About Simurq PIK

Simurq PIK was a professional football club based in Zaqatala, Azerbaijan, that competed in the Azerbaijan Premier League. The club was founded in 2005 and quickly rose through the domestic system, earning promotion to the top division shortly after its creation. It was nicknamed “The Phoenixes” and played its home matches at Zaqatala City Stadium.

In its peak years, Simurq established itself as a competitive mid-table Premier League team. The club’s best league performance came in the 2008–09 season, when it finished 3rd in the Azerbaijan Premier League, which is considered its greatest achievement. It also had solid campaigns in other seasons, including a 7th-place finish and consistent top-flight participation.

Simurq made its European debut in the UEFA Europa League qualifiers but was eliminated in the early rounds. Financial and structural difficulties eventually led to the club’s dissolution in 2015, ending its short but notable presence in Azerbaijani football.