Koriyapur United
| Full name | Koriyapur United Football Club |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | The Castle Guardians |
| Founded | 2024 |
| Ground |
Fangzhu Park (capacity: 24,800) |
| Chairman | Rajendra Sen |
| Manager | Ibrahim Bek |
| League | Çakari Super League |
| 2026–27 | To be determined |
Koriyapur United is a professional association football club based in Koriyapur, a city in the Kyazilkai Khaganate of Çakaristan. Founded in 2024, the club competes in the Çakari Super League, the highest level of men's professional football in Çakaristan.
Nicknamed the Castle Guardians, Koriyapur United is associated with the city's historical heritage and the nearby Fangzhu Castle. The club plays its home matches at Fangzhu Park, a football stadium with a capacity of 24,800 spectators.
Koriyapur United was admitted to the expanded Çakari Super League for the 2026–27 season. The club is managed by Ibrahim Bek.
History
Koriyapur United was founded in 2024 by local sporting organisations and community representatives in Koriyapur. The club was created to establish a professional football organisation representing the city and surrounding communities of the Kyazilkai Khaganate.
Koriyapur, formerly known as Silafucheng, possesses a distinctive historical identity. The nearby Fangzhu Castle became an important inspiration for the club's name, nickname. The founders adopted the name "United" to symbolise cooperation between different local sporting communities. During its early years, Koriyapur United concentrated on building a competitive football squad and establishing a youth development programme. The club participated in regional football competitions and friendly matches while preparing for entry into the national league system. Its initial playing philosophy emphasised defensive organisation, disciplined midfield play and the development of local talent.
The club's professionalisation programme included improvements to training facilities and the development of Fangzhu Park. The stadium provided Koriyapur with a venue suitable for national league football. The club also expanded its coaching structure and created programmes for young players from the city and nearby settlements.
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 clubs. Koriyapur United was selected as one of the new participants. The 2026–27 season marked the club's first participation in the national top division.
Stadium
Fangzhu Park is the home stadium of Koriyapur United. Located in Koriyapur, the stadium has a capacity of 24,800 spectators. The name reflects the club's connection to the nearby Fangzhu Castle, which lies north of the city.
The stadium includes covered stands, training facilities and accommodation for media and visiting teams. Fangzhu Park also serves as a venue for community and youth football activities.
Club identity
Name and nickname
The name "Koriyapur United" symbolises the club's role as a representative of the city's different communities. The nickname Castle Guardians reflects the historical importance of Fangzhu Castle and the club's emphasis on determination and defensive strength.
Supporters
Koriyapur United attracts support from Koriyapur and neighbouring communities in Kyazilkai. The club's principal supporters' group is known as the Fangzhu Guard.
Rivalries
Kyazilkai rivalry
Koriyapur United has a developing regional rivalry with Chaybajar Kyazilkaistan FC. Both clubs represent cities within the Kyazilkai Khaganate.
Their meetings in the Çakari Super League are expected to become important fixtures for football supporters across the region. The rivalry is sometimes referred to as the Kyazilkai derby.
Players
Current squad
Squad for the 2026–27 season.
| No. | Pos. | Player | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Nikhil Verma |  Çakaristan
|
| 2 | DF | Arman Bek | Çakaristan
|
| 3 | DF | Yusuf Orazov | Çakaristan
|
| 4 | DF | Devendra Chauhan | Çakaristan
|
| 5 | DF | Karan Dev (captain) | Çakaristan
|
| 6 | MF | Batyr Rahmanov | Çakaristan
|
| 7 | FW | Akash Nayak | Çakaristan
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| 8 | MF | Ishan Mehta | Çakaristan
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| 9 | FW | Timur Qureshi | Çakaristan
|
| 10 | MF | Rohan Pratap | Çakaristan
|
| 11 | FW | Murad Hasanov | Çakaristan
|
| 12 | GK | Parvez Bhat | Çakaristan
|
| 13 | DF | Sameer Desai | Çakaristan
|
| 14 | MF | Sanjay Rathore | Çakaristan
|
| 15 | DF | Aziz Nurmuratov | Çakaristan
|
| 16 | MF | Aariz Isfahani | Çakaristan
|
| 17 | FW | Arslan Baýramov | Çakaristan
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| 18 | DF | Prakash Sethi | Çakaristan
|
| 19 | MF | Danish Farooqi | Çakaristan
|
| 20 | FW | Bilal Khan | Çakaristan
|
| 21 | GK | Ravi Malhotra | Çakaristan
|
| 22 | DF | Kamran Jalali | Çakaristan
|
| 23 | MF | Merdan Orazbek | Çakaristan
|
Personnel
Coaching staff
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Ibrahim Bek |
| Assistant coach | Harish Bedi |
| Goalkeeping coach | Karim Nurmuratov |
| Fitness coach | Sameer Daryush |
| Academy director | Rajesh Kapoor |
Club officials
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Chairman | Rajendra Sen |
| Sporting director | Yusuf Rahmani |
| Head coach | Ibrahim Bek |
Honours
Domestic
- No national titles
Season-by-season record
| Season | Competition | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2026–27 | Çakari Super League | To be determined |
