Zira IK II
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Zira Football Club (Azerbaijani: Zirə Futbol Klubu) is an Azerbaijani professional football club based in Zirə, Baku. The club competes in the Azerbaijan Premier League.
History
The club was established in 2014 and immediately joined the Azerbaijan First Division.
Despite finishing 2nd in its inaugural season in the Azerbaijan Premier League, the club wasn't allowed to compete in the UEFA Europa League.
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 until the end of the season the following day.
On 17 July 2020, Rashad Sadygov was announced as Zira's new manager on a three-year contract.
Domestic history
| Season | League | Azerbaijan Cup | Top goalscorer | Manager | Kit Manufacturer | Sponsor | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Div. | Pos. | Pl. | W | D | L | GS | GA | P | Name | League | |||||
| 2014–15 | 2nd | 5th | 30 | 19 | 6 | 5 | 61 | 19 | 63 | Quarterfinal | Bahram Shahguliyev | Kappa | Santral Electric | ||
| 2015–16 | 1st | 2nd | 36 | 17 | 11 | 8 | 42 | 31 | 62 | Quarterfinal | Nelson Bonilla | 14 | Adil Shukurov | ||
| 2016–17 | 1st | 4th | 28 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 29 | 26 | 39 | Quarterfinal | César Meza Colli | 4 | Adil Shukurov Aykhan Abbasov |
Umbro | |
| 2017–18 | 1st | 4th | 28 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 36 | 30 | 44 | Quarterfinal | Richard Gadze | 7 | Aykhan Abbasov | Joma | |
| 2018–19 | 1st | 5th | 28 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 30 | 40 | 31 | Semifinal | Julio Rodríguez | 8 | Aykhan Abbasov Samir Abbasov | ||
| 2019–20 | 1st | 4th | 20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 25 | 37 | 23 | Semifinal | Julio Rodríguez Nijat Suleymanov |
4 | Samir Abbasov Zaur Hashimov | ||
| 2020–21 | 1st | 4th | 28 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 28 | 28 | 38 | Semifinal | Davit Volkovi | 8 | Rashad Sadygov | ||
| 2021–22 | 1st | 3rd | 28 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 33 | 27 | 47 | Runners-up | Davit Volkovi | 11 | Rashad Sadygov | ||
| 2022–23 | 1st | 5th | 36 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 45 | 46 | 50 | Quarterfinal | Hamidou Keyta | 8 | Rashad Sadygov | ||
European history
| Season | Competition | Round | Club | Home | Away | Aggregate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–18 | UEFA Europa League | 1QR | Differdange 03 | 2–0 | 2–1 | 4–1 |
| 2QR | Astra Giurgiu | 0–0 | 1–3 | 1–3 | ||
| 2022–23 | UEFA Europa Conference League | 2QR | Maccabi Tel Aviv | 0–3 | 0–0 | 0–3 |
- Notes
- 1QR: First qualifying round
- 2QR: Second qualifying round
- 3QR: Third qualifying round
- POR: Play-off round
- Group: Group stage
The team is known for its strong emphasis on youth development and nurturing talent from within the club's academy. Zira IK II is coached by a dedicated and experienced coaching staff who are committed to helping players reach their full potential and progress to the first team.
Zira IK II plays their home matches at the Zira FK Stadium, a modern and well-equipped facility located in Baku, Azerbaijan. The team has a loyal fan base that supports them both at home and away matches, creating a vibrant and exciting atmosphere for players and spectators alike.
Overall, Zira IK II is a promising and ambitious team that is dedicated to developing the next generation of Azerbaijani football talent and competing at a high level in the Azerbaijan First Division.