From its first season, Arkadag began collecting titles. Domestically, it won the double, twice in two seasons. In Asia, the team won the AFC Challenge League title in its first participation.
Arkadag has won every domestic match since its founding, and has a streak of more than 60 consecutive domestic wins, the longest ever recorded in world football.[2] However, some accuse the club of serious match-fixing with the help of former Turkmeni president Berdimuhamedow.[3] Hence, Guinness World Records does not accept the streak's legitimacy.[4]
Arkadag was formed in the run-up to the 2023 domestic season.[5] Many of the country's best players joined the club in a transfer window that was specially expanded.[5] Competing in the Turkmenistan top flight right from its foundation,[6][7][8][9] they have undergone criticism by rival fans for being favored by the authorities in the 2023 Ýokary Liga.[10][5] In November, Wladimir Baýramow became the new manager of FK Arkadag, receiving a one-year contract.[11] Also in this month the team logo with the image of an Akhal-Teke horse was presented.[12]
On 3 December, Arkadag clinched their first championship title in the Turkmenistan Higher League, by defeating Altyn Asyr 4–0. They won all 24 league matches.[13] The club had a total of 72 points with a goal difference of 83–17. Their league top scorer was Didar Durdyev with 27 goals.[14][15] They also secured place in the 2024–25 AFC Champions League Two qualifiers.[16][17][18][19] 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.[20][21] For the team's successful performance in the 2023 season, the team was gifted a MANbus.[22][23][24]
On 1 November 2024, the club suffered defeat against Al-Arabi to end a streak of 61 consecutive wins in official competitions (50 in the Ýokary Liga, 9 in the Turkmenistan Cup, and 2 in the AFC Challenge League). However, this streak is not recognized by the Guinness World Records due to concerns about the league's governance. The Guinness instead recognizes Al-Hilal's 34 game win streak from 2023–24.[31][32]
On the eve of the start of the group stage AFC Champions League Two, the FK Arkadag added Röwşen Muhadow, who holds the PRO coaching category, to participate in the AFC Champions League Two as head coach.[34] On September 18, Arkadag footballers earned their first point in their debut match in the AFC-2 Champions League, drawing 0–0 with Uzbekistan's Andizhan.[35][36]
FC Arkadag 's traditional home kit predominantly consists of green and white colours.[46] The second set of kit is completely green with white elements.[47]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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