FC Aktobe
Squad
Abat Aymbetov2012current
Jean-Eudes Maurice2018current
Nani2026current- Aleksey Nikolaevcurrent
Igor Sergeevcurrent
Ruslan Kambolovcurrent
Tongo Doumbiacurrent- Aleksey Nikolaev2006–2007
Yuri Logvinenko2006–2016
Samat Smakov2007–2013- Jafar Irismetov2008–2008
Andrei Karpovich2010–2010
Alexander Geynrikh2012–2014
Marat Bikmaev2012–2013
Timur Kapadze2012–2015
Askhat Tagybergen2013–2016
Robert Arzumanyan2013–2015
Marcos Pizzelli2014–2014- Marcos Pizzelli2014–2015
Renan Bressan2014–2014- Dele Adeleye2015–2015
- Marcos Pizzelli2015–2016
Sergei Khizhnichenko2015–2015- Samat Smakov2016–2016
FC Aktobe is a professional football club based in Kazakhstan, known for its competitive spirit in the national leagues.
The club has played in the Kazakhstan Premier League, the highest level of Kazakh football.
Founded in 1967, FC Aktobe has undergone several name changes, including Aktyubinets and Aktobemunai, before settling on its current name.
Biography
Formation
FC Aktobe, a professional football club based in Aktobe, Kazakhstan, was established in 1967 under the name Aktyubinets. The club initially competed in the Class B Division, the fourth tier of the Soviet League system, but faced a hiatus from official tournaments for seven seasons. In 1976, they rejoined the Soviet Second League, where they achieved significant success by winning the championship in 1981. The club's notable performance continued as they recorded a remarkable 10–0 victory over Bulat in 1990, marking their largest win in history.
Evolution and Name Changes
Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, FC Aktobe transitioned to the newly formed Kazakhstan Premier League. The club underwent several name changes, becoming Aktobemunai in 1996, then reverting to Aktobe in 1997. After a brief relegation to the Kazakhstan First Division, they bounced back by winning the division in 2000, securing their place in the Premier League once again. The club's identity evolved further with the name Aktobe-Lento in 2000, before settling back to Aktobe in 2005.
Achievements
FC Aktobe has established itself as a dominant force in Kazakh football, winning the Kazakhstan Premier League five times between 2005 and 2013. They also claimed the Kazakhstan Cup in 2008 and 2024, along with three Kazakhstan Super Cup titles in 2008, 2010, and 2014. The club's consistent performance has made it a staple in the top tier of Kazakh football, with a dedicated fan base supporting them at their home ground, the Central Stadium, which has a capacity of 13,500.
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Career & Clubs
Aktobe was founded in 1967 as Aktyubinets. They played their first three seasons in the Class B Division, fourth tier of the Soviet League system. For the next 7 seasons, they were not active in official tournaments. In 1976, the club joined the Soviet Second League, to play in its Zone 7, and in 1981, they won the championship . In 1990, the team recorded a 10–0 victory over Bulat, which remains the club's biggest victory on record. In the 1991 season, the last year of Soviet League existence, the club won Zone 8 Championship. Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the club joined the newly formed Kazakhstan Premier League. In 1994, Aktyubinets reached Kazakhstan Cup final, which they lost to Vostok with a score of 0–1. In 1996, the club changed name to Aktobemunai. However, after one season they renamed again to Aktobe. As the result of reduction of league teams in 1997, Aktobe was relegated to the Kazakhstan First Division. In the 2000 season, the club won Kazakhstan First Division and were promoted to the Kazakhstan Premier League.
On 20 July 2015, Ioan Andone was appointed as the club's manager. After finishing Third in the league, on 10 November 2015, Andone left the club after his contract wasn't extended. On 22 December 2015, Yuri Utkulbayev was announced as Aktobe new manager. Ihor Rakhayev replaced Utkulbayev prior to the start of the 2017 season.
Names
1967 : Aktyubinets 1996 : Aktobemunay 1997 : Aktobe 2000 : Aktobe-Lento 2005 : Aktobe
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- Kazakhstan First League
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- Kazakhstan Premier League
Legacy
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Kazakhstan Premier League Champions (5): 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2013 Kazakhstan Cup Champions: 2008, 2024 Kazakhstan Super Cup Champions (3): 2008, 2010, 2014
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Identifiers & aliases
FC Aktobe, commonly referred to as FC Aktobe or simply Aktobe, is a professional football club based in Aktobe. They last played in the Kazakhstan Premier League, the highest level of Kazakh football. Formed as Aktyubinets in 1967, they became Aktobemunai in 1996, Aktobe in 1997, Aktobe-Lento in 2000 and finally Aktobe again in 2005. Their home ground is the 13,500 seat Central Stadium.
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