Araz

Araz

Araz-Naxçıvan PFK is an Azerbaijani football club based in Nakhchivan, the exclave territory of Azerbaijan. Founded in 1967, the club has participated in the Azerbaijan Premier League and various UEFA Europa Conference League qualifying rounds, representing one of the country's more geographically unique clubs given Nakhchivan's separation from mainland Azerbaijan. The club plays home matches at Naxçıvan Şəhər Stadionu, which holds approximately 12,800 spectators. Over the decades, Araz-Naxçıvan has been an important institution in the sporting and cultural life of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. The club's participation in European competitions has provided valuable continental experience and helped raise the profile of football in the exclave. They continue working to develop local talent and compete at the national level.