About Neftçi PFK

Neftçi PFK is one of the oldest and most successful football clubs in Azerbaijan, based in Baku and founded in 1937. Originally known as Neftyanik, the club became a prominent representative of Azerbaijani football during the Soviet era, competing in the top division of the USSR championship and achieving its best result in 1966 by finishing third.

Following Azerbaijan’s independence in 1991, Neftçi established itself as a dominant force in domestic football, winning multiple league titles and national cups. The club is widely regarded as one of the country’s most historic and popular teams, often competing at the top level and playing a key role in shaping Azerbaijani football culture.

In international competitions, Neftçi has represented Azerbaijan regularly in UEFA tournaments. A major milestone came in the 2012–13 season when the club became the first Azerbaijani team to reach the group stage of a European competition (UEFA Europa League). These achievements have helped raise the profile of Azerbaijani clubs on the European stage.