FC Dinamo Samarqand


FC Dinamo Samarqand is an Uzbek professional football club, based in the city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Currently it plays in the Uzbekistan Super League.

History

FC Dinamo Samarqand is one of the oldest clubs in Uzbekistan. It was founded in 1960. The club started in zone two of the Soviet Class B league. In 1992 the club played in the Uzbek League under the name Maroqand Samarqand. Between 1994 and 1998 seasons they competed in the First League. In the 2000 season FK Dinamo were runners-up of the Uzbek Cup, losing in the final against Dustlik and finishing the league in 4th place, which is their highest ranking.

Club names

  • 1960–1963: Dinamo Samarqand
  • 1963–1967: Spartak Samarqand
  • 1967–1968: Sogdiana Samarqand
  • 1968–1970: FK Samarqand
  • 1970–1976: Stroitel Samarqand
  • 1976–1991: Dinamo Samarqand
  • 1991–1993: Maroqand Samarqand
  • 1993–1997: Dinamo Samarqand
  • 1997–1998: Afrosiyob Samarqand
  • 1998–2000: FK Samarqand
  • 2000–2008: FK Samarqand-Dinamo
  • 2008–present: FK Dinamo Samarqand

Stadium

Dinamo Samarqand play their home matches at Dinamo Stadium. The stadium was built in 1963 and originally held 13,800 spectators. In 2011, the stadium underwent renovation works.

Historical list of coaches

Honours

Uzbekistan Pro League: