Araz Nakhchivan is a professional football club based in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic of Azerbaijan, competing in the Azerbaijan Premier League. The team's full name is Araz Nakhchivan Football Club, and they play their home matches at the Nakhchivan City Stadium, a modern venue in the exclave. Founded to raise the profile of football in the autonomous republic, the club's colors are typically green and white. The early history of the club involved participation in the lower divisions of Azerbaijani football before earning promotion to the top flight. A peak era for Araz Nakhchivan would be any season where they challenged the traditional Baku clubs for European qualification spots, powered by a strong home record. In the modern Premier League, they are known as a tough, well-organized side that is particularly difficult to beat on their home turf, often utilizing a disciplined defensive system. The fan base, though geographically isolated, is incredibly passionate and proud of their unique representative in the national league. Araz Nakhchivan serves as an important sporting ambassador for the Nakhchivan region.