FC Dynamo Makhachkala () is a Russian professional

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club based in

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that plays in the

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History

In the 2006 season Dynamo finished 16th in the

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. However, the club was denied the professional license and thus relegated to amateur level. Colours are all white (home) or white shirt with broad blue stripe, blue shorts (away). The club was founded in 1927 and debuted in the

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zone of the Soviet

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, finishing seventh of eight teams. Following this, Dynamo would not play in the Soviet League until 1958, when they entered Class B. In 1958–1960 the team was known as ''Temp''. In 1967, Dynamo became the winners of Class B and were promoted to Class A, Group 2. After the reorganization of the league in 1971, Dynamo Makhachkala played in the Second League. They stayed at that level until 1990, when they were moved to Second League B. The best Dynamo's achievement in the league was the top finish in their zone and sixth position in the league finals in 1975. Dynamo Makhachkala entered the

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in 1993, and after 1994 season they moved to the Third League. In 1996–1997 the team was known as ''Dynamo-Imamat''. In 1998, following the reform of the league, Dynamo entered the Second Division and stayed there until winning in the South zone in 2003. Dynamo played in the

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from 2004 to 2006. Before the 2021–22 season, the team that previously played as FC Makhachkala was renamed to FC Dynamo Makhachkala. On 30 May 2022, Dynamo secured promotion to

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. On 20 May 2024, Dynamo secured promotion to the

for the first time in its history.

Current squad

As of 1 June 2025, according to th
Russian First League website

Out on loan

Reserve team

Notable players

Had international caps for their respective countries. Players whose name is listed in bold represented their countries while playing for Dynamo. *

Houssem Eddine Mrezigue Houssem Eddine Mrezigue (; born 23 March 2000) is an Algerian international footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Russian club Dynamo Makhachkala. Career In July 2020, he signed a four-year contract with CR Belouizdad. On 29 Augus ...

* Ibragim Gasanbekov * Narvik Sırxayev *

Kirill Zinovich Kirill Aleksandrovich Zinovich (; ; born 5 March 2003) is a Belarusian footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Russian club Dynamo Makhachkala and the Belarus national team. Club career On 2 July 2021, he signed a 5-year contract ...

Mark Švets Mark Švets (born 1 October 1976) is a retired Estonian professional Association football, footballer. Club career In a much-travelled career, Švets has played for various clubs in Estonia, Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus. He won the Kazakhstan ...

Jemal Tabidze Jemal "Jimmy" Tabidze () ( ka, ჯემალ "ჯიმი" ტაბიძე, tr, ; born 18 March 1996) is a Georgian professional footballer who plays as centre-back for Russian Premier League club Dynamo Makhachkala and the Georgia natio ...

Mohammad Javad Hosseinnejad Mohammad Javad Hosseinnejad (; born 26 June 2003) is an Iranian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Dynamo Makhachkala in the Russian Premier League. He has also played for Iran national football team. Club career On 9 August 2024, Hossei ...

Victorien Angban Bekanty Victorien Angban (born 29 September 1996) is an Ivorian footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Russian club Sochi. Club career Chelsea In 2012, Angban joined Chelsea from Stade d'Abidjan as a trialist. He only officially s ...

Valentin Paltsev Valentin Dmitriyevich Paltsev (; born 12 July 2001) is a Russian football player who plays as a right-back or centre-back for Dynamo Makhachkala and the Russia national team. Club career On 13 June 2024, Paltsev signed with Dynamo Makhachkal ...

* Vladimir Kovačević * Ruslan Agalarov

References

External links

Official website
(archived 6 January 2007)
Another Dynamo website

Official Telegram Channel

Club history
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