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46-674: Alashkert have won the Armenian Premier League title on four occasions and the Armenian Cup once. The club has also won the Armenian Supercup three times. They are owned by Bagret Navoyan, a businessman and founder of Bagretour LLC, and have a cooperation agreement with the Brazilian club Botafogo since August 2017. In 2021, Alashkert qualified for the 2021-22 UEFA Europa Conference League , become

92-449: A fourth-place finish in the 2018/19 season. However, the subsequent season, 2019/20, demonstrated the team's ability to recalibrate and maintain a competitive edge, resulting in a commendable third-place finish. The narrative took an exhilarating turn in the 2020/21 season when Alashkert, fueled by a renewed sense of purpose, once again secured the title, adding another chapter to their storied legacy. Alashkert also finished runners-up in

138-424: A resolution on expansion of Soviet Top League teams number from 12 to 22. Ten Soviet republics were able to enter by one team without competition, permission which was aimed to make league status more "All-Union". Kazakh side gave a spot to Kairat, who had strong lobbying from the country administration. On 10 April 1960, they played their first competitive match in the league against Admiralteyets Leningrad, with

184-472: A result, the club withdrew from the competition. In 1998, FC Alashkert returned to professional football and participated in the First League finishing the table in 6th position. In 1999, they did not participate in the First League competition and later in early 2000, the club was dissolved. In late 2011, FC Alashkert were re-founded by Bagrat Navoyan, a businessman native of Martuni . They entered

230-508: A result, they dropped into the Europa Conference League group stage, where they were drawn in a group alongside Maccabi Tel Aviv , HJK Helsinki and LASK . After losing their first five matches, Alashkert managed to draw 1–1 against Maccabi Tel Aviv on matchday six, which was the first ever point earned by an Armenian side in any UEFA group stage. [REDACTED] Last update: 12 August 2021 The following list ranks

276-513: A score of 0–0. On 13 May 1960, Kairat registered their first Top League victory defeating Dinamo Minsk 2–1 in away match. During the season, tactical scheme of Kairat caused a lot of discussion among football specialists. Team manager Nikolay Glebov adopted 4–2–4 and 4–3–3 formations , so-called Brazilian schemes, previously not used by Soviet teams. As a result, team playing style became strictly defensive. For this, Soviet press and fans nicknamed team defense "Kairat Concrete", an epithet which

322-606: Is a professional football club based in Almaty , which plays in the Kazakhstan Premier League , the highest level of Kazakh football . Founded in 1954 as Lokomotiv Alma-Ata, they became Urozhay in 1955 and Kairat in 1956. The club's home ground is the Central Stadium which has a capacity of 23,804. The club's home kit colours are yellow and black striped shirts, black shorts and black socks. Kairat

368-408: The 1979 season, Karat headed by the deuce of Segizbayev and Igor Volchok led the club to 13th place in the league. In 1980, Igor Volchok, already as a sole head coach, built up the team dominantly consisted of young players. Among them were Yevstafi Pekhlevanidi , Vakhid Masudov , Anton Shokh , Sergei Volgin , Sergei Ledovskikh and Kurban Berdyev , who became the key players of the club in

414-548: The 2014–15 Armenian Premier League season. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules . Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. The club's reserve squad plays as Alashkert-2 in the Armenian First League . They also play their home games at the Alashkert Stadium. Alashkert run a small football school for youth teams on training pitches adjacent to

460-584: The Europa League 2015–16 qualification round 1, after gaining 4th place in the Armenian Premier League 2014–2015 . In the first round Alashkert drew the Scottish club St Johnstone . Despite the fact that St Johnstone were considered as the favourites, Alashkert were victorious after the two games and were able to create a sensation. In the second round, Alashkert had to meet the Kazakh side Kairat . In

506-719: The Football Union of Kazakhstan joined UEFA in 2002, the club took part in the Asian Cup Winners' Cup twice in 1997–98 and 2000–01 . On the last occasion, they had their best result reaching the quarterfinal, which was lost to the Iranian Esteghlal by the aggregate score of 0–3. Legend: GF = Goals For. GA = Goals Against. GD = Goal Difference. QR = Qualifying round; 1QR = 1st qualifying round; 2QR = 2nd qualifying round; 3QR = 3rd qualifying round; PO = Play-off round. The following list ranks

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552-656: The Master of Sport of the USSR rank. After failure season in 1964 , they relegated to the Soviet First League . On 25 November 1965, they played the decisive match against Ararat Yerevan for only spot in the Top League. Kairat lost the game 1–2. However, this day teams managers took a telegram from Football Federation of USSR about decision on promotion of both clubs, an information hidden from players until

598-556: The 2012–13 Armenian First League competition and won the championship, booking their place in the Armenian Premier League for the 2013–14 season. In 2012–2013, the team was managed by the former Armenian player Albert Sarkisyan . In February 2013, the club purchased the Nairi Stadium in Yerevan, to become the official venue of their home games. As a result, the club was officially relocated from Martuni to Yerevan starting from

644-573: The 2013–14 season. In the 2013/14 season, Alashkert finished bottom of the table. However, they weren't relegated. In the 2014/15 Alashkert secured a 4th placed finish and a spot in the Europa League Qualifiers. The 2015/16 season saw Alashkert have a superb performance in the Armenian Premier League, winning the title after a tough battle with runners-up Shirak SC . The 2016/17 season saw Alashkert win

690-596: The 80s. Kairat finished the 1980 season in 12th place with 10 wins, 11 draws and 13 defeats. For the most wins with a comeback , the team won the For the Will of Victory Prize, awarded by the Soviet Russia newspaper. In the 1982 season, under Yozhef Betsa coaching, team results had been sharply declined. Towards the end of the season Betsa was replaced by Leonid Ostroushko. However, he did not have time to rectify

736-630: The Alashkert Stadium in Yerevan. They also run a football school in the town of Masis in Ararat Province . Managers of FC Alashkert since the club revived in late 2011: Armenian Premier League The Armenian Premier League ( Armenian : IDBank Հայաստանի Պրեմիեր Լիգա , known as the IDBank Armenian Premier League for sponsorship reasons) is the top football competition in Armenia . From 1936 to 1991,

782-623: The Armenian Cup, losing 3-1 in the final to Ararat. In 2021 Alashkert also won the Armenian Supercup , defeating Ararat 1-0 to secure the trophy. In the 2021/22 season, Alashkert maintained a competitive stance, securing a third-place finish. The recent 2022/23 season saw the club finish in fourth place, inviting strategic reflection and a renewed commitment to future seasons. In December 2017, Alashkert entered into partnerships with Brazilian clubs Botafogo and Fluminense . League records of Alashkert FC: Alashkert first qualified for

828-467: The Armenian league title for the second consecutive season. The 2017/18 season marked a zenith for Alashkert as they clinched the title for the third consecutive time, establishing their dominance in Armenian football. This achievement underscored the club's strategic prowess and the skillful execution of their players on the field. Facing the challenge of sustaining peak performance, Alashkert secured

874-834: The Class B, finishing season in 10th place. On 1 June 1956, the Council of Ministers of the Kazakh SSR signed a decree about merger of the Urozhay Sports Society and Republican Sports Society of Collective Farmers to found new Republican Rural Voluntary Sports Society . Thereafter, Kazakh sports governing body proposed to adopt new name in recognition of the merger. Suggested names included Yeginshi (Cultivator), Tulpar (Phoenix), Onim (Harvest), Altyn Dan (Golden Grain), Kuresshi (Fighter), Dala Burkiti (Steppe Eagle) and Zhastar (The Youth). On 18 June 1956, plenary session of

920-404: The Council of Ministers unanimously voted for Kairat (Power), the name missing in proposals, apparently promoted by then the leader of Kazakh SSR Dinmukhamed Kunayev . In July 1956, Pyotr Zenkin appointed as a new head coach. Under Zenkin, Kairat spent four consecutive seasons in the Class B, showing average results on final tables. On 21 December 1959, Soviet sports governing body adopted

966-739: The building was the then leader of the Kazakh SSR Leonid Brezhnev . The location for the stadium in the square surrounded by Abay, Baitursynov, Satpayev streets and the Yesentai River was chosen by Brezhnev himself. Architect Adambay Kapanov took the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow as a model for the new stadium. Being smaller than Luzhniki, the stadium later was nicknamed as the Small Luzhniki. The arena

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1012-436: The club Kazakhstan Temir Zholy , withdrew. This precipitated a financial troubles which lasted until the start of 2007 season. Consequently, most of the club's players switched to other teams. The club entered the 2007 season with an inexperienced, young team. In July 2007, a group of private investors took over the club and invested around 4 million US dollars in it. At the beginning of 2009, the club declared itself bankrupt and

1058-534: The club beat Neftchi Baku 4–1, where all four goal scored by Kairat's forward Viktor Karachun. Until the dissolution of the Soviet Union in the end of 1991, Kairat was a member of the First League, season-by-season showing decline. As a result of the subsequent independence of Kazakhstan , Kairat joined the newly formed Kazakhstan Premier League . Being the strongest Kazakh club at that time, Kairat

1104-594: The club over the last ten years: Rank = Rank in the league; P = Played; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss; F = Goals for; A = Goals against; GD = Goal difference; Pts = Points; Cup = Kazakhstan Cup ; CL = UEFA Champions League ; EL = UEFA Europa League ; ECL = UEFA Europa Conference League . in = Still in competition; – = Not attended; 1R = 1st round; 2R = 2nd round; 3R = 3rd round; 1QR = 1st qualifying round; 2QR = 2nd qualifying round; 3QR = 3rd qualifying round; PO = Play-off round; GS = Group stage; R16 = Round of sixteen; QF = Quarter-finals; SF = Semi-finals. Until

1150-483: The club. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules . Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules . Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. Last updated: July 2021 Source: FC Kairat Last updated: July 2021 Source: The following managers won at least one trophy when in charge of Kairat: The season-by-season performance of

1196-517: The club. Under Viktor Korolkov rule, Kairat finished 8th in the Top League, a significant increase compared to previous seasons. On 12 November 1971, Kairat won the European Railworks Cup , defeating Rapid Bucharest 2–1 in the final. This achievement made Kairat the first Soviet team to win a European tournament. In subsequent two seasons, the club kept its registry in the Top League. In 1974 , under Artyom Falyan Kairat finished

1242-678: The competition was held as a regional tournament within the USSR . Following Armenia's independence, the Football Federation of Armenia has been the governing authority of the league. Over the years, the league has evolved into a small league consisting of ten teams. The winner of the league is awarded a spot in the first qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League . Titles won by club (%) FC Kairat Football Club Kairat ( Kazakh : Qairat futbol kluby )

1288-613: The current position of Alashkert in UEFA club ranking: Between 1990 and 2000, the club was based in the Martuni City Stadium in the town of Martuni , near the shores of Lake Sevan . After the revival of the club in 2011, they were relocated to Yerevan, playing their home games in different stadiums of the capital city, mainly at the Nairi Stadium. However, Nairi Stadium – later renamed Alashkert Stadium  –

1334-404: The end of the match. Kairat dropped once again to the First League at the end of the 1969 season under the management of Andrey Chen Ir Son. Chen Ir Son was replaced by Aleksandr Sevidov . He steered Kairat back to the Top League, finishing as runners-up in the 1970 Soviet First League season. Next season, Sevidov left the team to head Dynamo Kiev . The 1971 season was highly successful for

1380-548: The fans. In 2000, Kairat SHPFC won the Kazakhstan Cup, beating 5–0 Access-Golden Grain in the final . On 1 March 2001, Almaty Deputy Mayor Kairat Bukenov announced the reunification of two clubs. Already as unified Kairat, they won two Kazakhstan Cups, in 2001 and 2003. In 2004, under the Aleksei Petrushin rule the club won their second domestic title. At the end of the 2006 season, the main sponsor of

1426-541: The first club from Armenia to qualify for a UEFA organsied club competition Football Club Alashkert was founded in 1990 in the town of Martuni of Gegharkunik Province . In 1992, the team played in the Premier League representing Martuni and using the City Stadium of the town as their home venue. However, at the end of the season the team finished last in the table, being relegated to the First League . As

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1472-448: The first game Alashkert were defeated 3–0. In the second game, Alashkert were able to achieve victory as a result of a last-minute winner scored by Heber Araujo, 2–1. However this was not enough to qualify for the third round. Alashkert were the first ever Armenian side to play in a European group stage after defeating Kairat 3–2 on 12 August 2021. They played Rangers in the play-off for the Europa League , but lost 1–0 on aggregate. As

1518-522: The season in 15th place and they were relegated once more. Next year, new head coach Vsevolod Bobrov could not get a promotion, finishing season 4th. In 1976, under the dual management of Timur Segizbayev and Stanislav Kaminskiy, the club won the Soviet First League and returned to top level. The deuce of head coaches managed the team for the next two years. In the 1977 - 1978 Top League seasons, Kairat finished 8th and 12th respectively. In

1564-607: The situation and they were relegated to the First League. In the 1986 season, Ostroushko led the club to 7th place, the best result of Kairat in the Soviet Top League. In the 1988 season, under Segizbayev rule, Kairat relegated to the First League once more. Despite this failure the team ended the season with success. On 22 November 1988, Kairat won the USSR Federation Cup . In the final in Kishinev ,

1610-569: The stadium was renovated. As a result of old wood benches being replaced by individual plastic chairs, the capacity was reduced to 23,804 seats. During the Soviet period, the Central stadium was a state property. After independence of Kazakhstan, the stadium was owned by the City Council of Almaty. In 2015, the stadium was transferred to the ownership of Kairat for exchange of 30% of shares of

1656-516: The state military body. The last got a right to Premier League register, while Kairat SHPFC went to Kazakhstan First Division . In the 1998 season, Kairat SHPFC found a sponsorship from Kazakh businessman Bulat Abilov , whose support led to Kazakhstan First Division win and promotion to Premier League. The next two seasons marked the participation of both Kairats in the league. The fully crowded Central Stadium hosted their matches against each other and caused great interest but also contradictions among

1702-526: The team to their second Kazakhstan Cup success. In the end of the season, Kairat had financial troubles due to financial crisis in the country. The Ministry of Defense of Kazakhstan decided to become a main sponsor and take the team under its wing. However, the half of the team did not agree with the decision to be under military control. As a result of disagreement, Kairat was divided into two teams, Kairat Sports and Health Professional Football Club, shortly Kairat SHPFC, and Kairat-CSKA , who took sponsorship of

1748-568: Was a part of the Voluntary Sports Societies of the Soviet Union . In modern history, Kairat won three league titles, eight Kazakhstan Cups and two Kazakhstan Super Cups . The club's strongest rivalry is FC Astana , among fans their matches are considered as the Two Capitals Derby. The club was founded in 1954 as Lokomotiv Alma-Ata on the basis of the football club Dinamo Alma-Ata . Heretofore, Dinamo

1794-477: Was also projected with running track and the number of elements for athletic events. The Central Stadium was commissioned in 1958. However, the first official match was held here on 10 April 1960. On this day, Kairat played their debut match in the Soviet Top League against Admiralteyets Leningrad, which ended with a score of 0–0. Initially, the stadium benches seated around 35,000 people. In 1997,

1840-465: Was appointed manager of the Kazakhstan Premier League club FC Kairat. Berdyev left Kairat by mutual consent on 6 June 2022. Kirill Keker was appointed as the clubs permanent Head Coach two days later on 8 June 2022. In their earlier years, Kairat played their home games at the Spartak Stadium. Building of the club's present ground Almaty Central Stadium started in 1956. The initiator of

1886-483: Was associated with the club during the next decades. In spite of this, weaknesses in the offensive part and a poor goal scoring rate led only to 18th place in their inaugural season in the top level. Kairat stayed at the top level for another three seasons. In 1963, Kairat did their best result in the Soviet Cup , reaching semi-final against Shakhtar Stalino . For this accomplishment, all team members were equated

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1932-665: Was chosen as a base club to form the Kazakhstan national football team . Therefore, the club manager Bakhtiyar Baiseitov also headed the national team. In the inaugural season of the league, the club became champion. They also reached their first double , winning Fosfor Taraz in the 1992 Kazakhstan Cup Final . Next season, Kairat records deteriorated sharply. The 11th place in the 1993 season led to dismissal of Baiseitov. Following two seasons, under management of former Kairat player Kurban Berdyev Kairat finished 11th and 9th. In 1997, another Kairat veteran Vakhid Masudov led

1978-674: Was developed by Nikolai Starostin , who is mostly known as "the father of Soviet football" and founder of the Spartak Moscow . His assistant Arkady Khokhman became the first head coach of the club. Lokomotiv joined Zone I of the Class B , the second tier of Soviet football. In their debut season, they finished 4th with 11 wins, 7 draws and 4 defeats. In 1955, they were reformed as Urozhay Sports Society , which united sportsmen of agricultural sphere. In 1955, Urozhay competed in Zone II of

2024-721: Was purchased by the owners of FC Alashkert in February 2013. Due to the large-scale renovation works at the Alashkert Stadium, Alashkert used the Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium and Hrazdan Stadium during the 2013–14 Armenian Premier League season. Alashkert continue to use the Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium to host European matches, due to Alashkert Stadium not meeting UEFA stadium category requirements . The club returned to their own Alashkert Stadium during

2070-636: Was relegated to the First Division. Kairat became the champion of the First Division and returned to top-flight in November 2009. On 15 October 2018, Carlos Alós left Kairat by mutual consent, with Andrei Karpovich being appointed as Caretaker manager. On 25 November 2018, Kairat presented Aleksey Shpilevsky as their new manager. On 7 June 2021, Aleksey Shpilevsky left Kairat to join Erzgebirge Aue . On 24 August 2021, Kurban Berdyev

2116-512: Was the leading Kazakh club during the Soviet period and the only representative of the Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic in the Soviet Top League . For this, Kairat became nicknamed The Nation's Team , and remains to be widely supported all over the country. All in all, the club spent 24 seasons in the Soviet highest level. They also won Soviet First League titles twice in 1976 and 1983. During this period, Kairat

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