Zira Football Club () is an

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i professional

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club based in

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. The club competes in the

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History

The club was established in 2014 and immediately joined the

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. Despite finishing 2nd in its inaugural season in the

, the club wasn't allowed to compete in the

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. On 27 December 2016, Adil Shukurov had his contract as manager terminated by mutual consent, with Aykhan Abbasov taking over as manager until the end of the 2016–17 season. Aykhan Abbasov resigned as manager on 29 August 2018, with Samir Abbasov being announced as his replacement the same day. On 8 October 2019, Abbasov left Zira by mutual consent, with Zaur Hashimov being appointed as manager the following day, until the end of the season. On 17 July 2020, Rashad Sadygov was announced as Zira's new manager on a three-year contract.

Domestic history

European history

;Notes * 1QR: First qualifying round * 2QR: Second qualifying round * 3QR: Third qualifying round * POR: Play-off round

Stadium

Zira's home ground is the Zira Olympic Sport Complex Stadium, which has a capacity of 1,500.

Players

Current squad

''For recent transfers, see Transfers summer 2024 and Transfers winter 2024–25.''

Coaching staff

Club records

Top goalscorers

Most appearances

Managerial statistics

*Notes:

References

External links

PFL
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