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FK Neftchi is a football club based in Bakı (Baku), Azerbaijan, playing their home matches at Palms Sports Arena. Follow FK Neftchi on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.

Bassala Sambou leads FK Neftchi's scoring in league play with 10 goals this season. Emin Makhmudov has contributed 9, while Vincent Aboubakar has added 6.

FK Neftchi have been in strong form recently, winning 3 of their last 5 matches (60% win rate). They have scored 14 goals and conceded 5 during this period. Overall, their attack has been firing on all cylinders. In the Premier League, their recent results include a 3-1 win against FC Kapaz, a 2-2 draw with Shamakhi FK, a 0-1 loss to Turan Tovuz, a 3-1 win against FK Qabala, and a 6-0 win against Imisli FK.

Recent results for FK Neftchi:

• 15 Şubat 2026: Premier League - 3-1 win at FC Kapaz
• 28 Şubat 2026: Premier League - 2-2 draw at Shamakhi FK
• 9 Mart 2026: Premier League - 0-1 loss vs Turan Tovuz
• 15 Mart 2026: Premier League - 3-1 win at FK Qabala
• 20 Mart 2026: Premier League - 6-0 win vs Imisli FK

Upcoming fixtures for FK Neftchi:

• 5 Nisan 2026: Premier League - at Sumqayit
• 11 Nisan 2026: Premier League - vs Araz PFK
• 17 Nisan 2026: Premier League - at Zira
• 26 Nisan 2026: Premier League - vs Qarabag FK
• 30 Nisan 2026: Premier League - vs Qarabag FK

Looking ahead, FK Neftchi have 3 home games and 2 away fixtures in their next 5 matches. Upcoming opponents: Sumqayit (away), Araz PFK (home), Zira (away), Qarabag FK (home), and Qarabag FK (home).

FK Neftchi currently sits in 6th place in the Premier League with 37 points from 24 matches (9W 10D 5L).

FK Neftchi's squad consists of 26 players. Goalkeepers: Kenan Piric (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Emil Balayev (Azerbaijan), Aqil Mammadov (Azerbaijan), Rza Cafarov (Azerbaijan). Defenders: Elvin Jamalov (Azerbaijan), Falaye Sacko (Mali), Moustapha Seck (Senegal), Igor Ribeiro (Brazil), Elvin Badalov (Azerbaijan). Midfielders: Edvin Kuc (Montenegro), Emil Safarov (Azerbaijan), Ifeanyi Mathew (Nigeria), Kamil Mammadov (Azerbaijan), Emin Makhmudov (Azerbaijan), Ismayil Zulfugarli (Azerbaijan), Farid Yusifli (Azerbaijan), Vusal Asgarov (Azerbaijan). Forwards: Aghadadash Salyanskiy (Azerbaijan), Alessio Curci (Luxembourg), Andriy Shtohrin (Ukraine), Bassala Sambou (England), Breno (Brazil), Freddy Vargas (Venezuela), Imad Faraj (France), Vincent Aboubakar (Cameroon), Brayan Moreno (Colombia).

FK Neftchi transfers: New signings include Kenan Piric (from Antalyaspor).

Yuri Vernydub is the current head coach of FK Neftchi. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 60% win rate across 10 matches, averaging 2.10 points per game.

Notable previous managers include Samir Abbasov managed the club for 4 seasons, recording 42 wins from 86 matches (49% win rate). Roman Grigorchuk managed the club for one season, recording 0 wins from 9 matches (0% win rate). Other former coaches include Adrian Mutu, Miodrag Bozovic, Laurentiu Reghecampf, and Roberto Bordin.

FK Neftchi plays their home matches at Palms Sports Arena in Bakı (Baku), which has a capacity of 15,000.

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