Aktobe Football Club

Aktobe are one of Kazakhstan’s most decorated clubs, with five league titles, two national cups and three Super Cups. The red-and-whites were especially successful in the second half of the 2000s.

Full name:
Aktobe Football Club
City:
Aktobe, Kazakhstan
Founded:
1967
Stadium:
Koblandy Batyr Central Stadium
Competition:
Kazakhstan Premier League
Club website:
fc-aktobe.kz

Club matches and news

Kazakhstan Premier League

Latest results

From Aktyubinets to the red-and-whites

The club began as Aktyubinets in 1967. After the Soviet Union dissolved, it went through several name changes before adopting Aktobe in 2005. The home ground is Koblandy Batyr Central Stadium, known for the passionate support of local fans.

The championship era

Aktobe’s five league titles came in 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2013, including three consecutive championships. They also won the Kazakhstan Cup in 2008 and 2024, lifted the Super Cup three times and regularly appeared in UEFA qualifying.

The 2026 season and high-profile signings

The team collected 49 points and finished fifth in the 2026 Premier League. The arrival of former Manchester United player Nani was among the season’s most discussed events. Returning to medal contention and European qualification remains an important goal for the former champions.

Coaching staff

Igor Cherevchenko
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Igor Cherevchenko

Head coach

Ernar Zhalbyrov

Assistant coach

Yuriy Baturenko

Assistant coach

Squad

2026 league squad list · information as of 4 November 2026.

Goalkeepers

Defenders

Midfielders

Agustin Emanuel Pastoritsa Kakabelos
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№ 14

Agustin Emanuel Pastoritsa Kakabelos

Position: Midfielder

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Luish Karlush Almeyda da Kunya
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№ 17

Luish Karlush Almeyda da Kunya

Position: Midfielder

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Forwards

Players with no listed position