Sabah FA is an Azerbaijani football team with a recorded presence in the Premyer Liqa, domestic Cup and UEFA competitions. Its page brings together the latest 29-player roster, a dated coaching timeline and recent squad movement. The competition record reaches back to Birinci Dasta in 2017, while European participation begins with the UEFA Europa Conference League in 2023. The club’s identity is kept separate from the Malaysian team that shares the Sabah name.
Sabah FA Upcoming matches by league
Premyer Liqa
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- Regular Season - 5
Safa Baku
Sabah FA
ASK Arena -
- Regular Season - 6
Sabah FA
Imisli FK
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- Regular Season - 7
Neftchi BakuNo H2HSabah FA
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- Regular Season - 8
QabalaNo H2HSabah FA
UEFA Champions League
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- Group Stage
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Slavia Praha
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- Group Stage
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Borussia Dortmund
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- Group Stage
Viking
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Sabah FA Last matches by league
Premyer Liqa
UEFA Champions League
Friendlies Clubs
Cup
UEFA Europa Conference League
UEFA Europa League
Sabah FA Team Roster
The recorded roster contains 29 players: 14 midfielders, seven defenders, four attackers and four goalkeepers. Midfield options include A. Isaev, Rodrigo Fernandes, U. Rahmonaliyev, V. Simić and X. Severina. The attack features C. Nwachukwu, K. Aliyev, P. Mbina and Y. Lachaab. Defensive options include A. McCarthy, A. Zedadka, Erivaldo Almeida, G. Boakye, J. Bulus, R. Daşdəmirov, S. Solvet, T. Mutallimov and T. Puchacz. The four goalkeepers are A. Ramazanov, R. Mirzəmmədov, R. Əyyubov and S. Pokatilov. The roster therefore combines a large midfield group with established depth across the other positions.
position Goalkeeper
Amin Ramazanov
Rauf Əyyubov
Stas Pokatilov
Rəvan Mirzəmmədov
position Defender
Steve Loic Solvet
Aiden McCarthy
Rəhman Daşdəmirov
G. Boakye
T. Mutallimov
Tymoteusz Puchacz
Erivaldo Almeida Santos Junior
J. Bulus
Akim Zedadka
Cafar Mukhtarov
position Midfielder
Abdulla Xaybulayev
Umarali Rahmonaliyev
Christian Nwachukwu
Aleksey Isaev
Kaheem Anthony Parris
Ivan Lepinjica
Rauf Rüstəmli
Veljko Simić
Zinédine Ould Khaled
Eduardo Santos Queiroz
Rodrigo Francisco Pinto Vieira Fernandes
S. Ibrahimov
position Attacker
Xayal Əliyev
Joy-Lance Mickels
Younes Lachaab
Xander Severina
Patrick Orphe Mbina
Last Sabah FA Coachs
Valdas Dambrauskas is the most recent recorded coaching appointment, beginning on 1 July 2025. The timeline does not verify him as the current holder of the role. Vasili Berezutskiy is also listed with a start date of 1 November 2024, following Krunoslav Rendulić’s period from 1 March to 1 November 2024. Murad Musaev was recorded from 1 November 2021 to 1 February 2024, while Ramin Guliyev’s entry runs from 1 June to 1 October 2021. This sequence records managerial chronology without assigning an unverified present appointment.
Valdas Dambrauskas
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valdas Dambrauskas | Lithuania | 1 July 2025 | |
| Vasili Berezutskiy | Russia | 1 November 2024 | |
| Krunoslav Rendulić | Croatia | 1 March 2024 | 1 November 2024 |
| Murad Musaev | Russia | 1 November 2021 | 1 February 2024 |
| Ramin Guliyev | Azerbaijan | 1 June 2021 | 1 October 2021 |
| Vicente Gómez Fernandez | Spain | 1 August 2020 | |
| Željko Sopić | Croatia | 1 November 2019 | 1 June 2020 |
| Elşad Əhmədov | Azerbaijan | 1 July 2018 |
Sabah FA Transfers
The recorded arrivals show several movement types rather than a single pattern. C. Nwachukwu and T. Puchacz arrived as transfers, while P. Mbina joined on a transfer after an earlier loan entry. A. McCarthy and V. Simić are also listed as transfers. Free-agent arrivals include A. Ramazanov, G. Boakye, Rodrigo Fernandes, X. Severina and Erivaldo Almeida. Andrey Victor, A. Rzayev and R. Rüstəmli appear among loan returns, while Y. Lachaab is recorded as a loan arrival. These listed movements do not represent a complete transfer-window total.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Du Queiroz |
Zenit
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Loan | 31 August 2026 |
| C. Nwachukwu |
Sheffield Utd
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Transfer | 31 July 2026 |
| C. Nwachukwu |
Sheffield Utd
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Transfer | 30 July 2026 |
| Andrey Victor |
FC Iberia 1999
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Return from loan | 29 July 2026 |
| A. Ramazanov |
Qarabag
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Free agent | 5 July 2026 |
| G. Boakye |
Birmingham
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Free agent | 2 July 2026 |
| G. Boakye |
Birmingham City U21
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Free agent | 2 July 2026 |
| A. McCarthy |
Kaizer Chiefs
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Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| Y. Lachaab |
Lille
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Loan | 30 June 2026 |
| Erivaldo Almeida |
Maritimo
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| Rodrigo Fernandes |
Şamaxı FK
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| V. Simić |
Sivasspor
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Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| X. Severina |
Maccabi Haifa
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| A. McCarthy |
Kaizer Chiefs
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Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| P. Mbina |
Maribor
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Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
The recorded departures include transfers, loans, free-agent exits and returns from loan. A. Malouda left for FC Basel 1893 as a transfer, while A. Malouda also has a return to Lille recorded earlier. Andrey Victor was loaned to Veres Rivne and Saburtalo, and A. Rzayev and R. Rüstəmli were loaned to Şamaxı FK and Karvan. Free-agent departures include J. Sekidika, Ygor Nogueira, A. Seydiyev and N. Mehbalıyev. T. Puchacz, P. Mbina, V. Simić and G. Boakye also have return-from-loan entries. The listed departures are not a complete window total.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Rzayev |
Araz
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Loan | 12 August 2026 |
| A. Rzayev |
Araz
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Loan | 12 August 2026 |
| R. Samiqullin |
Karvan
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Free agent | 6 August 2026 |
| R. Samigullin |
Karvan
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Free agent | 6 August 2026 |
| Andrey Victor |
Veres Rivne
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Loan | 30 July 2026 |
| A. Malouda |
FC Basel 1893
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Transfer | 28 July 2026 |
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FC Iberia 1999
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- | 16 July 2026 | |
| J. Sekidika |
Gangwon FC
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Free agent | 8 July 2026 |
| A. Seydiyev |
Zira
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| J. Sekidika |
Gangwon FC
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| Ygor Nogueira |
FC Rostov
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| G. Boakye |
Birmingham
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| G. Boakye |
Birmingham City U21
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| N. Mehbalıyev |
Safa Baku
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Free agent | 29 June 2026 |
| Andrey Victor |
FC Iberia 1999
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Loan | 29 June 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
Taken together, the recorded 2026 movement shows Sabah FA combining permanent recruitment with temporary squad circulation. Transfer arrivals include C. Nwachukwu, T. Puchacz, P. Mbina, A. McCarthy and V. Simić, while free-agent additions include A. Ramazanov, G. Boakye, Rodrigo Fernandes, X. Severina and Erivaldo Almeida. Loan activity is also visible through Y. Lachaab’s arrival and returns involving Andrey Victor, A. Rzayev and R. Rüstəmli. The departures record includes A. Malouda’s move to FC Basel 1893, loans for Andrey Victor, A. Rzayev and R. Rüstəmli, and several free-agent exits. Return-from-loan entries involving T. Puchacz, P. Mbina, V. Simić and G. Boakye show that player status can change within the same broader cycle. Because the movement lists are limited selections rather than exhaustive totals, they describe the shape and timing of activity, not a complete balance of all business.
Leagues Sabah FA has participated in
Sabah FA’s recorded competition profile spans Azerbaijani domestic football and recent European involvement. Premyer Liqa participation is recorded from 2018 through 2025, with the latest entry marked as recently active, while the domestic Cup runs from 2017 through 2025 on the same basis. UEFA Europa Conference League appearances are recorded from 2023 through 2025, and the UEFA Europa League is recorded for 2025. Birinci Dasta appears only for 2017 and is historical in this profile. Friendlies Clubs are recorded from 2021 to 2024 and are also historical, with no recent activity indicated. The records establish the competitions represented without confirming a 2026 finish or standing.
More about Sabah FA
Sabah FA is recorded here as an Azerbaijani football club, a distinct identity from the Malaysian Sabah side that shares the name. A founding year, home venue, ownership structure, badge tradition and supporter culture are not verified for this Azerbaijani team in the current profile. Descriptions of the Malaysian organisation therefore do not define this team. Its competitive footprint places the club within Azerbaijan’s domestic system. The record begins with Birinci Dasta in 2017, followed by Cup participation from 2017 and Premyer Liqa participation from 2018. The latest domestic records run through 2025, and both the league and Cup are marked as recently active in the competition profile. This gives Sabah FA a documented presence across the main domestic categories without supporting an unqualified claim about a current title, final position or 2026 campaign. The club’s recorded continental path begins with the UEFA Europa Conference League in 2023 and includes entries through 2025. UEFA Europa League participation is also recorded for 2025. Friendlies Clubs appear between 2021 and 2024 but are historical rather than recently active. Together, these records show an Azerbaijani team with domestic continuity and a recent European footprint, while avoiding assumptions drawn from the similarly named Malaysian club. The roster contains 29 players across goalkeeping, defence, midfield and attack. The coaching timeline records Valdas Dambrauskas as the latest starting appointment, alongside earlier entries for Vasili Berezutskiy, Krunoslav Rendulić, Murad Musaev and Ramin Guliyev. The timeline does not verify a current coach, so the page preserves the sequence rather than assigning an unconfirmed present role.
Last matches statistics for Sabah FA
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
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1 - 0
KuPS
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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KuPS
0 - 2
Sabah FA
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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Aarhus
2 - 1
Sabah FA
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4 / 15 |
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85 | 11 | 2 | 1 |
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Sabah FA
4 - 0
Aarhus
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10 / 29 |
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85 | 11 | - | 5 |
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Sabah FA
2 - 0
Kapaz
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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Hapoel Beer Sheva
2 - 1
Sabah FA
|
5 / 8 |
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78 | 6 | - | 4 |
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Sabah FA
5 - 2
Hapoel Beer Sheva
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12 / 33 |
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84 | 22 | 2 | 3 |
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Araz
0 - 1
Sabah FA
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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Sabah FA
5 - 0
Zira
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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Manchester United
4 - 0
Sabah FA
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0 / 11 |
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0% | 13 | 1 | 5 |
Detailed statistics Sabah FA
Xtra rating history
Last rating points (most recent matches).