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. It became the national champion in their first season.

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.

Honours

 * Ýokary Liga
 * Champions (1): 2023
 * Turkmenistan Cup
 * Champions (1): 2023

Stadiums
FC Arkadag's main home ground is the 10,000-capacity Arkadag Stadium.

Nusaý Stadium used to be the home ground of the team at some Ýokary Liga matches.

Kit
FC Arkadag 's traditional home kit predominantly consists of green and white colours. The second set of kit is completely green with white elements.

Crest
The club crest has been a rampant Akhal-Teke horse against the backdrop of the Kopetdag mountains. The logo uses white and blue colors.

Current squad
(captain)