About Khazar Lankaran FK

Khazar Lankaran FK was a professional football club based in Lankaran, Azerbaijan, founded in 2004 by businessman Mübariz Mənsimov. The club quickly rose to prominence thanks to strong financial backing, earning the nickname “Caucasian Chelsea.” It played its home matches at Lankaran City Stadium and became one of the most popular teams outside the capital, building a passionate fanbase.

Khazar Lankaran enjoyed its most successful period in the mid-2000s, winning the Azerbaijan Premier League title in the 2006–07 season and securing multiple Azerbaijan Cups. The club also achieved international success by winning the CIS Cup in 2008 and regularly participating in UEFA competitions, helping raise the profile of Azerbaijani football abroad.

Despite early success, the club faced financial and administrative problems in the 2010s, leading to declining performances. After finishing near the bottom of the league and being denied a license for the 2016–17 season, Khazar Lankaran withdrew from professional football and was effectively dissolved in 2016, ending the short but impactful history of one of Azerbaijan’s notable clubs.