Ruslan Abishov
{{Short description|Azerbaijani footballer (born 1987)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2020}}
{{Infobox football biography
|name = Ruslan Abishov
|fullname = Ruslan Ibrahim oglu Abishov
|image = Ruslan Abishov2.jpg
|caption = The best midfielder of Azerbaijan 2011
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1987|10|10}}
| birth_place = Baku, Azerbaijan SSR, Soviet Union
|height = {{height|m=1.87}}
|position = Centre back / Defensive midfielder
|currentclub =
|clubnumber =
|youthyears1 = 2003–2006
|youthclubs1 = Neftchi Baku
|years1 = 2006–2012
|years2 = 2012–2013
|years3 = 2013–2015
|years4 = 2014
|years5 = 2015–2016
|years6 = 2016–2017
|years7 = 2017–2019
|years8 = 2019–2021
|years9 = 2021–2023
|clubs1 = Neftchi Baku
|clubs2 = Khazar Lankaran
|clubs3 = Rubin Kazan
|clubs4 = → Gabala (loan)
|clubs5 = Gabala
|clubs6 = Inter Baku
|clubs7 = Neftchi Baku
|clubs8 = Sabah
|clubs9 = Zira
|caps1 = 116
|goals1 = 8
|caps2 = 17
|goals2 = 1
|caps3 = 1
|goals3 = 0
|caps4 = 13
|goals4 = 1
|caps5 = 31
|goals5 = 5
|caps6 = 13
|goals6 = 5
|caps7 = 39
|goals7 = 6
|caps8 = 13
|goals8 = 0
|caps9 = 2
|goals9 = 0
|nationalyears1 = 2005–2007
|nationalteam1 = Azerbaijan U19
|nationalcaps1 = 3
|nationalgoals1 = 0
|nationalyears2 = 2007–2009
|nationalteam2 = Azerbaijan U21
|nationalcaps2 = 8
|nationalgoals2 = 1
|nationalyears3 = 2017
|nationalteam3 = Azerbaijan U23
| nationalcaps3 = 5
| nationalgoals3 = 1
|nationalyears4 = 2009–2018
|nationalteam4 = Azerbaijan
|nationalcaps4 = 59
|nationalgoals4 = 4
|pcupdate =
|ntupdate =
| medaltemplates = {{MedalSport|Men's football}}
{{MedalCountry|{{fba|AZE}}}}
{{MedalCompetition|Islamic Solidarity Games}}
{{Medal|Winner|2017 Azerbaijan|}}
}}
Ruslan Abishov (Azerbaijani: Ruslan Ibrahim oğlu Abışov; born 10 October 1987) is an Azerbaijani former professional footballer who played as a defender.
Career
=Club=
Abishov can be considered a 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.{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20131017091129/http://lankaranfc.com/az/2009-09-01_105/actual-news/ruslan-abishov-joined-khazar-lankaran.html Xəzər Lənkəran — Ruslan Abışov "Xəzər Lənkəran"da]}} On 26 February 2013 he signed a contract with Rubin Kazan for 2.5 years.[http://rubin-kazan.ru/news/club/4260.html Руслан Абышов стал игроком «Рубина»] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130301020026/http://rubin-kazan.ru/news/club/4260.html |date=1 March 2013 }}
On 24 June 2014, Abishov joined Azerbaijan Premier League side Gabala FK on a six-month loan deal,{{cite web|title=Ruslan Abışov "Qəbələ"də|url=http://www.gabalafc.az/?mod=news&id=1376&lang=az|website=www.gabalafc.az|publisher=Gabala FK|access-date=24 June 2014|language=az}} before signing a six-month contract with the club in following the completion of the loan deal.{{cite web|script-title=ru:Руслан Абышов – на полгода в Габале|url=http://www.azerisport.com/articles.php?item_id=20150203112524734&sec_id=2|website=www.azerisport.com/|publisher=Azerisport|access-date=3 February 2015|language=ru|date=3 February 2015}}
On 14 September 2015, Abishov re-signed for Gabala follow complications to his registration at Khazar Lankaran.{{cite web|title=Qəbələ Ruslan Abışovu da rənglərinə bağladı|url=http://www.gabalafc.az/?mod=news&id=2104&lang=az|website=www.gabalafc.az/|publisher=Gabala FC|access-date=14 September 2015|language=az|date=14 September 2015}} Following the conclusion of the 2015–16 season, Abishov left Gabala having turned down a new contract with the club.{{cite web|script-title=ru:Руслан Абышов ушел из Габалы|url=http://www.azerifootball.com/ru/13/news/32053.html|website=azerifootball.com|publisher=Azeri Football|access-date=27 May 2016|language=ru|date=26 May 2016}}
On 29 June 2016, Abishov signed a one-year contract with Inter Baku.{{cite web|script-title=ru:Интер подписал Абышова|url=http://azerisport.com/football/20160629131641731.html|website=azerispor.az|publisher=Azerisport|language=ru|date=30 June 2016}} On 12 January 2017, Abıshov signed a six-month contract with Neftchi Baku.{{cite web|title=Neftçi milli komandanın üzvü ilə müqavilə bağladı|url=http://neftchipfk.com/az/allnews/906/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170113115057/http://neftchipfk.com/az/allnews/906/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=13 January 2017|website=neftchipfk.com|publisher=Neftchi Baku|access-date=12 January 2017|language=az|date=12 January 2017}} 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 Abishov from his contract by mutual consent.{{cite web |title=Neftçi PFK Terminated Abishov's Contract|url=http://neftchipfk.com/en/allnews/2719|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200912170422/http://neftchipfk.com/en/allnews/2719|url-status=usurped|archive-date=12 September 2020|website=neftchipfk.com/ |publisher=Neftçi PFK |language=en |date=10 June 2019}}
On 13 June 2019, Abishov signed a two-year contract with Sabah FC.{{cite web|title=RUSLAN ABIŞOV "SABAH"DA!|url=https://sabahfc.az/2019/06/13/ruslan-abisov-sabahda/|website=sabahfc.az|publisher=Sabah FK|access-date=13 June 2019|language=az|date=13 June 2019}}
On 26 June 2021, Zira FK, announced the signing of Abishov.{{cite web |title="Zirə" yeni futbolçu ilə anlaşıb. |url=http://www.fczire.az/index.php?options=news-view&id=895 |website=fczire.az/ |publisher=Zira FK |access-date=27 June 2021 |language=Azerbaijani |date=26 June 2021}}
=International=
Abıshov made his debut for Azerbaijan on 5 September 2009 against Finland in 2010 WC qualification.[http://eu-football.info/_player.php?id=25917 Match report] He scored his first goal on 18 November 2009 against Czech in a friendly match.
He finished his football career in 2023
Career statistics
=Club=
{{updated|match played 24 February}}{{soccerway|ruslan-abushev/35778}}
=International=
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | ||
| colspan=3|Azerbaijan national team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Apps | Goals |
| 2009 | 5 | 1 |
| 2010 | 7 | 0 |
| 2011 | 9 | 1 |
| 2012 | 9 | 1 |
| 2013 | 8 | 1 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 |
| Total||56||4 |
Statistics accurate as of match played 9 June 2018{{NFT player|id=33282|name=Ruslan Abışov |accessdate=20 October 2015}}
=International goals=
{{International goals header}}
|-
| 1. || 18 November 2009 || Tahnoun bin Mohammed, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates || {{fb|CZE}} || 2–0 || 2–0 || Friendly||
|-
| 2. || 29 March 2011 || King Baudouin Stadium, Brussels, Belgium || {{fb|BEL}} || 1–1 || 4–1 || UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying||
|-
| 3. || 7 September 2012 || Tofiq Bahramov Stadium, Baku, Azerbaijan || {{fb|ISR}} || 1–1 || 1–1 || 2014 World Cup qualification||
|-
| 4. || 7 June 2013 || Bakcell Arena, Baku, Azerbaijan || {{fb|LUX}} || 1–0 || 1–1 || 2014 World Cup qualification||
|-
| colspan="8"|Correct as of 7 October 2015[http://eu-football.info/_player.php?id=25917 Football PLAYER: Ruslan Abışov]
|-
|}
Honours
=Club=
; Neftchi Baku
=International=
=Individual=
- The best midfielder of Azerbaijan (1): 2010
- The best defender of Azerbaijan (1): 2011
- Azerbaijani Footballer of the Year (1): 2012
References
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External links
- {{NFT player|id=33282}}
{{Azerbaijani Footballer of the Year}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Abishov, Ruslan}}
Category:Footballers from Baku
Category:Azerbaijani men's footballers
Category:21st-century Azerbaijani sportsmen
Category:Azerbaijani expatriate men's footballers
Category:Azerbaijan men's international footballers
Category:Azerbaijan Premier League players
Category:Khazar Lankaran FK players
Category:FC Rubin Kazan players
Category:Sabah FC (Azerbaijan) players
Category:Azerbaijani expatriate sportspeople in Russia
Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Russia
Category:Russian Premier League players
Category:Men's association football defenders
Category:Islamic Solidarity Games gold medalists for Azerbaijan