Ruslan Abishov

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

Career

Club Abishov can be considered a 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. On 26 February 2013 he signed a contract with Rubin Kazan for 2.5 years.

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

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

On 29 June 2016, Abishov signed a one-year contract with Inter Baku. On 12 January 2017, Abıshov signed a six-month contract with Neftchi Baku. 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.

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

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

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

Career statistics

Club

2007–08

2008–09

2009–10

2010–11

2011–12

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2012–13 Azerbaijan Premier League

2012–13

2013–14

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2014–15 Azerbaijan Premier League

2014–15

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2016–17 Azerbaijan Premier League

2016–17

2017–18

2018–19

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2019–20

2020–21

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2021–22

2022–23

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International Statistics accurate as of match played 9 June 2018

International goals

Honours Club Neftchi Baku Azerbaijan Premier League: (2) 2010–11, 2011–12

International Azerbaijan U23 Islamic Solidarity Games: (1) 2017

Individual The best midfielder of Azerbaijan (1): 2010 The best defender of Azerbaijan (1): 2011 Azerbaijani Footballer of the Year (1): 2012