Afran Ismayilov (, born on 8 October 1988) is an
Azerbaijan
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i professional
football
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coach and a former
midfielder
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who is an assistant coach with
Araz-Naxçıvan.
Early years
Ismayilov was born in
Baku
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,
Azerbaijan
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, started playing football at age 8 and attended
Neftchi Baku football school under Rovshan Gasimov.
Career
Club
Ismayilov began his career at the
FK Qarabağ academy in 2004 after being chosen as one of three talents among 1200 amateur players. He was one of key players for
FK Qarabağ's good performances in club's
2010–11 UEFA Europa League qualification campaign, having scored 5 goals against opponents.
In July 2014, Ismayilov moved to
Khazar Lankaran along with
Rauf Aliyev.
After six months with Khazar, Ismayilov signed a six-month deal with
Inter Baku.
On 24 May 2018, Qarabağ announced that Ismayilov had been released by the club following expiration of his contract.
On 11 June 2018, Ismayilov signed one-year contract with
Sumgayit FK.
On 13 August 2019, Ismayilov signed a one-year contract with
Keşla FK
Shamakhi FK (, ) is an Azerbaijani professional association football, football club based in Shamakhi, that currently competes in the Azerbaijan Premier League. The club has won the Premier League title twice.
History
Early years (1997–2004)
...
. On 29 June, Keşla announced Ismayilov's contract hadn't been renewed and he'd left the club.
International
Ismayilov is a part of the
Azerbaijan U-21 side that is competing in the
2011 European Under-21 Championship qualification.
In 2010, he was called up for the
Azerbaijan national football team
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and scored his first goal on his debut in friendly match against
Jordan national football team in
Amman
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.
Career statistics
Club
International
''Statistics accurate as of match played 30 January 2018''
International goals
:''Scores and results list Azerbaijan's goal tally first.''
Honours
Qarabağ
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Azerbaijan Premier League
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:
2015–16,
2016–17
References
External links
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Afran Ismayilovat Qarabagh.com
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Ismayilov, Afran
1988 births
Living people
Footballers from Baku
Azerbaijani men's footballers
21st-century Azerbaijani sportsmen
Azerbaijan men's international footballers
Men's association football midfielders
Qarabağ FK players
Turan Tovuz players
FC Baku players
Khazar Lankaran FK players
Shamakhi FK players
Sumgayit FK players
Kapaz PFK players
Sabail FK players
Azerbaijan Premier League players