The 2016–17 FC Rostov season was the club's eighth successive season in the Russian Premier League, the highest tier of football in Russia. Rostov also take part in the Russian Cup, entering at the round of 32 stage and the Champions League for the first time, entering at the third qualifying round.
Season events
On 6 August 2016, Kurban Berdyev resigned as manager, with Dmitri Kirichenko being appointed as the club's caretaker-manager. On 9 September 2016, Ivan Daniliants was appointed as the club's new head-coach. On 9 September 2016, Kurban Berdyev was appointed as the FC Rostov vicepresident.
Squad
Out on loan
Transfers
Summer
In:
Out:
Winter
In:
Out:
Friendlies
Competitions
Russian Premier League
Results by round
Matches
League table
Russian Cup
UEFA Champions League
Qualifying rounds
Group stage
UEFA Europa League
Knockout stage
Squad statistics
Appearances and goals
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