FC Astana

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FC Astana is a professional football club based in Kazakhstan, competing in the Kazakhstan Premier League.

The club plays in the Kazakhstan Premier League, the highest tier of Kazakh football.

Founded in 2009 as Lokomotiv Astana, the club changed its name to FC Astana in 2011.

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Biography

Formation

FC Astana, originally founded as Lokomotiv Astana in December 2008, emerged from a merger of football clubs from Almaty Megasport and Alma-Ata. The club was established with the backing of the National Railway Company Kazakhstan Temir Zholy, which became its general sponsor. The decision to relocate the club to Astana was made in collaboration with the City Council, leading to the construction of the 30,000-seat Astana Arena, which serves as their home ground. Vakhid Masudov was appointed as the first head coach, and the club quickly attracted notable players from the Russian Football Premier League, including Andrey Tikhonov and Yegor Titov.

Early Years and Development

In their inaugural season in 2009, Lokomotiv Astana made a significant impact by earning silver medals in the Kazakhstan Premier League. The club underwent a coaching change shortly after the season began, with Sergei Yuran taking the helm. The team continued to develop, and in 2011, they rebranded to FC Astana, solidifying their identity in Kazakh football. Over the years, they have consistently been a competitive force in the league, securing multiple titles and establishing a strong fan base.

Achievements and Legacy

FC Astana has enjoyed considerable success in the Kazakhstan Premier League, winning the championship seven times between 2014 and 2022. They have also claimed the Kazakhstan Cup three times and the Kazakhstan Super Cup six times. Their consistent performance has made them a dominant presence in Kazakh football, and they continue to strive for excellence in both domestic and international competitions. The club's ability to attract talent and maintain a competitive edge has solidified its legacy as one of the premier football clubs in Kazakhstan.

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Career & Clubs

History

Founding and first years (2009–2014)

On 27 December 2008, football clubs from Almaty Megasport and Alma-Ata announced they would merge to found a new club. The club was named "FC Lokomotiv Astana" as the National Railway Company Kazakhstan Temir Zholy became a general sponsor. Kazakhstan Temir Zholy in cooperation with City Council of Astana decided to move the club to the new building stadium in the capital of Kazakhstan. Vakhid Masudov became the first head coach in the club's history. The club has benefited from a high salary role which has enabled them to attract players of status to the club. Andrey Tikhonov and Yegor Titov first of all came from the Russian Football Premier League. Several more followed such as Patrick Ovie and Baffour Gyan. Maksim Shatskikh later arrived from Dynamo Kyiv in the Ukrainian Premier League which was again a very high-profile capture for the club. The majority of their other players have arrived from other clubs of the Kazakhstan Premier League, mostly on free transfers from the clubs which were absorbed to make the club and several which went into bankruptcy. On 8 March 2009, Lokomotiv played in the league's inaugural match against Kazakhmys in Satbayev. In March 2009, Vakhid Masudov was replaced by Vladimir Gulyamkhaidarov. However, only two days after his appointment he was replaced by Russian specialist Sergei Yuran. The club earned silver medals in their first season of play. On 14 November 2010, Holger Fach guided Astana to…

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Player history

Most appearances

As of match played 30 August 2026 Players played over 50 competitive, professional matches only. Appearances as substitute (goals in parentheses) included in total.

Top goalscorers

As of match played 30 August 2026 Competitive, professional matches only, appearances including substitutes appear in brackets.

Clean sheets

As of match played 30 August 2026 Competitive, professional matches only, appearances including substitutes appear in brackets.

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League: Kazakhstan Premier League

Legacy

Honours

Kazakhstan Premier League Winners (7): 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022 Runners-up (5): 2009, 2013, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025 Kazakhstan Cup Winners (3): 2010, 2012, 2016 Runners-up (1): 2015 Kazakhstan League Cup Winners (1): 2024 Kazakhstan Super Cup Winners (6): 2011, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023 Runners-up (4): 2013, 2016, 2017, 2021

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