Azerbaijan Futsal Premier League facts for kids
| 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.
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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 |
