Araz-Naxçıvan
2023-24 season
ManagerAzer Baghirov
StadiumDalga Arena
Premier League4th
Azerbaijan CupQuarterfinal
Top goalscorerLeague: Orkhan Aliyev (5)
All: Orkhan Aliyev (9)

The Araz-Naxçıvan PFK 2023–24 season is Araz-Naxçıvan's first season back in the Azerbaijan Premier League since 2014–15.

Season events

Squad

As of match played 24 December 2023
No. Name Nationality Position Date of birth (Age) Signed from Signed in Contract ends Apps. Goals
Goalkeepers
1 Vusal Shabanov Azerbaijan GK 10 May 2002 Zagatala 2022
12 Cristian Avram Moldova GK 27 July 1994 Petrocub Hîncești 2023 17 0
91 Semir Bukvic Bosnia and Herzegovina GK 21 May 1991 Sloboda Tuzla 2023 3 0
Defenders
2 Abdulla Rzayev Azerbaijan DF 12 March 2002 on loan from Sabah 2023 17 0
3 Turan Manafov Azerbaijan DF 19 August 1998 Sabail 2023 19 3
4 Igor Ribeiro Bosnia and Herzegovina DF 4 October 1996 Tacuary 2023 16 0
5 Nihad Gurbanli Azerbaijan DF 10 April 2001 Sabail 2023 1 0
13 Mirali Ahmadov Azerbaijan DF 16 April 2003 Sabail 2023 1 0
22 Elchin Mustafayev Azerbaijan DF 5 July 2000 Shamakhi 2023 8 0
27 Numan Kurdić Bosnia and Herzegovina DF 1 July 1999 RWD Molenbeek 2023 19 0
55 Zamig Aliyev Azerbaijan DF 5 May 2001 Kapaz 2023 9 0
Midfielders
6 Vadim Abdullayev Azerbaijan MF 17 December 1994 Unattached 2022
7 Nijat Suleymanov Azerbaijan MF 15 November 1998 Kapaz 2023 17 3
19 Axel Ngando France MF 13 July 1993 Grenoble 2023 10 3
23 Nuno Rodrigues Portugal MF 30 November 1994 Sporting da Covilhã 2023 18 1
29 Wanderson Maranhão Brazil MF 26 July 1994 Chornomorets Odesa 2023 17 0
39 Tural Bayramli Azerbaijan MF 7 January 1998 Sabail 2023 15 0
42 Mohammed Kadiri Ghana MF 7 March 1996 Dynamo Kyiv 2023 17 3
88 Tugay Alizada Ukraine MF 8 July 2002 Kremin Kremenchuk 2022
Forwards
8 Ismail Azzaoui Belgium FW 6 January 1998 Heracles 2023 17 2
9 Elvis Mashike Democratic Republic of the Congo FW 6 June 1994 Ħamrun Spartans 2023 16 5
10 Orkhan Aliyev Azerbaijan FW 21 December 1995 Unattached 2022
11 Bayramali Qurbanov Azerbaijan FW 8 November 2002 Sabail 2022
14 Mićo Kuzmanović Bosnia and Herzegovina FW 18 March 1996 Tuzla City 2023 20 3
Out on loan
Left during the season

Transfers

In

Date Position Nationality Name From Fee Ref.
17 July 2023MFBrazilWanderson MaranhãoChornomorets OdesaUndisclosed[1]
17 July 2023MFPortugalNuno RodriguesSporting da CovilhãUndisclosed[2]
18 July 2023GKBosnia and HerzegovinaSemir BukvicSloboda TuzlaUndisclosed[3]
24 July 2023DFBosnia and HerzegovinaNuman KurdićRWD MolenbeekUndisclosed[4]
24 July 2023DFAzerbaijanZamig AliyevKapazUndisclosed[5]
28 July 2023MFGhanaMohammed KadiriUnattachedFree[6]
1 August 2023FWBelgiumIsmail AzzaouiHeracles AlmeloUndisclosed[7]
2 August 2023FWDemocratic Republic of the CongoElvis MashikeĦamrun SpartansUndisclosed[8]
3 August 2023DFBrazilIgor RibeiroTacuaryUndisclosed[9]

Loans in

Date from Position Nationality Name From Date to Ref.
17 July 2023DFAzerbaijanAbdulla RzayevSabahEnd of season

Friendlies

10 January 2024 Zira 2–1 Araz-Naxçıvan Baku
15:00 AZT (UTC+4) I.Muradov 55'
Soumah 71'		 Report O.Aliyev 68'
23 January 2024 Araz-Naxçıvan – Qarabağ Baku
AZT (UTC+4) Stadium: Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium

Competitions

Overview

Competition First match Last match Starting round Record
Pld W D L GF GA GD Win %
Premier League 4 August 2023 Matchday 1 18 7 5 6 20 19 +1 038.89
Azerbaijan Cup 29 November 2023 Second Round 2 2 0 0 14 3 +11 100.00
Total 20 9 5 6 34 22 +12 045.00

Last updated: 24 December 2023
Source: Competitions

Premier League

Results summary

OverallHomeAway
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsWDLGFGAGDWDLGFGAGD
16 7 5 4 20 19  +1 26 5 2 2 10 7  +3 2 3 2 10 12  −2

Last updated: 24 December 2023.
Source: See Results

Results by round

Round123456789101112131415161718
GroundHHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHA
ResultLWLDWWLWDWWLLDDDWL
Position976875544434555546
Updated to match(es) played on 24 December 2023. Source: See Results
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

    Results

    4 August 2023 1 Araz-Naxçıvan 0–3 Turan Tovuz Baku
    20:00 AZT (UTC+4) Suleymanov Yellow card 82' Report Miller Yellow card 45+1'
    Petkov 53', 87' Yellow card 90+4'
    John 68'
    Rzayev Yellow card 85'    		 Stadium: Dalga Arena
    Referee: Ingilab Mammadov
    12 August 2023 2 Araz-Naxçıvan 2–0 Gabala Baku
    18:30 AZT (UTC+4) Azzaoui 17'
    Abdullayev Yellow card 80'
    Mashike 83' Yellow card 84'    		 Report Hani Yellow card 24'
    Isgandarov Red card 90+4'    		 Stadium: Dalga Arena
    Referee: Farid Haciyev
    20 August 2023 3 Qarabağ 2–1 Araz-Naxçıvan Baku
    18:00 AZT (UTC+4) Diakhaby 15'
    Cafarguliyev Yellow card 88'
    Guliyev Yellow card 90+1'
    Zoubir 90+5'    		 Report Manafov Yellow card 29'
    Kuzmanović 57'
    Wanderson Yellow card 59'
    Kadiri Yellow card 85'
    Rzayev Yellow card 88'    		 Stadium: Azersun Arena
    Referee: Nicat İsmayıllı
    25 August 2023 4 Araz-Naxçıvan 1–1 Sumgayit Baku
    20:00 AZT (UTC+4) Kadiri Yellow card 45'
    Manafov 73'    		 Report Aliyev Yellow card 29'
    Octávio Yellow card 49'
    Sorga Yellow card 52'
    Muradov 63' (pen.)
    Badalov Yellow card 75'
    Suleymanli Yellow card 90+1'    		 Stadium: Dalga Arena
    Referee: Kamal Umudlu
    3 September 2023 5 Kapaz 1–2 Araz-Naxçıvan Ganja
    18:00 AZT (UTC+4) Vasilyuchek Yellow card 38'
    Kvirkvia 78' (pen.) Yellow card 90+1'
    Masimov Yellow card 90+1'    		 Report Rzayev Yellow card 32'
    O.Aliyev 40' (pen.), 45'
    Igor Yellow card 57'
    Mashike Yellow card 84'    		 Stadium: City Stadium
    Referee: Kamran Aliyev
    16 September 2023 6 Araz-Naxçıvan 1–0 Neftçi Baku
    18:00 AZT (UTC+4) Abdullayev Yellow card 47'
    Kadiri Yellow card 49' Yellow-red card 86'
    O.Aliyev 81' (pen.)
    Wanderson Yellow card 87'
    Azzaoui Yellow card 90'    		 Report Matias Yellow card 8'
    Brkić Yellow card 81'
    Mahmudov Yellow card 87'    		 Stadium: Dalga Arena
    Referee: Ingilab Mammadov
    24 September 2023 7 Sabail 1–0 Araz-Naxçıvan Baku
    19:30 AZT (UTC+4) Nuno 45+1' (pen.) Yellow card 90+3'
    Haziyev Yellow card 85'
    Najah Yellow card 90+6'    		 Report Bayramli Yellow card 63'
    Wanderson Yellow card 90+3'    		 Stadium: Bayil Arena
    Referee: Raad Ahmadov
    1 October 2023 8 Araz-Naxçıvan 1–0 Zira Baku
    AZT (UTC+4) Rodrigues 78'
    Igor Yellow card 83' Yellow-red card 90+4'    		 Report Ruan Yellow card 25'
    Isayev Yellow card 43'
    Kulach Yellow card 83'    		 Stadium: Dalga Arena
    Referee: Ali Aliyev
    7 October 2023 9 Sabah 1–1 Araz-Naxçıvan Masazır
    18:00 AZT (UTC+4) Nuriyev 82' Report Wanderson Yellow card 67'
    Belfodil 76' (pen.)
    Aliyev Yellow card 83'    		 Stadium: Bank Respublika Arena
    Referee: Rauf Jabarov
    22 October 2023 10 Gabala 1–4 Araz-Naxçıvan Qabala
    16:30 AZT (UTC+4) Qirtimov Red card 29'
    Khalaila Red card 29'
    Tetteh 37'    		 Report Abdullayev Yellow card 19'
    Manafov 32'
    Kadiri 45'
    Mashike 69'
    Kuzmanović 72'    		 Stadium: City Stadium
    Referee: Tural Qurbanov
    30 October 2023 11 Araz-Naxçıvan 2–1 Qarabağ Baku
    19:00 AZT (UTC+4) Wanderson Yellow card 17'
    O.Aliyev Yellow card 31' 75' (pen.)
    Azzaoui Yellow card 78'
    Ngando Yellow card 86'
    Avram Yellow card 88'
    Mashike 90+1'    		 Report Gugeshashvili Yellow card 59'
    Janković Yellow card 76'
    Benzia Yellow card 78'
    Zoubir Yellow card 90+4'
    Juninho 90+7'
    Richard Yellow card 90+7'    		 Stadium: Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium
    Referee: Aliyar Ağayev
    4 November 2023 12 Sumgayit 2–0 Araz-Naxçıvan Sumgait
    18:00 AZT (UTC+4) Muradov 16'
    Aliyev Yellow card 30'
    Kahat 69'
    Mossi Yellow card 90+5'    		 Report Wanderson Yellow card 64'
    Qurbanov Yellow card 90+2'    		 Stadium: Kapital Bank Arena
    Referee: Elcin Məsiyev
    10 November 2023 13 Araz-Naxçıvan 0–1 Kapaz Baku
    19:00 AZT (UTC+4) Rodrigues Yellow card 69'
    Igor Yellow card 90+3'    		 Report Fall Yellow card 37'
    Niane 75'
    Onanuga Yellow card 82'
    Alijanov Yellow card 84'    		 Stadium: Dalga Arena
    Referee: Raad Ahmadov
    26 November 2023 14 Neftçi 1–1 Araz-Naxçıvan Baku
    15:30 AZT (UTC+4) Matias 40' Yellow card 65'
    Mahmudov Yellow card 56'    		 Report Kurdić Yellow card 45'
    Rodrigues Yellow card 47'
    Wanderson Yellow card 84'
    O.Aliyev 90+3'    		 Stadium: Neftçi Arena
    Referee: Farid Haciyev
    2 December 2023 15 Araz-Naxçıvan 1–1 Sabail Baku
    16:00 AZT (UTC+4) Abdullayev Yellow card 14'
    Kadiri 18'    		 Report Hasanov Yellow card 28'
    Lugasi Yellow card 85'
    Mehremić Yellow card 88'
    Kurdić 90+3' (o.g.)    		 Stadium: Dalga Arena
    Referee: Ravan Hamzazada
    9 December 2023 16 Zira 0–0 Araz-Naxçıvan Zirə
    17:00 AZT (UTC+4) Sadykhov Yellow card 43'
    Alıyev Yellow card 76'    		 Report Kuzmanović Yellow card 61'
    O.Aliyev Yellow card 78'    		 Stadium: Zira Olympic Sport Complex Stadium
    Referee: Raad Ahmadov
    15 December 2023 17 Araz-Naxçıvan 2–0 Sabah Baku
    15:00 AZT (UTC+4) Letić 40' (o.g.)
    Mustafayev Yellow card 52'
    Kuzmanović Yellow card 57'
    O.Aliyev Yellow card 68'
    Manafov 71'    		 Report Nuriyev Yellow card 16'
    Hadhoudi Yellow card 48'
    Letić Yellow card 64'
    Thill Yellow card 70'    		 Stadium: Dalga Arena
    Referee: Farid Haciyev
    24 December 2023 18 Turan Tovuz 3–1 Araz-Naxçıvan Tovuz
    12:00 AZT (UTC+4) Najafov 4'
    Brunão 16'
    Serrano Yellow card 26'
    Guseynov 90'    		 Report Wanderson Yellow card 35'
    Azzaoui 58' (pen.)    		 Stadium: City Stadium
    Referee: Ravan Hamzazada
    20 January 2024 19 Qarabağ v Araz-Naxçıvan Baku
    AZT (UTC+4) Stadium: Azersun Arena

    League table

    Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation[lower-alpha 1]
    4 Sumgayit 18 7 6 5 19 23 −4 27
    5 Sabail 18 7 5 6 26 27 −1 26[lower-alpha 2]
    6 Araz-Naxçıvan 18 7 5 6 20 19 +1 26[lower-alpha 2]
    7 Turan Tovuz 18 6 4 8 29 28 +1 22[lower-alpha 3]
    8 Sabah 18 6 4 8 25 22 +3 22[lower-alpha 3]
    Updated to match(es) played on 24 December 2023. Source: Soccerway
    Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Head-to-head away goals scored (only if two teams); 6) Goal difference; 7) Goals scored.[10]
    Notes:
    1. ↑ The 2023–24 Azerbaijan Cup winners qualify for the Europa League first qualifying round (or the second-placed team if the Azerbaijan Cup winners finish first). If the Azerbaijan Cup winners finish in the top three, the second Conference League second qualifying round spot will be passed to the fourth-placed team.
    2. 1 2 Head-to-head points; Sabail 4, Araz-Naxçıvan 1.
    3. 1 2 Head-to-head goal difference; Turan Tovuz +1, Sabah -1

    Azerbaijan Cup

    29 November 2023 Second Round Kür-Araz 1–6 Araz-Naxçıvan Baku
    15:00 AZT (UTC+4) Eln.Mammadov Yellow card 51'
    Abbasov 53' Yellow card 58'
    Huseynov Yellow card 55'
    Elk.Mammadov Yellow card 55'
    G.Aliyev Yellow card 84'    		 Report Kadiri 21'
    Suleymanov 47', 87', 90+2'
    Alizada Yellow card 49'
    Ahmadov Yellow card 54'
    O.Aliyev 65', 88'    		 Stadium: Dalga Arena
    Attendance: 25
    Referee: Rauf Jabarov
    19 December 2023 Last 16 İrəvan 2–8 Araz-Naxçıvan Baku
    13:00 AZT (UTC+4) Qanbarov 16'
    Asgarov 37'
    Muradbayli Yellow card 79'    		 Report Ngando 24', 43', 45+4' (pen.)
    O.Aliyev 25', 51'
    Z.Aliyev Yellow card 55'
    Kuzmanović 73'
    Mashike 80', 83'    		 Stadium: ASK Arena
    Attendance: 70
    Referee: Javid Jalilov
    30/31 January 2024 Quarterfinal 1st leg Araz-Naxçıvan v Gabala Baku
    AZT (UTC+4) Stadium: Dalga Arena
    6/7 February 2024 Quarterfinal 2nd leg Gabala v Araz-Naxçıvan Qabala
    AZT (UTC+4) Stadium: City Stadium

    Squad statistics

    As of match played 24 December 2023

    Appearances and goals

    No. Pos Nat Player TotalPremier LeagueAzerbaijan Cup
    AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
    1 GK Azerbaijan AZE Vusal Shabanov 20000+20
    2 DF Azerbaijan AZE Abdulla Rzayev 17017000
    3 DF Azerbaijan AZE Turan Manafov 1931830+10
    4 DF Brazil BRA Igor Ribeiro 16015+1000
    5 DF Azerbaijan AZE Nihad Gurbanli 100010
    6 MF Azerbaijan AZE Vadim Abdullayev 19015+200+20
    7 MF Azerbaijan AZE Nijat Suleymanov 1732+1301+13
    8 FW Belgium BEL Ismail Azzaoui 1727+820+20
    9 FW Democratic Republic of the Congo COD Elvis Mashike 1655+931+12
    10 FW Azerbaijan AZE Orkhan Aliyev 20911+751+14
    11 FW Azerbaijan AZE Bayramali Qurbanov 1100+9020
    12 GK Moldova MDA Cristian Avram 17017000
    13 DF Azerbaijan AZE Mirali Ahmadov 100010
    14 FW Bosnia and Herzegovina BIH Mićo Kuzmanović 20315+3221
    19 MF France FRA Axel Ngando 1033+6013
    23 MF Portugal POR Nuno Rodrigues 18116+2100
    22 DF Azerbaijan AZE Elchin Mustafayev 800+6020
    27 DF Bosnia and Herzegovina BIH Numan Kurdić 19018010
    29 MF Brazil BRA Wanderson Maranhão 17017000
    39 MF Azerbaijan AZE Tural Bayramli 1509+5010
    42 MF Ghana GHA Mohammed Kadiri 1739+6221
    55 DF Azerbaijan AZE Zamig Aliyev 903+4020
    88 MF Ukraine UKR Tugay Alizada 200020
    91 GK Bosnia and Herzegovina BIH Semir Bukvic 301020
    Players away on loan:
    Players who left Sumgayit during the season:

    Goal scorers

    Place Position Nation Number Name Premier League Azerbaijan Cup Total
    1FWAzerbaijan10Orkhan Aliyev549
    2FWDemocratic Republic of the Congo9Elvis Mashike325
    3DFAzerbaijan3Turan Manafov303
    FWBosnia and Herzegovina14Mićo Kuzmanović213
    MFGhana42Mohammed Kadiri213
    MFAzerbaijan7Nijat Suleymanov033
    MFFrance19Axel Ngando033
    9FWBelgium8Ismail Azzaoui202
    Own goal202
    10MFPortugal23Nuno Rodrigues101
    TOTALS 201434

    Clean sheets

    Place Position Nation Number Name Premier League Azerbaijan Cup Total
    1GKMoldova12Cristian Avram505
    TOTALS 505

    Disciplinary record

    Number Nation Position Name Premier League Azerbaijan Cup Total
    Yellow card Red card Yellow card Red card Yellow card Red card
    2AzerbaijanDFAbdulla Rzayev200020
    3AzerbaijanDFTuran Manafov100010
    4BrazilDFIgor Ribeiro410041
    6AzerbaijanMFVadim Abdullayev400040
    7AzerbaijanMFNijat Suleymanov100010
    8BelgiumFWIsmail Azzaoui200020
    9Democratic Republic of the CongoFWElvis Mashike200020
    10AzerbaijanFWOrkhan Aliyev300030
    11AzerbaijanFWBayramali Qurbanov100010
    12MoldovaGKCristian Avram100010
    13AzerbaijanDFMirali Ahmadov001010
    14Bosnia and HerzegovinaFWMićo Kuzmanović200020
    19FranceMFAxel Ngando100010
    22AzerbaijanDFElchin Mustafayev100010
    23PortugalMFNuno Rodrigues200020
    27Bosnia and HerzegovinaDFNuman Kurdić100010
    29BrazilMFWanderson Maranhão800080
    39AzerbaijanMFTural Bayramli100010
    42GhanaMFMohammed Kadiri300030
    55AzerbaijanDFZamig Aliyev101020
    88UkraineMFTugay Alizada001010
    Players who left Araz-Naxçıvan during the season:
    TOTALS 41 1 3 0 44 1

    References

    1. ↑ "Braziliyalı yarımmüdafiəçi komandamızda". arazpfk.com/ (in Azerbaijani). Araz-Naxçıvan PFK. 17 July 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
    2. ↑ "Nuno Miguel "Araz-Naxçıvan"da". arazpfk.com/ (in Azerbaijani). Araz-Naxçıvan PFK. 17 July 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
    3. ↑ ""Çərçivə" bosniyalıya tapşırıldı". arazpfk.com/ (in Azerbaijani). Araz-Naxçıvan PFK. 18 July 2023. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
    4. ↑ "Araz-Naxçıvan"da növbəti legioner". arazpfk.com/ (in Azerbaijani). Araz-Naxçıvan PFK. 24 July 2023. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
    5. ↑ "Zamiq Əliyev "Araz-Naxçıvan"da". arazpfk.com/ (in Azerbaijani). Araz-Naxçıvan PFK. 24 July 2023. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
    6. ↑ "Kiyev "Dinamo"sunun sabiq üzvü "Araz-Naxçıvan"da". arazpfk.com/ (in Azerbaijani). Araz-Naxçıvan PFK. 28 July 2023. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
    7. ↑ "İsmail Azzaoui "Araz-Naxçıvan"da". arazpfk.com (in Azerbaijani). Araz-Naxçıvan PFK. 1 August 2023. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
    8. ↑ "Bu dəfə konqolu." arazpfk.com/ (in Azerbaijani). Araz-Naxçıvan PFK. 2 August 2023. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
    9. ↑ "İqor Ribeiro "Araz-Naxçıvan"da". arazpfk.com/ (in Azerbaijani). Araz-Naxçıvan PFK. 3 August 2023. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
    10. ↑ "Premyer Liqa: Season rules". Scoresway. Retrieved 1 July 2018.
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