Ruslan Abishov (Azerbaijani: Ruslan Ibrahim oğlu Abışov; born 10 October 1987) is an Azerbaijani former professional footballer who played as a defender.

Ruslan Abishov
The best midfielder of Azerbaijan 2011
Personal information
Full name Ruslan Ibrahim oglu Abishov
Date of birth (1987-10-10) 10 October 1987 (age 37)
Place of birth Baku, Azerbaijan SSR, Soviet Union
Height 1.87 m (6 ft 1+12 in)
Position(s) Centre back / Defensive midfielder
Youth career
2003–2006 Neftchi Baku
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2006–2012 Neftchi Baku 116 (8)
2012–2013 Khazar Lankaran 17 (1)
2013–2015 Rubin Kazan 1 (0)
2014Gabala (loan) 13 (1)
2015–2016 Gabala 31 (5)
2016–2017 Inter Baku 13 (5)
2017–2019 Neftchi Baku 39 (6)
2019–2021 Sabah 13 (0)
2021–2023 Zira 2 (0)
International career
2005–2007 Azerbaijan U19 3 (0)
2007–2009 Azerbaijan U21 8 (1)
2017 Azerbaijan U23 5 (1)
2009–2018 Azerbaijan 59 (4)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Azerbaijan
Islamic Solidarity Games
Winner 2017 Azerbaijan
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Abishov can be considered as product of the Neftchi Baku youth system. He has spent most of his career in Neftchi. He became the winner of Azerbaijan Premier League in 2010–11, 2011–12 seasons in Neftchi, then he was transferred to Khazar Lankaran.[1] On 26 February 2013 he signed a contract with Rubin Kazan for 2.5 years.[2]

On 24 June 2014, Abishov joined Azerbaijan Premier League side Gabala FK on a six-month loan deal,[3] before signing a six-month contract with the club in following the completion of the loan deal.[4]

On 14 September 2015, Abishov re-signed for Gabala follow complications to his registration at Khazar Lankaran.[5] Following the conclusion of the 2015–16 season, Abishov left Gabala having turned down a new contract with the club.[6]

On 29 June 2016, Abishov signed a one-year contract with Inter Baku.[7] On 12 January 2017, Abıshov signed a six-month contract with Neftchi Baku.[8] Abishov extended his contract in summer of 2017 and captained the team during the 2017–18 season when Neftchi claimed bronze medals in the season, highest league result since 2013. On 10 June 2019, Neftchi released Abishov from his contract by mutual consent.[9]

On 13 June 2019, Abishov signed a two-year contract with Sabah FC.[10]

On 26 June 2021, Zira FK, announced the signing of Abishov.[11]

International

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Abıshov made his debut for Azerbaijan on 5 September 2009 against Finland in 2010 WC qualification.[12] He scored his first goal on 18 November 2009 against Czech in a friendly match. He finished his football career in 2023

Career statistics

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Club

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Ruslan Abishov as champion and gold medalist of 2017 Islamic Solidarity Games
 
Ruslan Abishov as champion and gold medalist of 2017 Islamic Solidarity Games
 
Ruslan Abishov as The Best Defender of 2010–11 Azerbaijan Premier League
As of match played 24 February[13][14]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Neftchi Baku 2006–07[15] Azerbaijan Premier League 7 0 - 7 0
2007–08[16] 12 0 0 0 12 0
2008–09[17] 16 0 6 0 22 0
2009–10[18] 25 0 - 25 0
2010–11[19] 26 2 3 0 - 29 2
2011–12[20] 30 5 5 0 2 0 37 5
Total 116 7 8 0 8 0 132 7
Khazar Lankaran 2012–13[21] Azerbaijan Premier League 17 1 1 0 4 1 22 2
Rubin Kazan 2012–13 Russian Premier League 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
2013–14 0 0 0 0 5 0 5 0
Total 1 0 0 0 5 0 6 0
Gabala (loan) 2014–15[22] Azerbaijan Premier League 13 1 1 0 2 0 16 1
Gabala 2014–15[22] Azerbaijan Premier League 14 3 2 0 0 0 16 3
2015–16[23] 17 0 2 0 0 0 19 0
Total 31 3 4 0 0 0 35 3
Inter Baku 2016–17 Azerbaijan Premier League 13 5 3 2 16 7
Neftchi Baku 2016–17 Azerbaijan Premier League 9 0 0 0 0 0 9 0
2017–18 27 5 3 0 30 5
2018–19 3 1 0 0 2 0 5 1
Total 39 6 3 0 2 0 44 6
Sabah 2019–20 Azerbaijan Premier League 8 0 0 0 8 0
2020–21 5 0 0 0 5 0
Total 13 0 0 0 - - 13 0
Zira 2021–22 Azerbaijan Premier League 1 0 1 0 2 0
2022–23 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 0
Total 2 0 2 0 0 0 4 0
Career total 245 23 22 2 21 1 285 26

International

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Azerbaijan national team
Year Apps Goals
2009 5 1
2010 7 0
2011 9 1
2012 9 1
2013 8 1
2014 6 0
2015 2 0
2016 3 0
2017 1 0
2018 6 0
Total 56 4

Statistics accurate as of match played 9 June 2018[14]

International goals

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No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition Ref.
1. 18 November 2009 Tahnoun bin Mohammed, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates   Czech Republic 2–0 2–0 Friendly
2. 29 March 2011 King Baudouin Stadium, Brussels, Belgium   Belgium 1–1 4–1 UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying
3. 7 September 2012 Tofiq Bahramov Stadium, Baku, Azerbaijan   Israel 1–1 1–1 2014 World Cup qualification
4. 7 June 2013 Bakcell Arena, Baku, Azerbaijan   Luxembourg 1–0 1–1 2014 World Cup qualification
Correct as of 7 October 2015[24]

Honours

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Club

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Neftchi Baku

International

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Azerbaijan U23

Individual

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References

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  1. ^ Xəzər Lənkəran — Ruslan Abışov "Xəzər Lənkəran"da Archived 17 October 2013 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ Руслан Абышов стал игроком «Рубина» Archived 1 March 2013 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ "Ruslan Abışov "Qəbələ"də". www.gabalafc.az (in Azerbaijani). Gabala FK. Retrieved 24 June 2014.
  4. ^ Руслан Абышов – на полгода в Габале. www.azerisport.com/ (in Russian). Azerisport. 3 February 2015. Retrieved 3 February 2015.
  5. ^ "Qəbələ Ruslan Abışovu da rənglərinə bağladı". www.gabalafc.az/ (in Azerbaijani). Gabala FC. 14 September 2015. Retrieved 14 September 2015.
  6. ^ Руслан Абышов ушел из Габалы. azerifootball.com (in Russian). Azeri Football. 26 May 2016. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
  7. ^ Интер подписал Абышова. azerispor.az (in Russian). Azerisport. 30 June 2016.
  8. ^ "Neftçi milli komandanın üzvü ilə müqavilə bağladı". neftchipfk.com (in Azerbaijani). Neftchi Baku. 12 January 2017. Retrieved 12 January 2017.
  9. ^ "Neftçi PFK Terminated Abishov's Contract". neftchipfk.com/. Neftçi PFK. 10 June 2019.
  10. ^ "RUSLAN ABIŞOV "SABAH"DA!". sabahfc.az (in Azerbaijani). Sabah FK. 13 June 2019. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
  11. ^ ""Zirə" yeni futbolçu ilə anlaşıb". fczire.az/ (in Azerbaijani). Zira FK. 26 June 2021. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
  12. ^ Match report
  13. ^ Ruslan Abishov at Soccerway
  14. ^ a b "Ruslan Abışov". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
  15. ^ "Premier League Stats 2006/07" (PDF). Peşəkar Futbol Liqası. Retrieved 12 January 2017.
  16. ^ "Premier League Stats 2007/08" (PDF). Peşəkar Futbol Liqası. Retrieved 12 January 2017.
  17. ^ "Premier League Stats 2008/09" (PDF). Peşəkar Futbol Liqası. Retrieved 12 January 2017.
  18. ^ "Premier League Stats 2009/10" (PDF). Peşəkar Futbol Liqası. Retrieved 12 January 2017.
  19. ^ "Premier League Stats 2010/11" (PDF). Peşəkar Futbol Liqası. Retrieved 12 January 2017.
  20. ^ "Premier League Stats 2011/12" (PDF). Peşəkar Futbol Liqası. Retrieved 12 January 2017.
  21. ^ "Premier League Stats 2011/12" (PDF). Peşəkar Futbol Liqası. Retrieved 12 January 2017.
  22. ^ a b "Premier League Stats 2014/15" (PDF). Peşəkar Futbol Liqası. Retrieved 12 January 2017.
  23. ^ "Premier League Stats 2015/16" (PDF). Peşəkar Futbol Liqası. Retrieved 12 January 2017.[permanent dead link]
  24. ^ Football PLAYER: Ruslan Abışov
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