Ruslan Abışov


Ruslan Abışov is an Azerbaijani footballer who plays as a defender for Azerbaijan Premier League club Sabah FC. Abishov is the captain of Neftchi and member of Azerbaijan National Football Team. He was voted Azerbaijani Footballer of the Year in 2012.

Career

Club

Abışov 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. On 26 February 2013 he signed a contract with Rubin Kazan for 2.5 years.
On 24 June 2014, Abışov 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, Abışov re-signed for Gabala follow complications to his registration at Khazar Lankaran. Following the conclusion of the 2015–16 season, Abışov left Gabala having turned down a new contract with the club.
On 29 June 2016, Abışov signed a one-year contract with Inter Baku. On 12 January 2017, Abışov 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 Abışov from his contract by mutual consent.
On 13 June 2019, Abışov signed a two-year contract with Sabah FC.

International

Abışov 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.

Career statistics

Club

International

Statistics accurate as of match played 9 June 2018

International goals

Honours

Club

; Neftchi Baku
;Azerbaijan U23