Sabah Futbol Klubu (pronounced [sɑbɑh], lit. 'Tomorrow Football Club') is a professional football club based in Masazir, Azerbaijan. The team has played in the Azerbaijan Premier League, the top tier of Azerbaijani football league system, since the 2018–19 season. Its home ground is the Bank Respublika Arena in Masazir.
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History
Sabah were formed on 8 September 2017, joining the Azerbaijan First Division for the 2017–18 season, in which they finished 5th. After the four teams above them in the league failed or declined promotion, Sabah were granted a license to participate in Azerbaijan Premier League on 12 May 2018. Sabah won their first game 1–0 in the Azerbaijan Premier League, against Keşlə FK (currently known as Şamaxı FK), on 12 August 2018, thanks to a Marko Dević goal. Sabah went on to finish their first Premier League season in 7th position, avoiding relegation.
On 16 September 2019, Elshad Ahmadov resigned as manager, with Igor Ponomaryov taking over on an interim basis.
On 26 November 2019, Sabah announced that Željko Sopić had been appointed manager on an 18-month contract. On 3 July 2020, Sopić resigned as manager.
On 10 July 2020, Sabah signed a two-year contract with Vicente Gómez. On 11 March 2021, Gómez left his role as Head Coach by mutual agreement, with Ramin Guliyev being placed in temporary charge. At the end of the season, Guliyev was confirmed as the club's new head coach on a two-year contract Guliyev resigned from his position on 21 October 2021, with Murad Musayev being appointed as the club's new head coach on 30 October 2021, signing a two-year contract.
On 1 February 2024, Sabah announced that Murad Musayev had left his role as head coach after his resignation had been accepted.
On 5 March 2024, Sabah announced the appointment of Krunoslav Rendulić as their new head coach, on an 18-month contract. Rendulić left Sabah on 25 November 2024 by mutual agreement, with Vasili Berezutski being appointed as his replacement on the same day to a two-and-a-half year contract. On 14 June 2025, Berezutski left the club by mutual consent due to personal reasons. On 20 June 2025, Sabah announced the appointment of Lithuanian Valdas Dambrauskas as the new head coach, signing a three-year contract.
On 30 April 2026, Sabah secured the Premier League title for the first time in their history after Qarabağ lost 2–1 against Neftçi. On 13 May 2026, Sabah defeated Zira 2–1 to win the 2025–26 Azerbaijan Cup.
European record
As of match played 10 September 2026
Colours and badge
Sabah's badge features rays of sunshine encased in a shield.
The team's main colours are black-pink, with their kit being made by Spanish clothing company Joma during their first season, and Macron from the start of the 2018–19 season.
Stadium
The club play their home games at the Bank Respublika Arena in Masazır, which has a capacity of 8.969.
Players
Current squad
As of 1 September 2026
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
For recent transfers, see Transfers summer 2026.
Out on loan
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Reserve team
Sabah-2 plays in the Azerbaijan Reserve League.
Club officials
Honours
Azerbaijan Premier League
Winners (1): 2025–26
Runners-up (1): 2022–23
Azerbaijan Cup
Winners (2): 2024–25, 2025–26
Club records
Most appearances
As of match played 14 September 2026
Top goalscorers
As of match played 14 September 2026
Managerial statistics
As of match played 14 September 2026
Notes:
P – Total of played matches
W – Won matches
D – Drawn matches
L – Lost matches
GS – Goal scored
GA – Goals against
%W – Percentage of matches won
Nationality is indicated by the corresponding FIFA country code(s).
Transfers
The top transfer was agreed in July 2026 when 20 years old French forward Aaron Malouda moved to Basel for a fee €3.00 million.