Neftçi Peşəkar Futbol Klubu, known simply as Neftçi or Neftchi Baku in English-speaking media, is an Azerbaijani professional football club based in the capital, Baku, that plays in the Azerbaijan Premier League, the highest tier of Azerbaijan football. The club was founded on 18 March 1937 and played under the name of Neftyanik until 1968. Since then the club has been competing under the name of Neftçi.
Neftyanik squad from 1937 season.
Flavinho is Neftçi's first foreign captain.
Under Hajiyev's management, Neftçi became the first team to represent Azerbaijan in the group stage of a European competition.
"Forza Neftçi" during at Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium.
Azerbaijan Premier League
The Azerbaijan Premier League is the top Azerbaijani professional league for men's association football teams. It is contested by 10 clubs. Seasons run from August to May, with teams playing 36 matches each. The Premier League champion secures the right to play in UEFA Champions League first qualifying round. The runner up and the 3rd place winner secure right to play in UEFA Europa Conference League starting in second qualifying round.
Azerbaijan Premier League 2011–12 trophy
Gurban Gurbanov is one of the highest goalscorers in Premier League.
Aslan Kerimov is one of the most capped players in Premier League.
