squad list includes only the principal nationality of each player; several non-European players on the squad have dual citizenship with an EU country.
Current squad
- As of 24 May 2013
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Club officials
The Board of Directors
| Position | Name |
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| Vice-President |  Tahir Gozal
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| Managing Director | Emrah Çelikel
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| Financial Director | Murat Karaman
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| Facilities Director |  Asif Asgarov
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| Press and Operations Officer | Nurlan Ibrahimov
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Coaching staff
| Position | Name |
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| Manager | Gurban Gurbanov
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| Assistant manager | Zaur Tagizade
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| Doctor | Sadraddin Mammadov
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Notable managers
Further information: List of FK Qarabağ managersThe following managers have all won at least one trophy when in charge of FK Qarabağ:
| Name | Period | Trophies |
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| Agaselim Mirjavadov
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1992–96 | Azerbaijan Premier League, Azerbaijan Cup, Azerbaijan Supercup |
| Elkhan Abdullayev
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2005–06 | Azerbaijan Cup |
| Gurban Gurbanov
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2008–present | Azerbaijan Cup |
In popular culture
- Offside - Football in Exile – A documentary book by Dirk-Jan Visser based on club's history and supporters in Agdam during Nagorno-Karabakh War.
References
- История – это простоTemplate:Ru icon
- ""Qarabağ" polşalılardan qisasımızı aldı". Qol.az. Retrieved 5 August 2010. Template:Az icon
- ^ Official Qarabagh website: Club's CreationTemplate:Az icon
- Müşfiqin "Qarabağ"dan böyük sevgisi yoxdur Template:Az icon
- "QARABAĞ"A SADİQ YAŞAR HÜSEYNOV Template:Az icon
- "QARABAĞ" AĞDAMIN – "QARABAĞ" AĞDAMA NƏ QƏDƏR DƏXLİ VAR?! Template:Az icon
- Ibrahimov, Erkin. "Qarabağ back and hoping for more". UEFA. Retrieved 27 July 2011.
- В Баку в футбольном матче Лиги Европы «Карабах» обыграл «Русенборг» Template:Ru icon
- "Qarabağ" "Rusenborq"u diz çökdürdü Template:Az icon
- Suleymanov, Mehman. "Qurban Qurbanov 1-ci, komandası 2-ci". APASPORT News Agency. Retrieved 6 August 2010. Template:Az icon
- Карабах громит Металлург! Template:Ru icon
- "Villa and Rapid to meet again". uefa.com. Retrieved 6 August 2010.
- Aliyev, Elmir. ""Карабах" победил "Вислу" в Лиге Европы". 1news.az. Retrieved 5 August 2010.
- Kheyrullaev, Vugar. "Azərbaycan futbolunda görünməmiş hadisə Litvada gerçəkləşdi". Retrieved 30 June 2011.
- "Не попадание Карабаха в еврокубки является трагедией". Azerisport.com. Retrieved 11 May 2012.
- Karabakh: История Template:Ru icon
- Azimo, Rustam. ""Карабахские скакуны" покоряют Европу, или Пара слов о матче "Карабах" – "Висла"". 1news.az. Retrieved 24 August 2010.
- Vaxt olmayan yer Template:Az icon
- Ermənilərin xarabaya çevirdiyi Ağdamın «İmarət» stadionu Template:Az icon
- "Caqa" ikinci dəfə lotereyada uddu Template:Az icon
- Doğma torpaq, qüdrətinə qurban olum! Template:Az icon
- Rza, Kamal. "Üç günə dəyişən Azərbaycan futbolu". 90plus.info. Retrieved 24 August 2010. Template:Az icon
- OFF SIDE by Dirk-Jan Visser
- Нефтяной фонд Азербайджана выделит около 100 млн. долларов на обустройство беженцев Template:Ru icon
- "Qarabağ" fanklubunun rəhbəri: "İmarət"in səsini bütün Avropa eşidəcək" Template:Az icon
- "Dirk Jan Visser's OFFSIDE project". Retrieved 23 July 2011.
- Mahoney, John (18 October 2012). "Books: A War-Torn Region's Story Told Through Soccer". americanphotomag.com. Retrieved 3 May 2013.
External links
| 2023–24 Azerbaijan Premier League teams | |
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