Zira FC A remarkably swift rise and consistent presence among the domestic elite define Zira Baku (Zirə FK). Established on 28 July 2014 to represent the Zirə settlement on the Absheron Peninsula, the club made an immediate impact by earning promotion to the Azerbaijan Premyer Liqası after just its debut season in the second division.
While the club has yet to claim a national league title, it achieved an impressive runner-up finish in 2016 during its top-flight debut season, repeating that success in 2024. The side has also reached the Azerbaijan Cup final on two occasions (2022, 2024). A pivotal cornerstone of their modern era has been manager Rəşad Sadıqov, a legend of Azerbaijani football, who shaped the team into a disciplined and tactically structured outfit.
In European competitions, Zira Baku carved out a landmark campaign during the summer 2024 UEFA Conference League qualifiers. The Azerbaijan side produced major upsets by knocking out Moldovan powerhouse Sheriff Tiraspol and Slovak outfit DAC 1904 Dunajská Streda before falling to Omonia Nicosia. Playing their home matches at the Zirə İdman Kompleksinin stadionu, key figures in the squad include captain Qismət Alıyev and Guinean forward Salifu Soumah.
