Chaybajar Kyazilkaistan FC
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| Full name | Chaybajar Kyazilkaistan Football Club |
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| Nickname(s) | Horses |
| Founded | 2022 |
| Ground |
ÇaýDome (capacity: 68,000) |
| Chairman | Batyr Orazmyradow |
| Manager | Sumit Nandi |
| League | Çakari Super League |
| 2025–26 | 8th |
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Chaybajar Kyazilkaistan FC is a professional association football club based in Chaybajar (Qyzylqay: Çaýbajar), the capital of the Kyazilkai Khaganate in Çakaristan. Founded in 2022, the club competes in the Çakari Super League, the highest division of men's professional football in Çakaristan.
Nicknamed the Horses, Chaybajar Kyazilkaistan FC is one of the original participants in the national football championship. The club is particularly associated with the Qyzylqay cultural traditions of Kyazilkai and has developed a distinctive regional football identity.
The club plays its home matches at ÇaýDome, a 68,000-capacity stadium in Chaybajar. The stadium is one of the largest football venues in Çakaristan and has also hosted international football matches.
Chaybajar Kyazilkaistan FC achieved its highest league finish in the 2024–25 season, finishing as runners-up behind Agra Sultans FC. The club subsequently finished eighth in the 2025–26 season.
The club is managed by Sumit Nandi and has contributed goalkeeper Tariq Ämirxan to the Çakaristan national football team. Following the restructuring of the national football system in 2026, Chaybajar Kyazilkaistan FC retained its place in the highest division and became a member of the expanded Çakari Super League.
History
Chaybajar Kyazilkaistan FC was founded in 2022 as a professional football club representing Chaybajar and the wider Kyazilkai Khaganate. The establishment of the club followed the development of professional football in Çakaristan and the creation of the original Çakari Football League.
Chaybajar, formerly known as Gürbançybaq, is the capital of Kyazilkai and has a distinctive Qyzylqay cultural identity. The founders sought to establish a football club that reflected the sporting traditions and regional pride of the khaganate. The club adopted the nickname "Horses", reflecting the historical importance of horses in the cultural traditions of the region.
During its early seasons, Chaybajar Kyazilkaistan FC competed against established clubs from other regions of Çakaristan. The club developed its playing squad through a combination of local footballers and players recruited from other parts of the country. Its large home stadium, ÇaýDome, provided an important advantage in attracting supporters and establishing a professional football environment. The club gradually emerged as a competitive participant in the national championship.
The 2024–25 season marked the club's most successful national campaign to date. Chaybajar Kyazilkaistan FC finished second in the league standings behind Agra Sultans FC. The club recorded seven victories, two draws and five defeats in fourteen matches, scoring 24 goals and conceding 22. With 23 points, Chaybajar finished ahead of Bulqan Bhavybai FC on goal difference. The campaign included several notable home victories at ÇaýDome, including a 1–0 victory against Maulikpur Police FC and a 2–0 victory against FC Manbai. The runners-up finish established the club as one of the leading contenders in Çakari football.
The following season proved considerably more difficult. During the 2025–26 season, Chaybajar Kyazilkaistan FC finished eighth in the eight-team national championship. The club won four matches and lost ten, finishing with twelve points. The team scored twelve goals and conceded 24, highlighting difficulties at both ends of the pitch. Despite the disappointing campaign, Chaybajar retained its place in the highest division as part of the national league restructuring announced in 2026.
In 2026, the Çakaristan Football Federation introduced a major restructuring of domestic football. The former Çakari Football League was renamed the Çakari Super League and expanded from eight to 24 participating clubs. Chaybajar Kyazilkaistan FC became one of the established members of the expanded competition. The club entered the 2026–27 season seeking to rebuild following its difficult previous campaign and return to the upper half of the national championship. The expansion also introduced new regional opponents, including clubs from the recently incorporated territories of Çakaristan.
Stadium
ÇaýDome is the home stadium of Chaybajar Kyazilkaistan FC. Located in Chaybajar, the stadium was constructed in 1716 AN and renovated in 1737 AN.
It has a capacity of 68,000 spectators and features a natural grass playing surface. The stadium is primarily used for home matches of Chaybajar Kyazilkaistan FC, although it has also hosted international football events.
Club identity
Name and nickname
The club's name refers to its home city, Chaybajar, and the wider Kyazilkai region. The nickname Horses reflects the equestrian traditions associated with the Qyzylqay people and their historical connection with the steppe landscapes of Kyazilkai. The horse has become the principal symbol of the club's sporting identity.
Supporters
Chaybajar Kyazilkaistan FC attracts supporters from Chaybajar and other communities throughout the Kyazilkai Khaganate.
The club's home matches at ÇaýDome are important sporting events in the region. The organised supporters' group is known as the Çaý Atlylary ("Riders of Çaý").
Rivalries
Rivalry with Agra Sultans FC
Chaybajar Kyazilkaistan FC developed a competitive rivalry with Agra Sultans FC during the 2024–25 season. Both clubs competed near the top of the national championship, with Agra ultimately winning the title and Chaybajar finishing second. Their meetings remain significant fixtures in the national football calendar.
Chaybajar derby
The establishment of Chaybajar Yıldızspor as a professional football club created the possibility of a local rivalry between the two teams. Chaybajar Kyazilkaistan FC competes in the Çakari Super League, while Chaybajar Yıldızspor participates in the second-tier Çakari Football League. Future competitive meetings between the clubs would constitute the Chaybajar derby.
Players
Current squad
Squad for the 2026–27 season.
| No. | Pos. | Player | Nationality |
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| 1 | GK | Maksat Berdiýew |  Çakaristan
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| 2 | DF | Serdar Orazow | Çakaristan
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| 3 | DF | Döwlet Nurmyradow | Çakaristan
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| 4 | DF | Kerim Arazow | Çakaristan
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| 5 | DF | Batyr Geldiýew (captain) | Çakaristan
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| 6 | MF | Merdan Atamyradow | Çakaristan
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| 7 | FW | Azat Ýusupow | Çakaristan
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| 8 | MF | Yhlas Gurbanow | Çakaristan
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| 9 | FW | Rustam Baýramow | Çakaristan
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| 10 | MF | Arslan Hojamyradow | Çakaristan
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| 11 | FW | Murat Annageldiýew | Çakaristan
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| 12 | GK | Tariq Ämirxan | Çakaristan
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| 13 | DF | Ilmyrat Seýidow | Çakaristan
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| 14 | MF | Rahman Nurberdiýew | Çakaristan
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| 15 | DF | Orazmyrat Hallyýew | Çakaristan
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| 16 | MF | Diyar Begenjow | Çakaristan
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| 17 | FW | Farid Mämmedow | Çakaristan
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| 18 | DF | Sapar Amanow | Çakaristan
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| 19 | MF | Timur Nazarow | Çakaristan
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| 20 | FW | Döwletgeldi Saparow | Çakaristan
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| 21 | GK | Altymyrat Rejepow | Çakaristan
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| 22 | DF | Miras Şamyradow | Çakaristan
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| 23 | MF | Begenç Orazberdiýew | Çakaristan
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| 24 | FW | Selim Aýdogdyýew | Çakaristan
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| 25 | MF | Juma Nuryýew | Çakaristan
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International players
Chaybajar Kyazilkaistan FC has contributed players to the Çakaristan national football team. The following player was included in the national team squad assembled ahead of the friendly matches associated with the 2025 FMF World Cup campaign.
| Player | Position | National team number |
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| Tariq Ämirxan | Goalkeeper | 12 |
Notable players
Tariq Ämirxan
Tariq Ämirxan is a goalkeeper for Chaybajar Kyazilkaistan FC. He was selected for the Çakaristan national football team ahead of the 2025 FMF World Cup campaign. His inclusion in the national squad represented an important achievement for the club and highlighted its contribution to the development of football in the Kyazilkai region.
Personnel
Coaching staff
| Position | Name |
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| Head coach | Sumit Nandi |
| Assistant coach | Murat Orazberdiýew |
| Goalkeeping coach | Allaberdi Hojamyradow |
| Fitness coach | Serdar Baýramow |
| Head of youth development | Döwlet Atamyradow |
Club officials
| Position | Name |
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| Chairman | Batyr Orazmyradow |
| Sporting director | Merdan Nurmyradow |
| Head coach | Sumit Nandi |
Honours
Domestic
Çakari Football League / Çakari Super League
- Runners-up (1): 2024–25
Season-by-season record
| Season | Competition | Final position |
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| 2021–22 | Çakari Football League | — |
| 2022–23 | Çakari Football League | — |
| 2023–24 | Çakari Football League | — |
| 2024–25 | Çakari Football League | 2nd |
| 2025–26 | Çakari Football League | 8th |
| 2026–27 | Çakari Super League | To be determined |
