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Gabala SC (Azerbaijani: Qəbələ İK, pronounced [ɡæbæˈlæ]),[1][2] also spelled Qabala, is an Azerbaijani professional football club based in Qabala, which have competed in the Azerbaijan Premier League since 2006. They will be a Azerbaijan First Division club in the 2024/25 Season following their relegation from the Azerbaijani Premier Division. Gabala has been the runner up in the Premier League three times and has won the national cup twice, in 2019 and 2023. Gabala is one of the 2 teams that started the first qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League for 2 seasons and managed to move on to the group stage.[3][4]

Gabala
Full nameGabala Sports Club
Qəbələ İdman Klubu
Nickname(s)Radarlar (The Radars)
Qırmızı-qaralar (The Red-blacks)
Founded4 May 2005; 19 years ago (2005-05-04), as Qabala
GroundGabala City Stadium
Capacity4,500
ChairmanFariz Najafov
ManagerKakhaber Tskhadadze
LeagueAzerbaijan First Division
2023–24Azerbaijan Premier League, 10th of 10 (relegated)
Websitehttp://www.gabalafc.az
Current season

History

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The club was founded under the name of Goy Gol on 3 July 1995, based in Goy Gol. On 1 September 2005, Goy Gol was registered in Gabala by the Ministry of Justice, before the AFFA registered the team as professional on 5 September of the same year. In the summer of 2006, the team moved from Goygol to Qabala, before the club changed its name to Gilan PFK. Later, the club changed its name to Qəbələ PFK on 31 August 2007.[5][6]

On 10 May 2010, former Arsenal defender Tony Adams was appointed as new manager after signing a £1 million per year deal with the club.[7][8] In his first season in charge Gabala finished at 7th place in Azerbaijan Premier League.[9][10] In November 2011, Adams resigned from being Gabala's coach due to family problems.[11][12]

Despite the appointment of managers like Fatih Kavlak and Ramiz Mammadov, the club could not reach a satisfactory position in the league and was struggling in the middle of the table for many years.[13][14] On 29 May 2013, Yuri Semin was appointed as new manager after signing a £1 million per year deal with the club.[15][16] In the same year, the club qualified for European cups for the first time in their history but lost to Neftchi Baku on penalties in the final of the Azerbaijan Cup.[17][18]

In the 2015–16 season of the Europa League, they became the 3rd club from Azerbaijan to qualify for the group stage after Qarabag and Neftçi Baku. They eliminated Dinamo Tbilisi, Čukarički, Apollon Limassol and surprisingly Panathinaikos. They came 4th in their tough group of Borussia Dortmund, PAOK and FC Krasnodar. They got two points both from 0–0 draws against PAOK.

Following their defeat to Keşla in the 2017–18 Azerbaijan Cup Final, Roman Hryhorchuk left Gabala after his contract was not extended.[19] On 30 May 2018, Gabala announced that Sanan Gurbanov had been appointed as the club's new manager on a two-year contract.[20] On 31 August 2019, Gurbanov resigned as manager following Gabala's 4–0 defeat at home to Keşla.[21] On 2 September 2019, Elmar Bakhshiyev was appointed as Gabala's manager.[22]

On 24 February 2024, Elmar Bakhshiyev resigned as Head Coach, with Kakhaber Tskhadadze being appointed the following day.[23][24] On 27 May 2024, at the end of the 2023-24 season, Gabala extended their contract with Tskhadadze for an additional three-seasons.[25]

League and cup history

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Season League Azerbaijan Cup Top goalscorer Managers
Div. Pos. Pl. W D L GS GA P Name League
2005–06 2nd 1st 30 22 6 2 72 14 72 Last 16   R.Ahmadov 18   Faig Jabbarov
2006–07 1st 11th 24 4 4 16 17 47 16 Last 16   Vusal Garaev 4   Ramiz Mammadov
2007–08 1st 6th 26 11 3 12 33 36 36 Semi-finals   Vitali Balamestny 8
2008–09 1st 10th 26 9 6 11 28 21 33 Semi-finals   Kanan Karimov 6
2009–10 1st 6th 42 15 14 14 42 48 56 1st round   Tomasz Stolpa 7
2010–11 1st 7th 32 13 12 7 31 18 51 Quarter-finals   Deon Burton 9   Tony Adams
2011–12 1st 5th 32 15 7 10 43 32 52 Quarter-finals   Dodô
  Yannick Kamanan 		9   Tony Adams
  Fatih Kavlak
2012–13 1st 6th 32 10 8 14 32 40 38 Quarter-finals   Victor Mendy
  Assis 		6   Fatih Kavlak
  Ramiz Mammadov
  Luis Aragón
2013–14 1st 3rd 36 18 7 11 48 36 61 Runners-up   Danijel Subotić 12   Yuri Semin
2014–15 1st 3rd 32 15 9 8 46 35 54 Quarter-finals   Javid Huseynov 11   Dorinel Munteanu
  Roman Hryhorchuk
2015–16 1st 3rd 36 16 11 9 44 28 59 Semi-finals   Oleksiy Gai 10   Roman Hryhorchuk
2016–17 1st 2nd 28 14 10 4 48 21 52 Runners-up   Filip Ozobić 11
2017–18 1st 2nd 28 14 7 7 43 26 49 Runners-up   Bagaliy Dabo 13
2018–19 1st 4th 28 9 9 10 31 33 36 Champions   James Adeniyi 10   Sanan Gurbanov
2019–20 1st 8th 20 5 4 11 25 35 19 Semi-finals   Davit Volkovi 5   Sanan Gurbanov
  Elmar Bakhshiyev
2020–21 1st 7th 28 5 11 12 23 44 26 Quarter-finals   Raphael Utzig 5   Elmar Bakhshiyev
2021–22 1st 4th 28 12 9 7 38 34 45 Semi-finals   Isnik Alimi 8
2022–23 1st 4th 36 13 11 12 47 47 50 Champions   Isnik Alimi 9
2023–24 1st 10th 36 7 5 24 30 64 26 Semi-finals   Osama Khalaila 9   Elmar Bakhshiyev
  Kakhaber Tskhadadze

European record

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As of match played 3 August 2023
Competition Pld W D L GF GA
UEFA Europa League 38 10 7 21 36 55
UEFA Europa Conference League 4 1 0 3 6 12
Total 42 11 7 24 42 67
Season Competition Round Club Home Away Aggregate
2014–15 UEFA Europa League 1Q   Široki Brijeg 0–2 0–3 0–5
2015–16 UEFA Europa League 1Q   Dinamo Tbilisi 2–0 1–2 3–2
2Q   Čukarički 2–0 0–1 2–1
3Q   Apollon Limassol 1–0 1–1 2–1
PO   Panathinaikos 0–0 2–2 2–2 (a)
Group C   Borussia Dortmund 1–3 0–4 4th
  PAOK 0–0 0–0
  Krasnodar 0–3 1–2
2016–17 UEFA Europa League 1Q   Samtredia 5–1 1–2 6–3
2Q   MTK Budapest 2–0 2–1 4–1
3Q   Lille 1–0 1–1 2–1
PO   Maribor 3–1 0–1 3–2
Group C   Anderlecht 1–3 1–3 4th
  Saint-Étienne 1–2 0–1
  Mainz 05 2–3 0–2
2017–18 UEFA Europa League 2Q   Jagiellonia Białystok 1–1 2–0 3–1
3Q   Panathinaikos 1–2 0–1 1–3
2018–19 UEFA Europa League 1Q   Progrès Niederkorn 0–2 1–0 1–2
2019–20 UEFA Europa League 2Q   Dinamo Tbilisi 0–2 0–3 0–5
2022–23 UEFA Europa Conference League 2Q   Fehérvár 2–1 1–4 3–5
2023–24 UEFA Europa Conference League 2Q   Omonia 2–3 1–4 3–7
Notes
  • 1Q: First qualifying round
  • 2Q: Second qualifying round
  • 3Q: Third qualifying round
  • PO: Play-off round
  • Group: Group stage

Crest and colours

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Team photo for the 2010–2011 season.

The club's crest includes Caucasus Mountains with a black crescent and red eight-pointed star, similar to Azerbaijani flag. It also includes 2005 which signifies the club's formation year.

Shirt sponsors and kit manufacturers

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Gabala's traditional kit is composed of red shirts, black shorts and red socks. The club's first kit manufacturer was Erreà, until a two-year deal was agreed with Joma in 2013.[26][27]

In August 2012, Gabala signed a one-year deal with the American multinational beverage corporation and manufacturer Pepsi, which will replace Hyundai as the shirt sponsor from the 2013–14 season.[28]

In September 2015, Gabala signed a one-year deal with QafqaZ Hotels and Resorts.[29]

On 31 January 2020, Gabala announced that dairy brand Milla would be the club's new title sponsor until the end of 2021.[30]

On 4 July 2023, Gabala announced Capelli Sport as their new kit supplier on a three-year contract.[31]

Years Manufacturer Sponsor
2009–2010   Adidas   Hyundai
2010–2011   Lotto
2011–2012   Erreà
2012–2013   Pepsi
2013–2015   Joma
2015–2020   QafqaZ Hotels
2020–2021   Milla
2021–2022   Jale
2022–2023   Gilan Knauf
2023–present   Capelli Sport

Stadium

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Main article: Gabala City Stadium
 
Gabala City Stadium in 2011.

The club play their home matches at the Gabala City Stadium, an all-seater football stadium situated in Qabala.

As of 2007, predominantly due to UEFA requirements, the club proposed an extensive renovation of the stadium, which has since been in constant process of redevelopment.[32] AFL Architects were appointed to design a new 15,000 capacity stadium and training facility in December 2008 after winning a limited design competition. Accommodation within the stadium will include hotel and conferencing facilities, as well as retail and corporate hospitality space, and a dramatic viewing deck at the top of the entrance tower.[33] It is expected that the stadium was scheduled to open in 2014.[34]

Supporters

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Gabala has a large fanbase in relation to its comparative lack of success on the pitch. Gabala's fan base has fluctuated over the years with high crowds coinciding with the club's success in the Premier League so that the club now averages in the top four best home attendances in the country. One of the main supporters group name is Red Black Army.[35]

Honours

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Players

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For a list of all former and current Gabala FK players with a Wikipedia article, see Category:Gabala SC 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

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As of 28 September 2024[36]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK   AZE Səlahət Ağayev
4 DF   AZE Vugar Hasanov
5 MF   AZE Samir Hasanov
6 MF   AZE Emil Suleymanov
7 FW   SEN Laurent Mendy
8 MF   AZE Urfan Ismayilov
9 FW   AZE Ruslan Voronsov
10 MF   AZE Shahin Shahniyarov
11 MF   AZE Asif Mammadov
12 GK   AZE Mushfiq Nadirov
13 DF   AZE Nicat Aliyev
14 FW   CGO Domi Jaurès Massoumou
No. Pos. Nation Player
19 FW   NGA Abdullahi Shuaibu
20 FW   NGA Oche Ochowechi (on loan from Kryvbas Kryvyi Rih)
22 FW   AZE Farid Isgandarov
23 FW   AZE Mehrac Bakhshali
26 DF   AZE Elnur Mustafayev
27 DF   AZE Eshqin Ahmadov
28 DF   AZE Murad Musayev
32 DF   AZE Elvin Yunuszade
44 DF   AZE Salman Alasgarov
74 DF   AZE Suleyman Damadayev
94 GK   AZE Habib Hasanov
97 FW   AZE Elshad Taghiyev

Club officials

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The Board of Directors

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Position Name
President   Fariz Najafov
General manager   Sabuhi Safiyarli[37]
Team manager   Mahammad Azizli
Press secretary   Asef Zeynalov

Coaching staff

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Position Name
Head coach   Kakhaber Tskhadadze[38]
Assistant coach   Giorgi Chikhradze
Fitness coach   Chaglar Volga[39]
Video analysis coach   Rakif Aliyev
Goalkeeper coach   Vugar Mammadov
Under-19 head coach   Famil Khalilov

Medical staff

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Position Name
Doctor   Fikrat Nabiyev
Assistant doctor   Movsum Huseynov
Assistant doctor   Farman Mammadov

Managers

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Information correct as of match played 7 November 2024. Only competitive matches are counted.

Name Nat. From To P W D L GS GA %W Honours Notes
Faig Jabbarov   Azerbaijan 2005 2006 30 22 6 2 0 0 073.33 [40]
Ramiz Mammadov   Azerbaijan 2006 May 2010 118 38 27 53 0 0 032.20 [41]
Tony Adams   England 12 May 2010 16 Nov 2011 44 17 15 12 45 35 038.64 [42]
Fatih Kavlak   Turkey 18 Nov 2011 Sept 27, 2012 29 14 7 8 43 27 048.28 [41]
Ramiz Mammadov   Azerbaijan Sept 24, 2012 2 April 2013 21 8 6 7 23 22 038.10 [41]
Luis Aragon (Interim)   Spain April 2013 May 2013 8 1 3 4 5 10 012.50 [43]
Yuri Semin   Russia 28 May 2013 23 May 2014 41 21 9 11 56 38 051.22 [44]
Dorinel Munteanu   Romania 16 Jun 2014 8 Dec 2014 18 6 5 7 20 26 033.33 [45]
Sanan Gurbanov (Interim)   Azerbaijan 8 December 2014 21 December 2014 3 1 2 0 4 3 033.33 [46]
Roman Hryhorchuk   Ukraine 21 December 2014 29 May 2018[19] 159 75 41 43 238 150 047.17 [47]
Sanan Gurbanov   Azerbaijan 30 May 2018[20] 31 August 2019[21] 40 14 9 17 37 52 035.00 Azerbaijan Cup (1)
Elmar Bakhshiyev   Azerbaijan 2 September 2019[22] 24 February 2024[23] 155 52 41 62 187 228 033.55 Azerbaijan Cup (1)
Kakhaber Tskhadadze   Georgia 25 February 2024[24] 23 9 4 10 32 27 039.13
  • Notes:

P – Total of played matches W – Won matches D – Drawn matches L – Lost matches GS – Goal scored GA – Goals against
%W – Percentage of matches won

Nationality is indicated by the corresponding FIFA country code(s).

Individual records

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Further information: List of Gabala FC records and statistics

Urfan Abbasov is Gabala's most capped player, with 305 appearances for the club. Players in bold signifies current Gabala player.

Top goalscorers

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As of match played 7 November 2024
 
Dodô scored 30 goals in 161 games during his 5-years with Gabala
Name Years League Azerbaijan Cup Europe Total
1   Victor Mendy 2011–2015 29 (112) 4 (13) 0 (2) 33 (127)
2   Dodô 2011–2016 23 (131) 3 (15) 4 (15) 30 (161)
3   Bagaliy Dabo 2016–2018 20 (43) 4 (6) 3 (13) 27 (62)
4   Filip Ozobić 2016–2018 16 (47) 6 (9) 3 (18) 25 (74)
5   Isnik Alimi 2021–2023 17 (62) 5 (10) 0 (2) 22 (74)
6   Javid Huseynov 2014–2015,
2016–2019,
2020–2021		 16 (109) 2 (20) 3 (11) 21 (140)
6   Ulvi Isgandarov 2017–2024 17 (118) 4 (16) 0 (6) 21 (140)
8   Steeven Joseph-Monrose 2017– 2019 15 (47) 3 (9) 2 (6) 20 (62)
9   Danijel Subotić 2013–2014,
2017		 15 (40) 4 (8) 0 (0) 19 (48)
10   Kanan Karimov 2008–2010 11 (46) 7 (?) 0 (0) 18 (45+)
10   Oleksiy Gai 2015–2016 14 (51) 4 (6) 0 (14) 18 (71)
10   James Adeniyi 2018–2021 14 (48) 4 (7) 0 (2) 18 (57)
10   Raphael Utzig 2020–2023 15 (81) 2 (11) 1 (2) 18 (94)

Most appearances

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As of match played 7 November 2024
Name Years League Azerbaijan Cup Europe Total
1   Urfan Abbasov 2011–2019,
2021–2024		 248 (5) 40 (1) 17 (0) 305 (6)
2   Asif Mammadov 2006–2007,
2015–Present		 199 (13) 31 (3) 24 (1) 254+ (17)
3   Dmytro Bezotosnyi 2015–2019 117 (0) 17 (0) 32 (0) 166 (0)
4   Dodô 2011–2016 131 (23) 15 (3) 15 (4) 161 (30)
5   Vojislav Stanković 2015–2019 92 (1) 21 (1) 29 (1) 142 (3)
6   Elvin Jamalov 2013–2019 111 (0) 18 (0) 12 (0) 141 (0)
6   Murad Musayev 2013–2016,
2019–Present		 120 (4) 18 (0) 3 (0) 141 (4)
8   Javid Huseynov 2014–2015,
2016–2019,
2020–2021		 109 (16) 20 (2) 11 (3) 140 (21)
8   Ulvi Isgandarov 2017–2024 118 (17) 16 (4) 6 (0) 140 (21)
10   Victor Mendy 2011–2015 112 (29) 13 (4) 2 (0) 127 (33)

Presidential history

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Name Years
Tale Heydarov 2005–2019
Fariz Najafov 2019–

See also

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