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The Zira FK 2023–24 season was Zira's ninth Azerbaijan Premier League season, and tenth season in their history.

PresidentVugar Astanov
ManagerRashad Sadygov
StadiumZira Olympic Sport Complex Stadium
Premier League2nd
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Zira
2023-24 season
PresidentVugar Astanov
ManagerRashad Sadygov
StadiumZira Olympic Sport Complex Stadium
Premier League2nd
Azerbaijan CupRunners Up
Top goalscorerLeague: Qismət Alıyev (6)
All: Salifou Soumah (6)
Qismət Alıyev (6)
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Season events

On 22 June, Zira announced the loan signing of Ismayil Ibrahimli from Qarabağ, and the permanent signing of Magsad Isayev who'd last played for Gabala.[1][2]

On 23 June, Hajiagha Hajili joined Zira permanently on a two-year contract from Qarabağ, after spending the previous three season with the club, whilst Rustam Akhmedzade extended his loan from Qarabağ for an additional season.[3]

On 24 June, Zira announced the signing of Ruan Renato from Gabala, to a two-year contract.[4]

On 25 June, Fuad Bayramov joined Zira on loan from Shamakhi for the season.[5]

On 20 July, Zira announced the signing of Tiago Silva from Trofense, to a two-year with an option of a third.[6]

On 1 August, Zira announced the signing of Stephane Acka from Sektzia Ness Ziona, to a one-year contract with the option of a second,[7] and the signing of Pierre Zebli from Lokomotiv Plovdiv to a two-year contract with the option of a third year.[8] The following day, 2 August, Salifou Soumah joined Zira from Le Havre on a two-year contract with the option of a third year.[9]

On 26 December, Ceyhun Nuriyev left Sabah to sign for Zira on a 2.5 year contract.[10][11]

On 5 January, Andrija Lukovic left the club by mutual consent. The following day, 6 January, Zira announced the signing of Raphael Utzig to an 18-month contract.[12][13]

On 1 March, Zira announced the signing of free agent César Meza Colli on a contract until the end of the season.[14]

On 24 March, Zira announced the signing of free agent Araz Abdullayev on a contract until the end of the season.[15]

Squad

As of match played 2 June 2024
More information No., Name ...
No. Name Nationality Position Date of birth (age) Signed from Signed in Contract ends Apps. Goals
Goalkeepers
41 Anar Nazirov Azerbaijan GK (1985-09-08)8 September 1985 (aged 38) Gabala 2021[16] 2024[3] 24 0
97 Tiago Silva Portugal GK (2000-03-28)28 March 2000 (aged 24) Trofense 2023[6] 2025 (+1)[6] 41 0
Defenders
4 Ruan Renato Brazil DF (1994-01-14)14 January 1994 (aged 30) Gabala 2023[4] 2025[4] 40 2
5 Stephane Acka Ivory Coast DF (1990-10-11)11 October 1990 (aged 33) Sektzia Ness Ziona 2023[7] 2024 (+1)[7] 30 0
16 Fuad Bayramov Azerbaijan DF (1998-05-20)20 May 1998 (aged 26) on loan from Shamakhi 2023 31 2
44 Dimitrios Chantakias Greece DF (1995-01-04)4 January 1995 (aged 29) Cherno More 2020[17] 127 7
77 Magsad Isayev Azerbaijan DF (1994-06-07)7 June 1994 (aged 29) Gabala 2023[2] 2025[2] 29 1
Midfielders
6 Eldar Kuliyev Ukraine MF (2002-03-24)24 March 2002 (aged 22) Mynai 2023[18] 2026[18] 51 2
8 Ilkin Muradov Azerbaijan MF (1996-03-05)5 March 1996 (aged 28) Academy 2019 158 5
10 Ragim Sadykhov Azerbaijan MF (1996-07-18)18 July 1996 (aged 27) Sumgayit 2022 81 12
15 Pierre Zebli Ivory Coast MF (1997-07-12)12 July 1997 (aged 26) Lokomotiv Plovdiv 2023[8] 2025 (+1) [8] 38 0
17 Araz Abdullayev Azerbaijan MF (1992-04-18)18 April 1992 (aged 32) Unattached 2024[15] 2024[15] 4 0
19 Salifou Soumah Guinea MF (2003-10-03)3 October 2003 (aged 20) Le Havre 2023[9] 2025[9] 41 6
20 Ismayil Ibrahimli Azerbaijan MF (1998-02-13)13 February 1998 (aged 26) on loan from Qarabağ 2023 35 1
21 Hajiagha Hajili Azerbaijan MF (1998-01-30)30 January 1998 (aged 26) Qarabağ 2023[3] 2025[3] 103 0
24 César Meza Colli Paraguay MF (1991-10-05)5 October 1991 (aged 32) Unattached 2024[14] 2024[14] 32 6
28 Abbas Ibrahim Nigeria MF (1998-01-02)2 January 1998 (aged 26) Paços de Ferreira 2023[19] 2025 (+1) [19] 35 1
29 Ceyhun Nuriyev Azerbaijan MF (2001-03-30)30 March 2001 (aged 23) Sabah 2023[11] 2026[11] 22 2
32 Qismət Alıyev Azerbaijan MF (1996-10-24)24 October 1996 (aged 27) Gabala 2020[20] 2022[20] 136 10
38 Ramiz Muradov Azerbaijan MF (2005-07-06)6 July 2005 (aged 18) Trainee 2022 1 0
66 Parviz Azadov Azerbaijan MF (2000-10-19)19 October 2000 (aged 23) Shamakhi 2023 2 0
Omar Gurbanov Azerbaijan MF (2005-04-06)6 April 2005 (aged 19) Neftçi 2023[21] 0 0
Forwards
7 Filipe Pachtmann Brazil FW (2000-04-11)11 April 2000 (aged 24) Lviv 2022 23 3
9 Vladyslav Kulach Ukraine FW (1993-05-07)7 May 1993 (aged 31) Dynamo Kyiv 2023[22] 2024[22] 38 6
11 Rustam Akhmedzade Azerbaijan FW (2000-12-25)25 December 2000 (aged 23) on loan from Qarabağ 2022 2024[3] 62 6
23 Raphael Utzig Brazil FW (1996-08-08)8 August 1996 (aged 27) Chungnam Asan 2024[13] 2025[13] 21 5
70 Issa Djibrilla Niger FW (1996-01-01)1 January 1996 (aged 28) Ankara Keçiörengücü 2023 30 1
Out on loan
Left during the season
17 Toni Gomes Guinea-Bissau FW (1998-11-16)16 November 1998 (aged 25) Tuzlaspor 2022 26 3
18 Slavik Alkhasov Azerbaijan DF (1993-02-06)6 February 1993 (aged 31) Sabah 2022 25 0
23 Andrija Luković Serbia MF (1994-10-24)24 October 1994 (aged 29) Belenenses SAD 2022 38 0
56 Samir Aghayev Azerbaijan MF (2002-05-25)25 May 2002 (aged 22) Trainee 2021 2 0
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Transfers

Main articles: List of Azerbaijan football transfers summer 2023 and List of Azerbaijan football transfers winter 2023–24

In

More information Date, Position ...
Date Position Nationality Name From Fee Ref.
22 June 2023DFAzerbaijanMagsad IsayevUnattachedFree[2]
23 June 2023DFAzerbaijanHajiagha HajiliQarabağUndisclosed[3]
24 June 2023DFBrazilRuan RenatoGabalaUndisclosed[4]
20 July 2023GKPortugalTiago SilvaTrofenseUndisclosed[6]
1 August 2023DFIvory CoastStephane AckaSektzia Ness ZionaUndisclosed[7]
1 August 2023MFIvory CoastPierre ZebliLokomotiv PlovdivUndisclosed[8]
2 August 2023MFGuineaSalifou SoumahLe HavreUndisclosed[9]
6 September 2023MFAzerbaijanOmar GurbanovNeftçiUndisclosed[21]
26 December 2023MFAzerbaijanCeyhun NuriyevSabahUndisclosed[11]
6 January 2024FWBrazilRaphael UtzigChungnam AsanUndisclosed[13]
1 March 2024MFParaguayCésar Meza ColliUnattachedFree[14]
24 March 2024MFAzerbaijanAraz AbdullayevUnattachedFree[15]
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Loans in

More information Date from, Position ...
Date from Position Nationality Name From Date to Ref.
22 June 2023MFAzerbaijanIsmayil IbrahimliQarabağEnd of the season[1]
23 June 2023FWAzerbaijanRustam AkhmedzadeQarabağEnd of the season[3]
25 June 2023DFAzerbaijanFuad BayramovShamakhiEnd of the season[5]
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Out

More information Date, Position ...
Date Position Nationality Name To Fee Ref.
12 June 2023DFAzerbaijanCəlal HüseynovArda KardzhaliUndisclosed[23]
1 August 2023MFAzerbaijanSamir AghayevShamakhiUndisclosed
23 August 2023FWGuinea-BissauToni GomesHapoel HaderaUndisclosed[24]
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Released

More information Date, Position ...
Date Position Nationality Name Joined Date Ref
2 June 2023GKAzerbaijanMekhti DzhenetovSumgayit5 June 2023[25][26]
2 June 2023DFGuinea-BissauMoïse AdiléhouMaccabi Petah Tikva20 June 2023[25][27]
2 June 2023MFBelgiumLoris BrognoSangiuliano City[25]
2 June 2023MFFranceHamidou KeytaQarabağ3 June 2023[25][28][29]
2 June 2023MFAzerbaijanMirsahib AbbasovIravan[25]
2 June 2023MFAzerbaijanCoşqun DiniyevSabail21 June 2023[25][30]
14 June 2023DFAzerbaijanSertan TaşqınTuran Tovuz[31][32]
14 June 2023MFAzerbaijanRuslan AbishovRetired[31]
14 June 2023MFHaitiWilde-Donald GuerrierPanevėžys[31]
14 June 2023FWNetherlandsMo HamdaouiADO Den Haag30 August 2023[31][33]
30 June 2023GKAzerbaijanNail AlishovDifai Agsu1 July 2024
30 June 2023MFAzerbaijanRamiz Muradov
10 August 2023DFAzerbaijanSlavik AlkhasovTuran Tovuz11 August 2023[34][35]
5 January 2024MFSerbiaAndrija LukovicRadnički Niš[12]
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Friendlies

10 January 2024 Zira 2–1 Araz-Naxçıvan Baku
15:00 AZT (UTC+4) I.Muradov 55'
Soumah 71'		 Report O.Aliyev 68'
15 January 2024 Qarabağ 4–0 Zira Baku
15:00 AZT (UTC+4) L.Andrade
Richard
Xhixha
Akhundzade 		Report Stadium: Azersun Arena

Competitions

Overview

More information Competition, First match ...
Competition First match Last match Starting round Final position Record
Pld W D L GF GA GD Win %
Premier League 5 August 2023 25 May 2024 Matchday 1 2nd 36 16 10 10 33 22 +11 044.44
Azerbaijan Cup December 2023 2 June 2024 Last 16 Runners up 6 5 0 1 12 5 +7 083.33
Total 42 21 10 11 45 27 +18 050.00
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Last updated: 2 June 2024
Source: Competitions

Premier League

Main article: 2023–24 Azerbaijan Premier League

Results summary

More information Overall, Home ...
OverallHomeAway
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsWDLGFGAGDWDLGFGAGD
36 16 10 10 33 22  +11 58 9 5 4 20 11  +9 7 5 6 13 11  +2
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Last updated: 25 May 2024.
Source: See Results

Results by round

More information Round, Ground ...
Round123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536
GroundAHAHAHHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHHAHAH
ResultWWWWLWDLWDDWWDLDLLDLDDLWDLWWWDWLWLWW
Position511111121111122222244444564323242432
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Updated to match(es) played on 25 May 2024. Source: See Results
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Results

5 August 2023 1 Qarabağ 0–1 Zira Baku
21:00 AZT (UTC+4) Guseynov Yellow card 47'
Mammadov Yellow card 70'		 Report Chantakias 48' Yellow card 87'
Zebli Yellow card 81'		 Stadium: Azersun Arena
Referee: Aliyar Ağayev
12 August 2023 2 Zira 1–0 Kapaz Zirə
21:00 AZT (UTC+4) Alıyev 64'
Akhmedzade Yellow card 71'		 Report Jafarov Yellow card 20'
Khvalko Yellow card 52'		 Stadium: Zira Olympic Sport Complex Stadium
Referee: Kamal Umudlu
19 August 2023 3 Sabail 1–2 Zira Bayil
20:00 AZT (UTC+4) Lugasi 31'
Ramazanov Yellow card 64'
Amirli Yellow card 78'		 Report Soumah 16'
Alıyev Yellow card 70'
Filipe 82'
Azadov Yellow card 90+3'		 Stadium: Bayil Arena
Referee: Ingilab Mammadov
26 August 2023 4 Zira 1–0 Sabah Zirə
19:30 AZT (UTC+4) Kulach 2' Yellow card 68'
Chantakias Yellow card 63'
Alıyev Yellow card 74'		 Report Seydiyev Red card 70' Stadium: Zira Olympic Sport Complex Stadium
Referee: Elcin Masiyev
2 September 2023 5 Gabala 1–0 Zira Qabala
18:00 AZT (UTC+4) Hüseynli 20'
Qirtimov Yellow card 45'
Aouacheria Yellow card 45'
Allach Yellow card 45+2'
Abbasov Yellow card 75'
Mammadov Yellow card 90+6'
Isaiah Yellow card 90+9'		 Report Chantakias Yellow card 45'
Kuliyev Yellow card 45'
Alıyev Yellow card 51'
Djibrilla Yellow card 90'		 Stadium: City Stadium
Referee: Javid Jalilov
15 September 2023 6 Zira 1–0 Sumgayit Zirə
17:00 AZT (UTC+4) Zebli Red card 11'
Isayev 45+1'
Djibrilla Yellow card 45+1'
Kuliyev Yellow card 52'
Ruan Yellow card 53'		 Report Mustafayev Yellow card 29'
Abdullazade Yellow card 31'
Muradov Yellow card 90+4'		 Stadium: Zira Olympic Sport Complex Stadium
Referee: Kamranbay Rəhimov
23 September 2023 7 Zira 1–1 Neftçi Zirə
20:30 AZT (UTC+4) Kuliyev Yellow card 3'
Ibrahim Yellow card 28'
Alıyev 44' (pen.)
Muradov Yellow card 74'		 Report Matias 22' Yellow card 43'
Mahmudov Yellow card 45'		 Stadium: Zira Olympic Sport Complex Stadium
Referee: Ravan Hamzazada
1 October 2023 8 Araz-Naxçıvan 1–0 Zira Baku
AZT (UTC+4) Rodrigues 78'
Igor Yellow card 83' Yellow-red card 90+4'		 Report Ruan Yellow card 25'
Isayev Yellow card 43'
Kulach Yellow card 83'		 Stadium: Dalga Arena
Referee: Ali Aliyev
6 October 2023 9 Zira 2–1 Turan Tovuz Zirə
18:00 AZT (UTC+4) Soumah 34'
Alıyev Yellow card 59' 77'		 Report Marandici 74' Stadium: Zira Olympic Sport Complex Stadium
Referee: Ingilab Mammadov
21 October 2023 10 Kapaz 0–0 Zira Ganja
15:00 AZT (UTC+4) Ahmadov Yellow card 34' Report Isayev Yellow card 11'
Ruan Yellow card 75'
Akhmedzade Yellow card 84'
Silva Yellow card 90+5'
Djibrilla Yellow card 90+5'		 Stadium: City Stadium
Referee: Rauf Allahverdiyev
28 October 2023 11 Zira 2–2 Sabail Zirə
16:00 AZT (UTC+4) Djibrilla 19'
Akhmedzade 79'
Zebli Yellow card 87'
Alıyev Yellow card 87'
Isayev Yellow card 89'		 Report Nuno 31', 34'
Mehremić Yellow card 75'		 Stadium: Zira Olympic Sport Complex Stadium
Referee: Rauf Jabarov
5 November 2023 12 Sabah 0–1 Zira Masazır
18:30 AZT (UTC+4) Apeh Yellow card 42' Yellow-red card 42' Report Zebli Yellow card 46'
Akhmedzade 90+1'		 Stadium: Bank Respublika Arena
Referee: Tural Qurbanov
12 November 2023 13 Zira 1–0 Gabala Zirə
16:30 AZT (UTC+4) Alıyev 65' (pen.) Report Akakpo Yellow card 57'
Mammadov Yellow card 87'
Ochihava Yellow card 90'		 Stadium: Zira Olympic Sport Complex Stadium
Referee: Elcin Masiyev
26 November 2023 14 Sumgayit 0–0 Zira Sumgait
18:00 AZT (UTC+4) Muradov Yellow card 64' Report Stadium: Kapital Bank Arena
Referee: Aliyar Ağayev
3 December 2023 15 Neftçi 1–0 Zira Baku
17:00 AZT (UTC+4) Shinyashiki Yellow card 45'
Hajiyev 60'		 Report Ruan Yellow card 40' Stadium: Neftçi Arena
Referee: Ingilab Mammadov
9 December 2023 16 Zira 0–0 Araz-Naxçıvan Zirə
17:00 AZT (UTC+4) Sadykhov Yellow card 43'
Alıyev Yellow card 76'		 Report Kuzmanović Yellow card 61'
Aliyev Yellow card 78'		 Stadium: Zira Olympic Sport Complex Stadium
Referee: Raad Ahmadov
16 December 2023 17 Turan Tovuz 1–0 Zira Tovuz
18:00 AZT (UTC+4) Hajiyev Yellow card 8'
Nabiyev 76'
Bayramov Yellow card 89'		 Report Zebli Yellow card 70'
Kulach Yellow card 77'
Alıyev Yellow card 89'		 Stadium: City Stadium
Referee: Elcin Masiyev
24 December 2023 18 Zira 0–1 Qarabağ Zirə
18:30 AZT (UTC+4) Isayev Yellow card 13'
Kuliyev Yellow card 38'		 Report Romão Yellow card 26'
Juninho 30'
L.Andrade Yellow card 35'
P.Andrade Yellow card 36'
Cafarguliyev Yellow card 55'
Benzia Yellow card 85'		 Stadium: Zira Olympic Sport Complex Stadium
Referee: Javid Jalilov
22 January 2024 19 Sabail 0–0 Zira Baku
15:00 AZT (UTC+4) Paná Yellow card 20'
Naghiyev Yellow card 74'
Mehremić Yellow card 90+1'
Lugasi Yellow card 90+4'		 Report Ruan Yellow card 13'
Zebli Yellow card 54'
Utzig Yellow card 55'		 Stadium: Bayil Arena
Referee: Farid Haciyev
27 January 2024 20 Zira 0–1 Sabah Zirə
17:30 AZT (UTC+4) Ruan Yellow card 71'
Silva Yellow card 90+8'		 Report Camalov Yellow card 17' Yellow-red card 44'
Thill Yellow card 29'
Chakla Yellow card 45+3' 90+9' (pen.)
Christian Yellow card 90+2'		 Stadium: Zira Olympic Sport Complex Stadium
Referee: Rauf Jabarov
4 February 2024 21 Gabala 1–1 Zira Qabala
17:30 AZT (UTC+4) Isgandarov 14'
Safarov Yellow card 89'
Khalaila Yellow card 90+4'
Akel Yellow card 90+4'		 Report Muradov 19'
Ruan Yellow card 77'
Silva Yellow card 90+4'
Zebli Yellow card 90+4'		 Stadium: City Stadium
Referee: Raad Ahmadov
13 February 2024 22 Zira 0–0 Sumgayit Zirə
17:15 AZT (UTC+4) Ruan Yellow card 9'
Isayev Yellow card 66'
Ibrahimli Yellow card 76'		 Report Dosso Yellow card 35'
Suliman Yellow card 40'
Murata Yellow card 75'		 Stadium: Zira Olympic Sport Complex Stadium
Referee: Tural Qurbanov
18 February 2024 23 Neftçi 1–0 Zira Baku
18:00 AZT (UTC+4) Koffi 11'
Lebon Yellow card 17'		 Report Acka Yellow card 74' Stadium: Neftçi Arena
Referee: Aliyar Ağayev
25 February 2024 24 Araz-Naxçıvan 0–3 Zira Baku
16:30 AZT (UTC+4) Report Alıyev Yellow card 16'
Wanderson red-colored football 20' (o.g.)
Ruan Yellow card 56'
Sadykhov 75'
Utzig 77'		 Stadium: Dalga Arena
Referee: Rauf Allahverdiyev
2 March 2024 25 Zira 1–1 Turan Tovuz Zirə
16:00 AZT (UTC+4) Soumah Yellow card 27'
Djibrilla Red card 43'
Nuriyev 62' (pen.)		 Report Pusi 12'
Yusifli Yellow card 53'
Aliyev Yellow card 62'
Guseynov Yellow card 66'		 Stadium: Zira Olympic Sport Complex Stadium
Referee: Ravan Hamzazada
10 March 2024 26 Qarabağ 3–1 Zira Baku
18:00 AZT (UTC+4) Cafarguliyev Yellow card 28'
Akhundzade 43'
Richard 76' (pen.)
Diakhaby 81'		 Report Nuriyev Yellow card 72'
Colli 79'		 Stadium: Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium
Referee: Aliyar Ağayev
16 March 2024 27 Zira 2–1 Kapaz Zirə
16:00 AZT (UTC+4) Soumah Yellow card 18' 60'
Sadykhov Yellow card 43'
Nuriyev Yellow card 67'
Alıyev 76' (pen.)		 Report Taghiyev Yellow card 90+2'
Júnior 90+4'		 Stadium: Zira Olympic Sport Complex Stadium
Referee: Kamal Umudlu
30 March 2024 28 Sabah 0–1 Zira Masazır
18:00 AZT (UTC+4) Khaybulayev Yellow card 83' Report Ruan 25'
Alıyev Yellow card 34'		 Stadium: Bank Respublika Arena
Referee: Elcin Masiyev
7 April 2024 29 Zira 4–0 Gabala Zirə
16:30 AZT (UTC+4) Sadykhov 4'
Utzig 25'
Nuriyev 28'
Zebli Yellow card 37'
Bayramov 57'
Acka Yellow card 60'		 Report Musayev Yellow card 29'
Ochihava Yellow card 51'
Safarov Yellow card 79'		 Stadium: Zira Olympic Sport Complex Stadium
Referee: Ravan Hamzazada
12 April 2024 30 Sumgayit 0–0 Zira Sumgait
19:00 AZT (UTC+4) Ninga Yellow card 42'
Abdullazade Yellow card 64'		 Report Utzig Yellow card 69'
Abdullayev Yellow card 81'
Zebli Yellow card 89'		 Stadium: Kapital Bank Arena
Referee: Tural Qurbanov
20 April 2024 31 Zira 3–1 Neftçi Zirə
19:00 AZT (UTC+4) Ibrahimli Yellow card 36'
Sadykhov 43'
Nuriyev Yellow card 59' Yellow-red card 67'
Ruan Yellow card 65'
Bayramov 79'
Kulach 84'
Ibrahim Yellow card 84'		 Report Mahmudov 19' (pen.)
Matias Yellow card 35'
Bogomolsky Yellow card 42'
Tamás Yellow card 65'		 Stadium: Zira Olympic Sport Complex Stadium
Referee: Ingilab Mammadov
29 April 2024 32 Zira 0–1 Araz-Naxçıvan Zirə
19:00 AZT (UTC+4) Alıyev Yellow card 38'
Chantakias Yellow card 45'
Kulach Yellow card 90+3'		 Report Igor 89'
Kadiri Yellow card 90+6'		 Stadium: Zira Olympic Sport Complex Stadium
Referee: Javif Jalilov
5 May 2024 33 Turan Tovuz 1–2 Zira Tovuz
16:30 AZT (UTC+4) Nabiyev 53'
Miller Red card 90+9'		 Report Sadykhov Yellow card 2'
Soumah 14'
Meza 70' Yellow card 90+5'
Silva Yellow card 90+6'
Nazirov Yellow card 90+7'
Acka Yellow card 90+9'		 Stadium: City Stadium
Referee: Elcin Məsiyev
11 May 2024 34 Zira 0–1 Qarabağ Zirə
19:30 AZT (UTC+4) Kulach Yellow card 42'
Ruan Yellow card 90+2'		 Report Cafarguliyev Yellow card 15'
Juninho 34' (pen.)
Janković Yellow card 38'
P.Andrade Yellow card 63'
Diakhaby Yellow card 78'		 Stadium: Zira Olympic Sport Complex Stadium
Referee: Aliyar Ağayev
18 May 2024 35 Kapaz 0–1 Zira Ganja
AZT (UTC+4) Taghiyev Yellow card 39'
Masimov Yellow card 90+3'
Khvalko Yellow card 90+3'		 Report Soumah 50'
Ibrahim Yellow card 75'
Alıyev Yellow card 86'		 Stadium: City Stadium
Referee: Ravan Hamzazada
25 May 2024 36 Zira 1–0 Sabail Zirə
19:00 AZT (UTC+4) Ruan Yellow card 45'
Alıyev 57'
Zebli Yellow card 85'
Silva Yellow card 86'
Ibrahimli Yellow card 90+4'		 Report Mehremić Yellow card 5'
Naghiyev Yellow card 11'
Paná Yellow card 26' Yellow-red card 70'
Nabiyev Yellow card 32'
Deslandes Yellow card 90'		 Stadium: Zira Olympic Sport Complex Stadium
Referee: Ingilab Mammadov

League table

More information Pos, Pld ...
Pos Team
 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Qarabağ (C) 36 26 5 5 97 37 +60 83 Qualification for the Champions League second qualifying round[a]
2 Zira 36 16 10 10 33 22 +11 58[b] Qualification for the Europa League first qualifying round[c]
3 Sabah 36 17 7 12 50 40 +10 58[b] Qualification for the Conference League second qualifying round
4 Sumgayit 36 15 12 9 37 38 −1 57
5 Neftçi 36 16 8 12 51 40 +11 56
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Source: Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Head-to-head away goals scored (only if two teams); 6) Goal difference; 7) Goals scored.[36]
(C) Champions
Notes:
  1. [a]
    Since already qualified Real Madrid won the Champions League, Qarabağ was promoted to the Champions League second qualifying round as one of the two champions with the highest coefficient in Champions League qualifying.
  2. [b]
    Zira are ahead of Sabah on head-to-head points: Zira 1–0 Sabah, Sabah 0–1 Zira, Zira 0–1 Sabah, Sabah 0–1 Zira
  3. [c]
    The 2023–24 Azerbaijan Cup winners qualified for the Europa League first qualifying round. Since the cup winners (Qarabağ) qualified based on league position, the Europa League spot was passed to the second-placed team, and the second Conference League second round spot was passed to the fourth-placed team.

Azerbaijan Cup

Main article: 2023–24 Azerbaijan Cup
20 December 2023 Last 16 Zira 2–1 Turan Tovuz Zirə
17:00 AZT (UTC+4) Soumah Yellow card 64'
Chantakias Yellow card 78'
Pachtmann 82'
Akhmedzade 89' Yellow card 90'
Kulach Yellow card 90+9'		 Report John 4'
Najafov Yellow card 83'
Miller Yellow card 90'		 Stadium: Zira Olympic Sport Complex Stadium
Attendance: 800
Referee: Inqilab Mammadov
30 January 2024 Quarterfinal 1st leg Sabail 1–2 Zira Baku
15:00 AZT (UTC+4) Haziyev Yellow card 28'
Ramalingom 70'		 Report Najah red-colored football 48' (o.g.)
Ruan 60'		 Stadium: Bayil Arena
Attendance: 200
Referee: Inqilab Mammadov
8 February 2024 Quarterfinal 2nd leg Zira 3–0
(5–1 agg.)		 Sabail Zirə
17:00 AZT (UTC+4) Ibrahim 4' Yellow card 26'
Kuliyev Yellow card 32'
Sadykhov 42'
Utzig 74' Yellow card 88'		 Report Bardea Yellow card 90+2' Stadium: Zira Olympic Sport Complex Stadium
Attendance: 800
Referee: Elçin Masiyev
3 April 2024 Semifinal 1st leg Zira 2–1 Gabala Zirə
19:30 AZT (UTC+4) Soumah 51'
Utzig 68'		 Report Abbasov Yellow card 33'
Qirtimov Yellow card 45+1'
Abu Akel 90' Yellow card 90'		 Stadium: Zira Olympic Sport Complex Stadium
Attendance: 600
Referee: İnqilab Məmmədov
24 April 2024 Semifinal 2nd leg Gabala 0–2
(1–4 agg.)		 Zira Qabala
17:00 AZT (UTC+4) Mammadov Yellow card 20' Report Kulach Yellow card 19' 62'
Zebli Yellow card 78'
Bayramov Yellow card 82'
Utzig 85'		 Stadium: City Stadium
Attendance: 850
Referee: Tural Gurbanov
2 June 2024 Final Qarabağ 2–1 Zira Baku
20:00 AZT (UTC+4) Juninho 42' Yellow card 85'
Zoubir 62'
Keyta Yellow card 90+5'		 Report Ibrahimli 58'
Sadykhov Yellow card 59'
Ruan Yellow card 76'		 Stadium: Dalga Arena
Attendance: 3,000
Referee: Ravan Hamzazada

Squad statistics

As of match played 2 June 2024

Appearances and goals

More information No., Pos ...
No. Pos Nat Player TotalPremier LeagueAzerbaijan Cup
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
4 DF Brazil BRA Ruan Renato 40234161
5 DF Ivory Coast CIV Stephane Acka 30018+8040
6 MF Ukraine UKR Eldar Kuliyev 37021+1104+10
7 FW Brazil BRA Filipe Pachtmann 723+310+11
8 MF Azerbaijan AZE Ilkin Muradov 2017+1210+10
9 FW Ukraine UKR Vladyslav Kulach 29311+1421+31
10 MF Azerbaijan AZE Ragim Sadykhov 40422+1235+11
11 FW Azerbaijan AZE Rustam Akhmedzade 26314+922+11
15 MF Ivory Coast CIV Pierre Zebli 38029+305+10
16 DF Azerbaijan AZE Fuad Bayramov 31215+1124+10
17 MF Azerbaijan AZE Araz Abdullayev 400+300+10
19 MF Guinea GUI Salifou Soumah 41626+954+21
20 MF Azerbaijan AZE Ismayil Ibrahimli 35123+703+21
21 MF Azerbaijan AZE Hajiagha Hajili 1601+14010
23 FW Brazil BRA Raphael Utzig 21514+223+23
24 MF Paraguay PAR César Meza Colli 1022+620+20
28 MF Nigeria NGA Abbas Ibrahim 27116+604+11
29 MF Azerbaijan AZE Ceyhun Nuriyev 22214+322+30
32 MF Azerbaijan AZE Qismət Alıyev 4063465+10
41 GK Azerbaijan AZE Anar Nazirov 101000
44 DF Greece GRE Dimitrios Chantakias 32124+413+10
66 MF Azerbaijan AZE Parviz Azadov 100+1000
70 FW Niger NIG Issa Djibrilla 21110+710+40
77 DF Azerbaijan AZE Magsad Isayev 29122+3140
97 GK Portugal POR Tiago Silva 41035060
Players away on loan:
Players who left Zira during the season:
17 FW Guinea-Bissau GNB Toni Gomes 100+1000
23 MF Serbia SRB Andrija Luković 800+700+10
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Goal scorers

More information Place, Position ...
Place Position Nation Number Name Premier League Azerbaijan Cup Total
1MFAzerbaijan32Qismət Alıyev606
MFGuinea19Salifou Soumah516
3FWBrazil23Raphael Utzig235
4MFAzerbaijan10Ragim Sadykhov314
5FWAzerbaijan11Rustam Akhmedzade213
FWUkraine9Vladyslav Kulach213
7MFAzerbaijan29Ceyhun Nuriyev202
MFAzerbaijan16Fuad Bayramov202
MFParaguay24César Meza Colli202
FWBrazil7Filipe Pachtmann112
DFBrazil4Ruan Renato112
Own goal112
13DFGreece44Dimitrios Chantakias101
DFAzerbaijan77Magsad Isayev101
FWNiger70Issa Djibrilla101
MFAzerbaijan8Ilkin Muradov101
MFNigeria28Abbas Ibrahim011
MFAzerbaijan20Ismayil Ibrahimli011
TOTALS 331245
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Clean sheets

More information Place, Position ...
Place Position Nation Number Name Premier League Azerbaijan Cup Total
1GKPortugal97Tiago Silva17118
TOTALS 17118
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Disciplinary record

Number Nation Position Name Premier League Azerbaijan Cup Total
Yellow card Red card Yellow card Red card Yellow card Red card
4BrazilDFRuan Renato12010130
5Ivory CoastDFStephane Acka300030
6UkraineMFEldar Kuliyev401050
8AzerbaijanMFIlkin Muradov100010
9UkraineFWVladyslav Kulach502070
10AzerbaijanMFRagim Sadykhov301040
11AzerbaijanFWRustam Akhmedzade201030
15Ivory CoastMFPierre Zebli9110101
16AzerbaijanDFFuad Bayramov001010
17AzerbaijanMFAraz Abdullayev100010
19GuineaMFSalifou Soumah201030
20AzerbaijanMFIsmayil Ibrahimli300030
23BrazilFWRaphael Utzig201030
24ParaguayMFCésar Meza Colli100010
28NigeriaMFAbbas Ibrahim301040
29AzerbaijanMFCeyhun Nuriyev410041
32AzerbaijanMFQismət Alıyev11000110
41AzerbaijanGKAnar Nazirov100010
44GreeceDFDimitrios Chantakias401050
66AzerbaijanMFParviz Azadov100010
70NigerFWIssa Djibrilla310031
77AzerbaijanDFMagsad Isayev500050
97PortugalGKTiago Silva500050
Players away on loan:
Players who left Zira during the season:
TOTALS 85 3 12 0 97 3

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