Mahir Shukurov (; born 12 December 1982) is a retired Azerbaijani

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Career

Club

Shukurov has been regular player for

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since 2009. He has also have played for clubs like

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, Olimpik Baku, Neftchi Baku,

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, as well as for the Turkish club

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Anzhi Makhachkala

On 8 January 2010, following on from a successful 2010 World Cup qualification and Europa League campaign, Shukurov signed a three-year deal with

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for €200,000. His debut came against

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, which ended in goalless draw in

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Karşıyaka

In June 2014 Shukurov signed a one-year contract, with the option of a second, with PTT 1. Lig side

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. In February 2016, after being without a club since leaving Karşıyaka during the summer of 2015, Shukurov announced his retirement from football.

Neftchi Baku

Shukurov came out of retirement in October 2016, signing with Neftchi Baku until the end of the 2016–17 season.

International

Shukurov made his Azerbaijan debut on 8 September 2004, against

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during 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA). Mahir's first goal had been against Kazakhstan national football team on 6 September 2011. He scored from a penalty in the 62nd minute.

Career statistics

International

''Statistics accurate as of match played 16 November 2014''

International goals

References

External links

Official website of Mahir Shukurov

Profile on Inter Baku's Official Site

Player profile on Affa.Az
* Living people 1982 births Azerbaijani men's footballers 21st-century Azerbaijani sportsmen Azerbaijani expatriate men's footballers Azerbaijan men's international footballers Shuvalan FK players Shamakhi FK players Men's association football defenders Khazar Lankaran FK players Antalyaspor footballers Expatriate men's footballers in Russia Expatriate men's footballers in Turkey Azerbaijani expatriate sportspeople in Turkey Azerbaijan Premier League players Russian Premier League players Süper Lig players TFF 1. Lig players FC Anzhi Makhachkala players Gabala SC players Karşıyaka S.K. footballers Footballers from Sumgait Neftçi PFK players FK Genclerbirliyi Sumqayit players {{Azerbaijan-footy-bio-stub