Chooka Talesh F.C.
Chooka Talesh Football Club (Talysh: Çuka Taleş Futboli Klub, Persian: باشگاه فوتبال چوکای تالش, Bashgah-e Futbal-e Chuka-e Tālesh) is an Iranian football club based in Talesh, Iran. They currently compete in League 2. Majid Akbari
| Full name | Chooka Talesh Cultural and Sport Club |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Green Cassocks (Persian: سبزقباها, Sabz Qabāhā) Eagles (Persian: عقابها, Oqābhā) |
| Founded | 1991; 29 years ago |
| Ground | Pouria Vali Stadium Talesh Iran |
| Capacity | 10,000 |
| Chairman | Arash Riazimand |
| Head Coach | Mehdi Pashazadeh |
| League | Azadegan League |
| 2020–21 | 16th (relegated) |
History edit
Chooka Anzali edit
In 1991 Chooka Anzali Football Club was founded in Anzali, Gilan Province. They were promoted to the Azadegan League (back then the top league in Iran) in 1993 after winning the 2nd Division. The club was relegated in 1995 and was promoted back in 1998.
Chooka Talesh edit
The same year the club was promoted back to the top tier they moved to the rural town of Talesh. Chooka was once again relegated to the 2nd tier in 2000, and they eventually dropped to the 4th tier in 2007.
Honours edit
Domestic competitions edit
League edit
Season-by-season edit
The table below chronicles the achievements of Chooka Talesh in various competitions since 1992.
| Season | Division | League | Position | Hazfi Cup | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992–93 | 2 | 2nd Division | 1st | Promoted | |
| 1993–94 | 1 | Azadegan League | 10th | ||
| 1994–95 | 1 | Azadegan League | 8th | Relegated | |
| 1995–96 | 2 | 2nd Division | 5th | ||
| 1996–97 | 2 | 2nd Division | 7th | ||
| 1997–98 | 2 | 2nd Division | 3rd | Promoted | |
| 1998–99 | 1 | Azadegan League | 6th | ||
| 1999-00 | 1 | Azadegan League | 13th | Relegated | |
| 2000–01 | 2 | 2nd Division | 4th | ||
| 2001–02 | 2 | Azadegan League | 10th | Relegated | |
| 2002–03 | 3 | 2nd Division | 4th | ||
| 2003–04 | 3 | 2nd Division | 12th | ||
| 2004–05 | 3 | 2nd Division | 9th | ||
| 2005–06 | 3 | 2nd Division | 6th | ||
| 2006–07 | 3 | 2nd Division | 14th | Relegated | |
| 2007–08 | 4 | 3rd Division | 6th | ||
| 2008–09 | 4 | 3rd Division | 7th | ||
| 2009–10 | 4 | 3rd Division | 3rd | Did not qualify | Promoted |
| 2010–11 | 3 | 2nd Division | 8th/Group A | Did not qualify | |
| 2011–12 | 3 | 2nd Division | 11th | Second Round | |
| 2012–13 | 3 | 2nd Division | 12th | Did not enter | Relegated |
| 2013–14 | 4 | 3rd Division | 4th | Did not qualify | |
| 2014–15 | 4 | 3rd Division | 11th | Did not qualify | |
| 2015–16 | 4 | 3rd Division | 3rd | Did not qualify | |
| 2016–17 | 4 | 3rd Division | 5th | Did not qualify | |
| 2017–18 | 4 | 3rd Division | 1st | Did not qualify | Promoted |
| 2018-19 | 3 | 2nd Division | 7th/Group A | Fourth Round | |
| 2019-20 | 3 | 2nd Division | 1st | Did not qualify | Promoted |
| 2020-21 | 2 | Azadegan League | 16th | Third Round | Relegated |
Past managers edit
- Ghafour Jahani (1992–1997)
- Bahman Salehnia (1997–2000)
- Alireza Rokhcheka
- Nosrat Irandoost (July 22, 2011 – 2014)
- Ali Namdari (January 10, 2021–now)