Vagif Sadygov

Vagif Sadygov (born 1 April 1959, Azerbaijani: Vaqif Sadıqov) is an Azerbaijani football manager.

Life and career Sadygov started playing football as a midfielder for Araz Nakhichevan. His club career included spells with Neftchi Baku, Khazar Sumgayit and FC Nistru Otaci. After his playing career ended, he moved into management, first with Neftchi Baku in 1993, then with ANS Pivani Baki. He also managed Shafa Baku, Azerbaijan national under-21 football team in 1996, which then led him to manage Azerbaijan national football team in 1997. After unsuccessful results, he was dismissed in 1998, but returned in 2005 to replace the Brazilian Carlos Alberto Torres. He also managed Shafa Baku, Genclerbirliyi Sumgayit, Azerbaijan national under-21 football team.

Achievements Azerbaijan Cup Winner: 2 (1995, 2001) Azerbaijan Supercup Winner: 1 (1995) Azerbaijan First Division Winner: 1 (1996)

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