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FC Neftchi Fergana

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FC Neftchi Fergana is an Uzbek football club based in the city of Fergana.

Founded in 1962, the club was originally known as Neftyanik Fergana and played in the Soviet Second League until 1991.

In 1990, FC Neftchi Fergana won the Soviet Second League, earning promotion to the Soviet First League.

Biography

Formation and Early Years

FC Neftchi Fergana, an Uzbek football club based in the city of Fergana, was founded in 1962. Initially known as Neftyanik Fergana, the club competed in the Soviet Second League, specifically in the Central Asian Division, until the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991. During this period, Neftchi made significant strides, culminating in a championship win in 1990 that promoted them to the Soviet First League. The club's highest achievement in Soviet football came in 1991 when they finished 7th in the Soviet First League.

Transition to Independence and Modern Era

Following the independence of Uzbekistan, FC Neftchi Fergana transitioned to the Uzbekistan Higher League in 1992. The club has maintained a continuous presence in the Uzbekistan Super League, alongside notable teams like Pakhtakor Tashkent and Navbahor Namangan, until 2018. The club's resilience and competitive spirit were highlighted when they won the Uzbekistan Super League title on November 22, 2025, marking a significant milestone in their modern history.

Managerial Changes and Legacy

Throughout its history, FC Neftchi Fergana has seen various managerial changes, with notable figures such as Yuriy Sarkisyan, who managed the team for over 26 years, and more recent coaches like Sergey Kovshov and Islom Ismoilov. The club's legacy is not only defined by its achievements on the pitch but also by its strong ties to the Fergana Oil Refinery, which has been a key financial supporter since its inception. As of now, FC Neftchi Fergana continues to be a prominent force in Uzbek football, with aspirations for further success in both domestic and continental competitions.

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Managerial history

Arkadi Alov (1969–1971) Ivan Larin (1972) Yuriy Sarkisyan (Jan 1987 – May 16, 2013) Amet Memet (2013–2014) Murod Ismoilov (May 16, 2013 – Sept 14, 2015) Andrey Fyodorov (Sept 15, 2015 – June 5, 2017) Vadim Abramov (June 5, 2017 – December 16, 2017) Sergey Kovshov (Januar 27, 2018 – present) Bakhrom Khaydarov (2018 — 2019) Abdusamad Durmonov (2019–2020) Sergey Lebedev Ilkhom Muminjonov (Jan 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022) Vitaliy Levchenko (July 1, 2022 – 1 December 2026) Islom Ismoilov (1 December 2026 – )

History

The early Soviet period

Neftchi was founded 1962 and appeared in the Soviet Second League (Central Asian Division) from 1962 to 1991 under the name Neftyanik Fergana. In 1990, the club advanced to the Soviet First League, winning Soviet Second League, conference East. In 1991 Soviet First League Neftchi ranked at 7th place which was club's highest achievement in Soviet football history.

Modern period, since 1992

Since 1992, the club has been playing in the Uzbek League, and along with Pakhtakor Tashkent and Navbahor Namangan, continuously participated in all seasons of the Uzbek League without a break. On 22 November 2025, FC Neftchi Fergana won the 2025 Uzbekistan Super League.

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Continental record

As of match played 26 October 2026

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Uzbekistan Super League

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F.C. Neftchi Fergana An Uzbek football club based in the city of Fergana, playing in the top division of Uzbek football. The club is financed by the Fergana Oil Refinery. Founded in 1962, it played in the Soviet Second League under the name "Neftyanik Fergana" until 1991. In 1990, the club won the Soviet Second League and was promoted to the Soviet First League. Since 1992, it has played in the Uzbekistan Higher League and, along with Pakhtakor Tashkent and Navbahor Namangan, was one of the teams that had participated without interruption in every season of the Uzbekistan Super League until 2018.

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