Kamran Agayev
{{short description|Azerbaijani footballer (born 1986)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2020}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Kamran Agayev
| fullname = Kamran Ədilxan oğlu Ağayev
| image = Kamran Ağayev (crop 1).jpg
| caption =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1986|2|9}}
| birth_place = Shabran, Soviet Union
| height = {{height|m=1.89|precision=0}}
| position = Goalkeeper
| currentclub =
| clubnumber =
| youthyears1 = | youthclubs1 =
| years1 = 2001–2004 | clubs1 = Shafa Baku | caps1 = 26 | goals1 = 0
| years2 = 2004–2006 | clubs2 = Turan Tovuz | caps2 = 18 | goals2 = 0
| years3 = 2006–2013 | clubs3 = Khazar Lankaran | caps3 = 122 | goals3 = 0
| years4 = 2013 | clubs4 = Baku | caps4 = 17 | goals4 = 0
| years5 = 2014–2015 | clubs5 = Gabala | caps5 = 33 | goals5 = 0
| years6 = 2015 | clubs6 = Kayserispor | caps6 = 6 | goals6 = 0
| years7 = 2015 | clubs7 = Karşıyaka | caps7 = 13 | goals7 = 0
| years8 = 2016 | clubs8 = Inter Baku | caps8 = 9 | goals8 = 0
| years9 = 2016–2017 | clubs9 = Boavista | caps9 = 12 | goals9 = 0
| years10 = 2017 | clubs10 = Mladá Boleslav | caps10 = 5 | goals10 = 0
| years11 = 2018–2019 | clubs11 = Keşla | caps11 = 28 | goals11 = 0
| years12 = 2020–2022 | clubs12 = Sabail | caps12 = 10 | goals12 = 0
| nationalyears1 = 2001–2004 | nationalteam1 = Azerbaijan U17 | nationalcaps1 = 20 | nationalgoals1 = 0
| nationalyears2 = 2008–2018 | nationalteam2 = Azerbaijan | nationalcaps2 = 79 | nationalgoals2 = 0
}}
Kamran Agayev (also spelled Kamran Aghayev; {{langx|az|Kamran Ağayev}}; born 9 February 1986) is a retired Azerbaijani football goalkeeper.
During his professional career, Agayev played in national leagues of Azerbaijan, Turkey, Portugal and Czech Republic. He was also a member of Azerbaijan national football team and is the third most-capped player in the history of the team with 79 games. Widely recognized as one of the best goalkeepers in the history of Azerbaijan, he was selected as the Azerbaijani Footballer of the Year in 2008 and goalkeeper of the year in 2009, 2011 and 2012. He announced his retirement from football in January 2022.
Club career
=Early career=
Agayev began playing football during his school years under his father for local club named Bərəkət.[http://www.kamranaghayev.com/az/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1&Itemid=3&lang=az Kamran Aghayev: Həyatı] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100214031806/http://www.kamranaghayev.com/az/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1&Itemid=3&lang=az |date=14 February 2010 }} {{in lang|az}} At the young age of just 15, he debuted for Azerbaijani U-17, after he was spotted by one of national coaches. After his impressive performances for youth team, he joined Shafa Baku and won his first big trophy under Vagif Sadygov in 2001.
=Professional career=
In 2004, he was signed by PFC Turan Tovuz, serving two years in the club, then purchased by Khazar Lankaran. During the 2006–07 season, his performances proved to be instrumental, where club won Azerbaijan Premier League and Azerbaijan Cup. In his first season in the Azerbaijan Premier League, Agayev confirmed his performances, firmly ensuring a place in the starting lineup, his performances being praised by many football pundits. During 6 seasons spent at Khazar Lankaran, Agayev became national champion, two time national league runner-up, three time Azerbaijani Cup winner and CIS Cup champion. He was also the captain of Khazar Lankaran.
On 31 January 2014, Agayev signed an 18-month contract with Gabala FC.{{cite web|title=Kamran Agayev in Gabala|url=http://www.gabalafc.az/?mod=news&id=1132&lang=en|publisher=gabalafc.az/|access-date=31 January 2014}} A year later, on 1 February 2015, Agayev was released by Gabala.{{cite web|title=Qəbələ Kamran Ağayevlə yollarını ayırdı|url=http://www.gabalafc.az/?mod=news&id=1680&lang=az|website=gabalafc.az/|publisher=Gabala FK|access-date=1 February 2015|language=az|date=1 February 2015}} He later played for Kayserispor and Karşıyaka in Turkey and Inter Baku in Azerbaijani championship.
On 12 September 2016, Agayev signed with Primeira Liga side Boavista, until June 2017,{{cite web|title=Boavista contrata guarda-redes internacional azeri para lugar de Mika|url=http://www.maisfutebol.iol.pt/liga/transferencias/boavista-contrata-guarda-redes-internacional-azeri-para-lugar-de-mika|website=maisfutebol.iol.pt|publisher=Mais Futebol|access-date=4 October 2016|language=pt|date=12 September 2016}} making his debut on against Porto on 25 September 2016. His early days at the club were marked by some inconsistency, with both good and bad performances. He took some unfortunate goals, but did manage to pull off a few impressive exhibitions, securing important results for the team. He also quickly bonded with the Boavista fans, often staying in the pitch after the end of the match and taking time to thank the fans for their support.{{cite web|title=Aghayev atrasa saída do árbitro Luís Ferreira|url=http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/detalhe/aghayev-atrasa-saida-do-arbitro-luis-ferreira.html|website=record.pt|publisher=Record|access-date=2 January 2017|language=pt|date=31 October 2016}}
On 28 July 2017 Agayev signed a one-year contract with Czech First League side Mladá Boleslav.{{cite web|title=MLADÁ BOLESLAV ZÍSKALA ÁZERBAJDŽÁNSKÉHO REPREZENTAČNÍHO GÓLMANA|url=http://www.fkmb.cz/clanky.php?article=10091|website=fkmb.cz|publisher=FK Mladá Boleslav|access-date=22 October 2017|language=cs|date=28 July 2017|archive-date=23 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171023063142/http://www.fkmb.cz/clanky.php?article=10091|url-status=dead}} He made his Czech First League debut for Mladá Boleslav against Slavia Prague in Eden Arena on 27 August 2017.{{Cite web|title=SLAVIA PRAHA VS. MLADÁ BOLESLAV|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2017/08/27/czech-republic/czech-liga/sk-slavia-praha/fk-mlada-boleslav/2472356/|publisher=Soccerway|date=27 August 2017}}
On 17 January 2018, Keşla FK announced the signing of Agayev on a six-month contract.{{cite web|title=Keşlə FK-nın məlumatı|url=http://www.inter.az/main/news/686-ke-l-fk-n-n-m-lumat-34|website=inter.az|publisher=Keşla FK|access-date=17 January 2018|language=az|date=17 January 2018}}{{Dead link|date=March 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
On 25 August 2020, Agayev signed for Sabail FK on a contract until the end of the 2020–21 season.{{cite web|title=Kamran Agayev signed by Sailors|url=https://www.facebook.com/SabailFC/photos/a.1734378843477042/2710826475832269/|website=sabailfc.az|publisher=Sabail FK|date=25 August 2020|language=en}}
On 11 January 2022, Agayev announced his retirement from football.{{cite web |title=KAMRAN AĞAYEV FUTBOLÇU KARYERASINI BİTİRİB |url=https://www.sabailfc.az/2022/01/kamran-agayev-futbolcu-karyerasini-bitirib/ |website=sabailfc.az/ |publisher=Sabail FC |access-date=12 January 2022 |language=Azerbaijani |date=11 January 2022 |archive-date=12 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220112190257/https://www.sabailfc.az/2022/01/kamran-agayev-futbolcu-karyerasini-bitirib/ |url-status=dead }}
=International career=
Agayev has saved ten of the thirteen penalties he faced in matches for Azerbaijan, furthering his reputation as an excellent penalty stopper.[http://www.football-plus.az/view_post.php?id=1180 Kamran Ağayev haqda nə bilirik?] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090705034338/http://www.football-plus.az/view_post.php?id=1180 |date=5 July 2009}} {{in lang|az}}[http://ru.apasport.az/news.php?id=51509 Новый рекордсмен сборной Азербайджана: Камран Агаев] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110706131008/http://ru.apasport.az/news.php?id=51509 |date=6 July 2011}} {{in lang|ru}}
Career statistics
=Club=
{{updated|match played 4 December 2021}}{{cite web|title=K.Ağayev|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/kamran-agayev/40575/|website=soccerway.com|publisher=Soccerway|access-date=4 October 2016}}
=International=
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | ||
| colspan=3|Azerbaijan national team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Apps | Goals |
| 2008 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 |
| 2010 | 9 | 0 |
| 2011 | 9 | 0 |
| 2012 | 7 | 0 |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 8 | 0 |
| 2018 | 10 | 0 |
| Total||79||0 |
Statistics accurate as of match played 17 November 2018{{NFT player|id=23991|name=Kamran Ağayev|accessdate=4 October 2016}}
Honours
=Club=
- Azerbaijan Premier League
- Winner (1): 2006–07
- Azerbaijan Cup
- Winner (3): 2006–07, 2007–08, 2010–11
- CIS Cup
- Winner (1): 2008
- TFF First League
- Winner (1): 2014–15
; Keşla
- Azerbaijan Cup
- Winner (1): 2017–18
=Individual=
References
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External links
- {{NFT player|id=23991}}
- {{Official website|http://www.kamranaghayev.com/az/}}
- {{Soccerway|kamran-agayev/40575}}
- {{Webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070929095142/http://www.lankaranfc.com/team2/khazar.shtml |date=29 September 2007 |title=FK Khazar Lenkoran squad from their official website}}
{{Azerbaijani Footballer of the Year}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Agayev, Kamran}}
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