Simurq PFC is an Azerbaijani football team from Zaqatala founded in 2005.
The club started their way in the Azerbaijani First Division. They finished their debut season on the third position and broke into the top flight for the next campaign. Since then the team regularly compete in the Azerbaijani Premier League. As of February 2013, they have never claimed the league title. The farthest Simurq progressed to in the top flight was the third-place finish in the 2008/09 season. The club also took part in the UEFA Europa League but managed to reach only the first qualifying round.
The club got their name after mythical bird Phoenix as Simurq means Phoenix in the Azerbaijani language. This bird is also depicted on their logo. The team play their home matches at Zaqatala City Stadium which can hold up to 3,500 spectators.
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