Ruslan Abishov ( Azerbaijani: Ruslan Ibrahim oğlu Abışov; born 10 October 1987) is an Azerbaijani former professional

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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

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, 2011–12 seasons in Neftchi, then he was transferred to Khazar Lankaran. On 26 February 2013 he signed a contract with

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On 24 June 2014, Abishov joined

side

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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, Abishov re-signed for Gabala follow complications to his registration at

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. Following the conclusion of the 2015–16 season, Abishov left Gabala having turned down a new contract with the club. On 29 June 2016, Abishov signed a one-year contract with

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. On 12 January 2017, Abıshov 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 Abishov from his contract by mutual consent. On 13 June 2019, Abishov signed a two-year contract with Sabah FC. On 26 June 2021,

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, announced the signing of Abishov.

International

Abıshov made his debut for

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on 5 September 2009 against

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in 2010 WC qualification. He scored his first goal on 18 November 2009 against

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in a

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. He finished his football career in 2023

Career statistics

Club

International

''Statistics accurate as of match played 9 June 2018''

International goals

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Honours

Club

; Neftchi Baku *

: (2)

, 2011–12

International

; Azerbaijan U23 *

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Individual

* The best midfielder of Azerbaijan (1): 2010 * The best defender of Azerbaijan (1): 2011 *

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(1): 2012

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Abishov, Ruslan 1987 births Living people Footballers from Baku Azerbaijani men's footballers 21st-century Azerbaijani sportsmen Azerbaijani expatriate men's footballers Azerbaijan men's international footballers Azerbaijan Premier League players Khazar Lankaran FK players FC Rubin Kazan players Gabala SC players Shamakhi FK players Sabah FC (Azerbaijan) players Azerbaijani expatriate sportspeople in Russia Expatriate men's footballers in Russia Russian Premier League players Men's association football defenders Neftçi PFK players Islamic Solidarity Games gold medalists for Azerbaijan