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FK Arkadag

FK Arkadag (Turkmen: Arkadag Futbol Kluby, Arkadag FK) is a professional football club based in Arkadag, Turkmenistan. Founded in 2023 by Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow, the club plays in the Ýokary Liga, becoming the national champion in their first season. As of June 2024, the club won all domestic games it played.

History

Arkadag was formed in the run-up to the 2023 season. Many of the country's best player joined the club in a transfer window that was specially expanded to allow for this. Competing in the Turkmenistan top flight right from its foundation, they have undergone criticism by fans who have accused them of being favored by the authorities in the 2023 Ýokary Liga.

In November, Wladimir Baýramow became the new manager of FK Arkadag, receiving a one-year contract. Also in this month the team logo with the image of an Akhal-Teke horse was presented.

On 3 December, Arkadag clinched their first championship title in the Turkmenistan Higher League, by defeating Altyn Asyr 4–0, and won all 24 league matches. The team scored a total of 72 points with a goal difference of 83–17. The club's and league top scorer with 27 goals was Didar Durdyev. They also secured place in the 2024–25 AFC Champions League Two qualifiers. On 24 December 2023, Wladimir Baýramow guided Arkadag to their second trophy, defeating Ahal FK 3–0 in Turkmenistan Cup final at the Arkadag Stadium. For the team's successful performance in the 2023 season, the team was gifted a MAN bus.

In June 2023, Arkadag was licensed to participate the AFC Challenge League.