FC Istaravshan (Tajik: Клуби футболи Строшан) is a Tajik professional football club based in Istaravshan, that competes in the Tajikistan Higher League. The club was folded in 2013, but has since reformed.

Football club Istaravshan
Full nameFK Istaravshan
Nickname(s)Istaravshanians, Northern tigers
Founded1938; 86 years ago (1938)
GroundIstaravshan-Arena
Capacity20,000
ChairmanAsror Shorajabov
ManagerYahyo Azizboev
LeagueTajikistan Higher League
20232nd of 13
Websitehttp://fc-istaravshan.ucoz.com/

History

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In 2004, under the name "Uroteppa", finishing as Runners-up to Aviator Bobojon Ghafurov in the Tajik Cup whilst also finishing 6th in the Tajik League.

In 2012, the club's stadium underwent a $3 million renovation upgrading its capacity to 20,000 seats. The Istaravshan Sports Complex was officially re-opened on 27 October 2012 by Emomalii Rahmon, the President of Tajikistan.

At the end of the 2013 season, Istaravshan ceased to exist due to financial problems, being replaced by FK Daleron-Uroteppa in the Tajik League, after a failed merger between the two clubs.[1]

On 14 March 2019, Tokhirjon Muminov was appointed as manager of Istaravshan.[2]

Names

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  • 1938–1980: Spartak
  • 1981–1991: Trikotazhnik
  • 1992–1995: Istaravshan
  • 1999  : Istaravshan
  • 2003  : Istaravshan
  • 2004  : Uroteppa
  • 2009–  : Istaravshan

Domestic history

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Season League Tajik Cup Top goalscorer Manager
Div. Pos. Pl. W D L GS GA P Name League
1992 1st 6th 20 10 3 7 27 35 23
1993 1st 4th 30 16 4 10 60 44 36
1994 1st 8th 30 11 8 11 50 46 30
1995 1st 2nd 28 18 3 7 60 29 57
1999 1st 10th 22 3 3 16 11 42 12
2003 1st 7th 30 16 6 8 69 31 54
2004 1st 6th 36 11 8 17 52 65 41 Runner-Up   Shuhrat Shamsiyev 23
2012 1st 9th 24 8 4 12 33 44 28
2013 1st 10th 18 2 2 14 13 42 8
2019 1st 5th 21 8 3 10 24 32 27 Round of 16   Bakhtovar Zokirov 7   Tokhirjon Muminov
2020 1st 8th 18 4 5 9 29 38 17 Semifinal   Ilhomjon Barotov 18   Alier Ashurmamadov
2021 1st 4th 27 12 6 9 30 25 42 Quarterfinal   Ilhomjon Barotov 13   Makhmadjon Khabibulloev
2022 1st 9th 22 7 4 11 26 27 25 Round of 16   Amirjon Safarov 6   Numon Khasanov
2023 2nd 2nd 22 15 4 3 69 19 49

Current squad

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As of 16 June 2024[3]

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   TJK Daler Barotov
2 DF   TJK Asadbek Ziyozoda
3 DF   UZB Azamat Isroilov
4 DF   UZB Mirzokhid Mirzamakhmudov
5 MF   TJK Shakhzod Inoyatov
6 MF   UZB Jakhongir Akhmadov
7 MF   UZB Jamshid Khasanov
8 MF   TJK Khodzhiboy Ziyoev
9 DF   TJK Mukhammadali Azizov
10 FW   TJK Ilkhomdzhon Barotov
11 DF   TJK Nasim Rasulov
No. Pos. Nation Player
14 DF   TJK Dilovar Boykuziev
15 DF   TJK Farkhod Amiri
16 GK   TJK Bekhzod Khakimov
17 DF   TJK Faridun Dekhkonov
18 MF   UZB Javokhirbek Rasulov
19 FW   TJK Pakhlavon Bakhrizoda
20 MF   TJK Otabek Karimov
22 DF   TJK Bakhtiyor Abdurakhmonov
70 MF   TJK Parvizdzhon Bekhkonov
77 MF   UZB Khursid Olimov
99 FW   CMR Mbeke Siebatcheu

References

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  1. ^ ""Истаравшан" и "Далерон", возможно, объединятся в один клуб". news.tj. 24 December 2013. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 18 May 2015.
  2. ^ ТОХИРДЖОН МУМИНОВ НАЗНАЧЕН НОВЫМ ГЛАВНЫМ ТРЕНЕРОМ ИСТАРАВШАНА. fft.tj (in Russian). Football Federation Tajikistan. 14 March 2019. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
  3. ^ "Заявка футбольного клуба «Истаравшан» (Истаравшан) для участия в сезоне-2022". twitter.com/fft_official/ (in Tajik). Football Federation Tajikistan Twitter. 1 April 2022. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
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