Caspiy Football Club

Caspiy of Aktau represent Mangystau Region. The club’s history dates to the Soviet era, and it has returned to the Premier League several times following spells in the First League.

Full name:
Caspiy Football Club
City:
Aktau, Kazakhstan
Soviet league participation:
since 1979
Stadium:
Zhas Kanat Stadium
Competition:
Kazakhstan Premier League
Club website:
caspiyfc.kz

Club matches and news

The port city’s club

Aktau’s football team entered the Soviet championship as Trud in 1979. It later played as Aktau, Munayshy and Mangystau. Since 2002, it has used the name Caspiy, after the sea on whose shores the city stands.

Highs and returns to the top flight

Caspiy have played in Kazakhstan’s national competitions since 1992. Their best top-flight finish was fourth in 1996, and they have reached the Kazakhstan Cup semi-finals. After lengthy First League spells, they returned to the top division on several occasions, including in 2020.

The 2026 season

Caspiy collected 33 points and finished 11th in the completed championship, retaining their Premier League place. Historically, the club have played home matches at Zhas Kanat Stadium. They remain Mangystau Region’s main representative in professional football.

Coaching staff

Ruslan Esatov
Photo from caspiyfc.kz

Ruslan Esatov

Head coach

Askhat Kusainov

Assistant coach

Squad

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

Goalkeepers

Defenders

Midfielders

Forwards