FK Arkadag

Arkadag
Full nameArkadag Futbol Kluby
Nickname(s)The White Horse of Arkadag
Short nameAFK
Founded1 April 2023 (2023-04-01)
GroundArkadag Stadium
Capacity10,000[1]
OwnerArkadag City Administration
PresidentArslanmyrat Amanow
Head coachAkhmet Allaberdiyev
LeagueÝokary Liga
2024Ýokary Liga, 1st of 9 (champions)

FK Arkadag (Turkmen: Arkadag Futbol Kluby, Arkadag FK) is a professional football club based in Arkadag, Turkmenistan. Founded in 2023 by Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow, the club plays in the Ýokary Liga.

From its first season, Arkadag began collecting titles. Domestically, it won the double, twice in two seasons. In Asia, the team won the AFC Challenge League title in its first participation.

History

Arkadag was formed in the run-up to the 2023 domestic season.[2] Many of the country's best players joined the club in a transfer window that was specially expanded.[2] Competing in the Turkmenistan top flight right from its foundation,[3][4][5][6] they have undergone criticism by rival fans for being favored by the authorities in the 2023 Ýokary Liga.[7][2] In November, Wladimir Baýramow became the new manager of FK Arkadag, receiving a one-year contract.[8] Also in this month the team logo with the image of an Akhal-Teke horse was presented.[9]

On 3 December, Arkadag clinched their first championship title in the Turkmenistan Higher League, by defeating Altyn Asyr 4–0. They won all 24 league matches.[10] The club had a total of 72 points with a goal difference of 83–17. Their league top scorer was Didar Durdyev with 27 goals.[11][12] They also secured place in the 2024–25 AFC Champions League Two qualifiers.[13][14][15][16] On 24 December 2023, Wladimir Baýramow guided Arkadag to their second trophy, defeating Ahal FK 3–0 in Turkmenistan Cup final at the Arkadag Stadium.[17][18] For the team's successful performance in the 2023 season, the team was gifted a MAN bus.[19][20][21]

In June 2023, Arkadag was licensed to participate in the AFC Challenge League.[22] On 7 October 2024, defending champions Arkadag successfully retained their League title after a 5-1 victory over Nebitçi.[23] They got into the group with the Kuwait giants Al-Arabi SC and the reigning Maldives and Kyrgyz champions Maziya and Abdysh-Ata Kant.[24] Their first match was a 2–1 win against Maziya at Al Kuwait Sports Club Stadium in Kuwait City.[25] On 29 October 2024, FK Arkadag recorded an upset over Abdysh-Ata Kant by winning 2–0.[26][27]

On 1 November 2024, the club suffered defeat against Al-Arabi to end a streak of 61 consecutive wins in official competitions (50 in the Ýokary Liga, 9 in the Turkmenistan Cup, and 2 in the AFC Challenge League). Additionally, the club was only one match away from equaling the world record unbeaten streak of 62 matches, held by Celtic between 1915 and 1917. However, this streak is not recognized by the Guinness World Records due to concerns about the league's governance. The Guinness instead recognizes Al-Hilal's 34 game win streak from 2023–24.[28][29]

On 10 May 2025, Arkadag won the inaugural AFC Challenge League after beating Svay Rieng 2–1 after extra time in the final.[30] They became the first team to tentatively qualify for the 2025–26 AFC Champions League Two group stage.

Stadiums

Arkadag's main home ground is the 10,000-capacity Arkadag Stadium.[31][32][33][34] Nusaý Stadium used to be the home ground of the club at some Ýokary Liga matches.[35]

Colours

Crest

The club crest has been a rampant Akhal-Teke horse against the backdrop of the Kopetdag mountains.[9][36] The logo uses white and blue colors.

Kit

FC Arkadag 's traditional home kit predominantly consists of green and white colours.[37] The second set of kit is completely green with white elements.[38]

Period Brand Sponsor
2023–present Jako[37] Arkadag City Administration[37]

Current squad

As of February 2025[39][40]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK  TKM Rüstem Ahallyýew
2 DF  TKM Güýçmyrat Annagulyýew
4 DF  TKM Mekan Saparow
5 DF  TKM Abdy Bäşimow
8 FW  TKM Yhlas Saparmämmedow
9 FW  TKM Enwer Annaýew
10 MF  TKM Resul Hojaýew
11 FW  TKM Didar Durdyýew
12 MF  TKM Ybraýym Mämmedow
13 MF  TKM Welmyrat Ballakow
14 FW  TKM Şanazar Tirkişow
15 MF  TKM Bagtyýar Agabayev
No. Pos. Nation Player
16 GK  TKM Rasul Çaryýew
17 FW  TKM Altymyrat Annadurdyýew
18 MF  TKM Arzuwguly Sapargulýyew
19 MF  TKM Begenç Akmämmedow
21 MF  TKM Mirza Beknazarow
23 FW  TKM Berdimyrat Rejebow
25 DF  TKM Ilýas Çaryýew
31 MF  TKM Yazgylyç Gurbanow
33 FW  TKM Diyargylych Urazov
77 MF  TKM Şamämmet Hydyrow
88 MF  TKM Ahmet Ataýew
— MF  TKM Meýlis Durdyýew

Out on loan

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
35 GK  TKM Kakageldi Berdiýew (at Ahal)

Records

Domestic

Season League Turkmenistan Cup Top goalscorer
Div. Pld W D L GF GA Pts Pos. Player(s) Goals
2023 Ýokary Liga 24 24 0 0 83 17 72 1st Winners Didar Durdyýew 27[41][42]
2024 30 30 0 0 147 20 90 1st Winners Didar Durdyýew 31[43]

Continental

Main article: FK Arkadag in Asian football
As of match played 10 May 2025
Competition Pld. W D L GF GA
AFC Challenge League 8 6 0 2 14 8
AFC Champions League Two 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 8 6 0 2 14 8
Season Competition Round Nat Club Home Away Aggregate
2024–25 AFC Challenge League Group B Maziya 2–1 1st
Abdysh-Ata Kant 2–0
Al-Arabi 2–3
Quarter-final East Bengal 2–1 1–0 3–1
Semi-final Al-Arabi 0–2 3–0 3–2
Final Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng 2–1 (a.e.t.)
2025–26 AFC Champions League Two

Coaching history

Name Nationality Years
Guwançmuhammet Öwekow[44] 2023
Begençmuhammet Kulyýew[45] 2023
Wladimir Baýramow[46] 2023–2025
Didar Hajyýew 2024 (ACGL group stage)
Dovletmyrat Annayev 2025
Akhmet Allaberdiyev 2025–present

Top scorers

Season First Second Third
2023[47] Didar Durdyýew (27) Begmyrat Baýow (9) Şanazar Tirkişow (7)
2024[48] Didar Durdyýew (31) Altymyrat Annadurdyýew (24) Begenç Akmämmedow (19)

Honours

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