Zira is making waves in Azerbaijani football with a blend of youthful talent and experienced players. The team has shown remarkable potential in recent seasons, establishing itself as a competitive side in the league. With a solid midfield led by the highly-rated M. Ələkbərov, Zira is poised to challenge for top honors. The attacking prowess of players like Raphael Alemão and Y. Lawal adds to their strength, making them a team to watch. As they continue to develop their squad, Zira aims to solidify its place among the elite in Azerbaijani football.
Zira Upcoming matches by league
Premyer Liqa
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- Regular Season - 6
Turan
Zira
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- Regular Season - 7
ZiraNo H2HŞamaxı FK
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- Regular Season - 8
KapazNo H2HZira
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- Regular Season - 9
ZiraNo H2HSumqayıt
Zira Last matches by league
Premyer Liqa
UEFA Europa Conference League
Cup
Friendlies Clubs
UEFA Europa League
Zira Team Roster
Zira’s squad boasts a mix of promising talents and seasoned professionals, making them a formidable contender in the league. Leading the midfield is M. Ələkbərov, a player known for his exceptional vision and passing ability, supported by the likes of I. Djibrilla and the energetic Juninho Maranhense. In attack, Raphael Alemão and Y. Lawal are key figures, providing the necessary firepower to secure vital goals. Defensively, Q. Alıyev stands out as a reliable presence, ensuring stability at the back. The goalkeeping department is well-covered with S. Həşimov and Tiago Silva bringing experience and skill. As the team continues to gel, Zira’s blend of youth and experience could be the key to their success in the league.
position Goalkeeper
Aydın Bayramov
Maycon Cleiton de Paula Azevedo
Anar Nəzirov
Hüseynəli Quliyev
Səlim Həşimov
position Defender
Amin Seydiyev
Christian Dimitri Legbo Ouguehi
Ruan Renato Bonifacio Augusto
Jimmy Ange Mutsinzi
Elçin Əlicanov
Issa Ibrahim Djibrilla
Henrique Gelain Custódio
Qismət Alıyev
Mehdi Misahsah
position Midfielder
Hacıağa Hacılı
İsmayıl İbrahimli
Giorgi Papunashvili
Aykhan Guseynov
Ktatau
Filipe da Silva Tavares Vieira
Ricardo Martins Guimarães
I. Huseynov
C. Digbeu
Ramiz Muradov
Y. Haciyev
position Attacker
Eren Aydın
Davit Volkovi
D. Smith
Loué Bayéré Junior
Egor Bogomolskiy
Last Zira Coachs
Rəşad Fərhad Sadıqov
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rəşad Fərhad Sadıqov | Azerbaijan | 1 July 2020 | |
| Zaur Həşimov | Azerbaijan | 1 October 2019 | 1 June 2020 |
| Samir Abasov | Azerbaijan | 1 September 2018 | 1 October 2019 |
| Ayxan Abbasov | Azerbaijan | 1 January 2017 | 1 September 2018 |
| Adil Şükürov | Azerbaijan | 1 July 2015 | 1 December 2016 |
| Bəhram Şaquliyev | Azerbaijan | 1 July 2014 | 1 June 2015 |
Zira Transfers
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| D. Legbo |
HNK Rijeka
|
Transfer | 2 September 2026 |
| L. Bayéré |
Javor
|
Free agent | 20 July 2026 |
Racing United
|
Free agent | 19 July 2026 | |
| L. Bayéré |
Javor
|
Free agent | 19 July 2026 |
| H. Quliyev |
Imisli FK
|
Free agent | 2 July 2026 |
| A. Guseynov |
Turan
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| Vieirinha |
Olympiakos
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| A. Seydiyev |
Sabah FA
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
|
Turan
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 | |
| Maycon Cleiton |
Portimonense
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| Raphael Alemão |
Ho Chi Minh
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| F. Bayramov |
Mingəçevir
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| E. Bogomolskiy |
Ural
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| R. Muradov |
Şamaxı FK
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| S. Həşimov |
Şamaxı FK
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juninho Maranhense |
Svay Rieng
|
Free agent | 20 August 2026 |
| B. Konaté |
Nea Salamis
|
Free agent | 18 August 2026 |
| N. Ələsgərov |
Kapaz
|
Free agent | 11 August 2026 |
| N. Ələsgərov |
Kapaz
|
Free agent | 5 August 2026 |
| A. Nuriyev |
Kisvarda FC
|
Free agent | 28 July 2026 |
| C. Nurıyev |
Araz
|
Free agent | 23 July 2026 |
| L. Mickels |
Waldhof Mannheim
|
Free agent | 21 July 2026 |
| I. Gomis |
Estac Troyes
|
Free agent | 15 July 2026 |
| I. Gomis |
Estac Troyes
|
Free agent | 14 July 2026 |
| F. Bayramov |
Səbail
|
Transfer | 12 July 2026 |
| F. Bayramov |
Səbail
|
Transfer | 11 July 2026 |
| R. Muradov |
Araz
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| A. Nuriyev |
Kisvarda FC
|
Free agent | 29 June 2026 |
| L. Mickels |
Waldhof Mannheim
|
Free agent | 29 June 2026 |
| R. Abdullazadə |
NK Varazdin
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
Leagues Zira has participated in
Last matches statistics for Zira
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Araz
3 - 2
Zira
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Zira
3 - 0
Torpedo Kutaisi
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Torpedo Kutaisi
0 - 3
Zira
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Paide
1 - 0
Zira
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Zira
1 - 1
Paide
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Zira
2 - 0
Safa Baku
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Zira
3 - 1
Imisli FK
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Zira
1 - 0
Neftchi Baku
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Sabah FA
5 - 0
Zira
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Zira
1 - 1
Qarabag
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
Detailed statistics Zira
Xtra rating history
Last rating points (most recent matches).