We are proud to welcome FC Zire, one of Azerbaijan’s competitive Premier League clubs, to Comparisonator!
FC Zire will utilize Comparisonator’s AI-powered football intelligence platform to strengthen its scouting operations, evaluate player performances and identify suitable transfer targets through objective, data-driven analysis.
FC Zire Head of Scouting Department Eltun Yaqublu:
“At FC Zire, successful recruitment starts with understanding our team’s needs and identifying the right players. Comparisonator helps us analyze performances, compare players across different leagues and find suitable profiles for our squad. With objective data and AI-powered insights supporting our scouting process, we can make smarter recruitment decisions and approach the transfer market with greater confidence.”
Who is FC Zire?
Founded in 2014, FC Zire is a professional football club based in Baku, Azerbaijan, competing in the country’s Premier League.
Despite its relatively young history, the club has established itself as a competitive force in Azerbaijani football, finishing second in the 2023–24 Azerbaijan Premier League and gaining valuable experience in European competitions, including the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League.
During the 2024–25 European campaign, FC Zire reached the UEFA Conference League play-off round, demonstrating its ambition to compete beyond domestic football. The club also reached the Azerbaijan Cup final in the 2025–26 season.
As part of its commitment to strengthening recruitment operations, FC Zire established a dedicated Scouting Department in June 2026, appointing Eltun Yaqublu as its head.
With a growing focus on professional scouting, squad development and international recruitment, FC Zire continues to strengthen its sporting structure and long-term competitiveness.
Who is Eltun Yaqublu?
Eltun Yaqublu is the Head of Scouting Department at FC Zire, bringing experience as a former professional footballer and coach.
During his playing career, he represented Azerbaijani clubs including Qarabağ FK, Neftçi Baku and Sabail FK.
Following his playing career, Yaqublu worked as a coach at FC Zire between 2020 and 2025, gaining a strong understanding of the club’s sporting philosophy and tactical requirements.
In June 2026, he was appointed Head of the club’s newly established Scouting Department, taking an important role in player identification and recruitment operations.
Who is Comparisonator Platform?
Comparisonator is an AI-powered football intelligence platform designed to support football clubs, sporting directors and scouting departments in recruitment, squad planning and player evaluation.
The platform enables clubs to analyze player performances, compare talents across international leagues and identify suitable profiles based on their tactical and positional requirements.
With advanced features such as Recruitment Shop, Virtual Transfer, Similarity Comparison and CompaAI, scouting departments can discover potential signings, evaluate player suitability and support recruitment decisions with objective statistical evidence.
By combining football expertise with artificial intelligence and advanced analytics, Comparisonator helps clubs like FC Zire strengthen their scouting processes, reduce recruitment uncertainty and make more informed decisions in the transfer market.
