Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan Football Federation. Founded: 1992.
The Kazakhstan Football Federation (KFF) was established in 1992, reorganised from the Soviet Republican Football Association of the Kazakh SSR (founded 1989). Following independence, Kazakhstan initially joined FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation as an associate member in 1992, achieving full membership status in both organisations in 1994.
A significant shift in Kazakhstani football came in 2002, when the country transferred from the Asian Football Confederation to UEFA, becoming a full member at the UEFA Congress in Stockholm on 25 April 2002. This move aligned Kazakhstan's football with European competition structures, and since then Kazakhstani clubs and national teams have participated in UEFA qualifying and club competitions.
Headquartered in Astana, the KFF oversees the Kazakhstan Premier League and manages both men's and women's national teams. The federation has invested in youth development and international exposure, with Kazakhstan gradually strengthening its competitive record within European football. Marat Omarov has served as president since 2024.
| # | Club | Titles |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
FC Astana
|
7 |
| 2 |
FC Kairat
|
5 |
| 3 |
FC Irtysh
|
5 |
| 4 |
FC Aktobe
|
5 |
| 5 |
FC Yelimay
|
3 |
| 6 |
FC Zhenis
|
3 |
| 7 |
FC Tobol
|
2 |
| 8 |
FC Shakhter Karagandy
|
2 |
| 9 |
FC Taraz
|
1 |
| 10 |
FC Ordabasy
|
1 |
FC Akzhayik
FC Alma-Ata
FC Atyrau
FC Gornyak
FC Kaisar
FC Kyzylzhar
FC Vostok
FC Zhetysu