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Azerbaijan Futsal Premier League
Founded 1994
Country Azerbaijan
Confederation UEFA
Number of teams 6
Level on pyramid 1
International cup(s) UEFA Futsal Champions League
Current champions Araz Naxçivan (17th title)
(2022–23)
Most championships Araz Naxçivan (17 titles)
Website https://www.azfutzal.az/

The Azerbaijan Futsal Premier League is the top futsal competition in Azerbaijan. Futsal is a fast-paced indoor version of football. This exciting league began in 1994. It is organized by the Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan (AFFA). Six teams currently compete in the league, following rules set by UEFA.

History of the League

Araz Naxçivan is the most successful team in Azeri futsal. They have won the Premier League an amazing 17 times!

The 2019-20 season had to stop early. This was because of the COVID-19 pandemic in Azerbaijan. Araz Naxçivan was declared the champion since they were leading the league at that time. The 2020-21 season was also cancelled for the same reason. Even so, AFFA chose Araz Naxçivan to play in the 2021–22 UEFA Futsal Champions League.

Teams for the 2023–24 Season

Here are the teams that played in the league during the 2023-24 season:

  • Araz Naxçivan
  • Azerbaijan U-19
  • Baku Fire
  • Neftçi İK İB
  • Record Club
  • Yasamal Bakı

Who Won the League?

Many different teams have won the Azerbaijan Futsal Premier League over the years. Araz Naxçivan has won the most titles.

Season Winner
1994 Neftchi Baku PFC
1995 Azada
1996 Avtomobilçi
1997-98 Avtomobilçi
1998-99 Azerneftyanajag
1999-00 Azerneftyanajag
2000-01 Turan Air
2001-02 Turan Air
2002-03 Tribut
2003-04 Turan Air
2004-05 Araz Naxçivan
2005-06 Araz Naxçivan
2006-07 Araz Naxçivan
2007-08 Araz Naxçivan
2008-09 Araz Naxçivan
2009-10 Araz Naxçivan
2010-11 Araz Naxçivan
2011-12 Araz Naxçivan
2012-13 Araz Naxçivan
2013-14 Araz Naxçivan
2014-15 Khazar Islands
2015-16 Araz Naxçivan
2016-17 Araz Naxçivan
2017-18 Araz Naxçivan
2018-19 Araz Naxçivan
2019-20 Araz Naxçivan
2020-21 Cancelled due to COVID-19
2021-22 Araz Naxçivan
2022-23 Araz Naxçivan

Most Successful Teams

This table shows which teams have won the most titles in the league.

Club Titles Years won
Araz Naxçivan 17 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023
Turan Air 3 2001, 2002, 2004
Azerneftyanajag 2 1999, 2000
Avtomobilçi 2 1996, 1998
Tribut 1 2003
Azada 1 1995
Neftchi 1 1994
Khazar Islands 1 2015
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