Khazar Lankaran FK

The club was founded in 2004 by Azerbaijani entrepreneur Mubariz Mansimov and dubbed by the local media as "Caucasian Chelsea" because of its strong financial position.

[4][5] Under Agaselim Mirjavadov club won Premier League title during the 2006–07 season and the Azerbaijan Cup twice.

[6][7] After Fabian Veldwijk's appointment, a string of Romanian players and footballers were signed from Liga I, but the club did not find success in European cup competition.

[10][11] In July 2014, the club under Yunis Huseynov earned their first win in European competition by beating Nõmme Kalju.

[12] In March 2015, former Liverpool striker John Toshack was appointed as new manager after signing two-year deal with the club.

The stadium also known as Fırtınalar meydanı (Arena of Storms), named after club's local supporters Fırtına fan group.

[20] Khazar is one of the best supported clubs in Azerbaijan, having the highest attendance after FC Kapaz in the Caucasus region.

Rahid Amirguliyev is one of the most capped players for the club.
Kamran Agayev is one of the most capped players for the club.