Sabail FK (Azerbaijani: Səbail Futbol Klubu, pronounced [sæbɑːˈil]) is an Azerbaijani football club based in Baku. The club participates in the Azerbaijan Premier League.

Sabail FK
Full nameSəbail Futbol Klubu
Nickname(s)Dənizçilər (The Sailors)
Founded2016; 8 years ago (2016)
GroundASCO Arena
Capacity3,200
PresidentFiruz Qarayev
ManagerJavid Huseynov
LeagueAzerbaijan Premier League
2023–247th
Websitewww.sabailfc.az
Current season

History

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The club was established in 2016 and immediately joined the Azerbaijan First Division. After finishing their first season in the Azerbaijan Premier League in 7th position, Samir Aliyev left the role as manager by mutual consent on 22 May 2018.[1][better source needed] Aftandil Hacıyev was appointed as the club's new manager on 11 June 2018.[2][better source needed]

Domestic history

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Season League Azerbaijan Cup Top goalscorer Manager Manufacturer Sponsor
Div Pos P W D L GF GA Pts Name League
2016–17 2nd 2nd 26 18 3 5 80 25 57 Second round   Bayram Budagov 18   Elman Sultanov Kappa Federation support
2017–18 1st 7th 28 6 5 17 19 39 23 Quarter-finals   Vüqar Nadirov 3   Samir Aliyev Nike
2018–19 1st 3rd 28 12 5 11 34 37 41 Quarter-finals   Aghabala Ramazanov 7   Aftandil Hacıyev Macron AZ Tea
2019–20 1st 7th 20 5 5 10 16 30 20 Quarter-finals Three Players 3   Aftandil Hacıyev Nike
2020–21 1st 8th 28 5 9 14 21 42 24 Quarter-finals   Amil Yunanov 6   Aftandil Hacıyev
2021–22 1st 8th 28 4 3 21 17 57 15 Quarter-finals   Nicolas Rajsel 5   Aftandil Hacıyev
2022–23 1st 9th 36 7 8 21 32 62 29 Semi-finals   Franco Mazurek 6   Mahmud Qurbanov
  Shahin Diniyev
Jako ASCO
2023–24 1st 7th 36 11 9 16 50 60 42 Quarter-finals   Alexandre Ramalingom 15   Shahin Diniyev Adidas

European history

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As of 17 July 2019

Season Competition Round Club Home Away Agg.
2019–20 UEFA Europa League 1QR   Universitatea Craiova 2–3 2–3 4–6
Notes
  • QR: Qualifying round

Stadium

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Sabail's home ground is the Bayil Stadium, which has a capacity of 3,200.

Players

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Current squad

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As of 15 July 2024[3][4]
No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK   AZE Huseynali Guliyev
3 DF   UKR Dmytro Lytvyn
5 MF   ISR Gitay Sofir
6 DF   AZE Jabir Amirli
7 FW   GNB Madi Queta
8 MF   ESP Gorka Larrucea
10 FW   GNB David Gomis
11 MF   AZE Rufat Abdullazade
12 GK   AZE Alirza Müshtabazada
14 FW   NED Soulyman Allouch
15 DF   AZE Vusal Masimov
No. Pos. Nation Player
17 MF   AZE Gülaga Asadov
18 MF   AZE Suleyman Ahmadov
19 MF   AZE Samir Abdullayev
20 DF   AZE Mert Çelik
21 FW   MAR Ayman Bouali
25 GK   AZE Nijat Mammadzada
44 DF   ALB Amir Bilali
74 DF   AZE Yusif Nabiyev
77 MF   AZE Farid Nabiyev
83 DF   AZE Nihad Guliyev

Out on loan

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

No. Pos. Nation Player
9 FW   AZE Amil Yunanov (at Kapaz)

For recent transfers, see Transfers summer 2023.

Reserve team

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Sabail-2 plays in the Azerbaijan First Division from 2018.

Coaching staff

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Position Name
Head coach   Javid Huseynov
Assistant coach   Azer Mammadov
  Karim Diniyev
Goalkeeping coach   Fuad Asadov
Fitness coach   Elmir Khankishiyev
Reserve team head coach   Elman Sultanov

Managerial statistics

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Information correct as of match played 6 November 2024. Only competitive matches are counted.

Name Nat. From To Duration P W D L GS GA %W Honours Notes
Elman Sultanov   Azerbaijan 10 May 2016 10 May 2017 1 year, 0 days 27 18 3 6 80 30 066.67
Samir Aliyev   Azerbaijan 10 May 2017 22 May 2018[5] 1 year, 12 days 31 7 5 19 23 45 022.58
Aftandil Hacıyev   Azerbaijan 11 June 2018[2] 23 May 2022[6] 3 years, 346 days 86 25 20 41 86 124 029.07
Mahmud Qurbanov   Azerbaijan 26 May 2022[7] 28 December 2022[8] 216 days 21 5 4 12 21 32 023.81
Shahin Diniyev   Azerbaijan 29 December 2022[9] 3 November 2024[10] 1 year, 310 days 72 21 14 37 122 106 029.17
Elvin Mammadov   Azerbaijan 6 November 2024[11] 19 days 0 0 0 0 0 0 ! interim
  • 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).

References

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  1. ^ "Samir Aliyev Leaves Sabail FK". facebook.com. Facebook - Sabail FK. 22 May 2018. Retrieved 22 May 2018.
  2. ^ a b "First day of Ruslan Gurbanov, at Bayil Arena!". facebook.com (in Azerbaijani). Sabail FK. 16 June 2018. Retrieved 16 June 2018.
  3. ^ "MƏŞQÇİLƏR" (in Azerbaijani). Sabail FC. Retrieved 2023-05-04.
  4. ^ "Klub haqqında" (in Azerbaijani). PFL. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
  5. ^ "Samir Aliyev Leaves Sabail FK". facebook.com (in Azerbaijani). Sabail FK. 22 May 2018. Retrieved 16 June 2018.
  6. ^ "Təşəkkürlər, Aftandil Hacıyev!". sabailfc.az (in Azerbaijani). Sabail FK. 23 May 2022. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
  7. ^ "Mahmud Qurbanov "Səbail"də!". sabailfc.az (in Azerbaijani). Sabail FK. 26 May 2022. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
  8. ^ ""Səbail" PFK baş məşqçisi Mahmud Qurbanov tutduğu vəzifəsindən istefası ilə bağlı klub rəhbərliyinə müraciət edib". facebook.com/SabailFC (in Azerbaijani). Sabail FK Facebook. 28 December 2022. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
  9. ^ "Şahin Diniyev "Səbail" PFK-nın baş məşqçisi təyin olunub". facebook.com/SabailFC (in Azerbaijani). Sabail FK Facebook. 29 December 2022. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
  10. ^ "Şahin Diniyev "Səbail"in baş məşqçi postundan istefa verib". Report İnformasiya Agentliyi (in Azerbaijani). 2024-11-03. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
  11. ^ ""Səbail"in müvəqqəti baş məşqçisi bəlli olub". Report İnformasiya Agentliyi (in Azerbaijani). 2024-11-06. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
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