Ayaz Guliyev
Russian footballer
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Ayaz Bakhtiyarovich Guliyev (Russian: Аяз Бахтиярович Гулиев; Azerbaijani: Ayaz Bəxtiyar oğlu Quliyev; born 27 November 1996) is a Russian professional footballer who plays as defensive midfielder or central midfielder.
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Guliyev with Arsenal Tula in 2021 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ayaz Bakhtiyarovich Guliyev | ||
| Date of birth | 27 November 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | Moscow, Russia | ||
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2015 | Spartak Moscow | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2018 | Spartak-2 Moscow | 49 | (1) |
| 2017 | → Anzhi Makhachkala (loan) | 22 | (1) |
| 2018 | → Rostov (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2018 | Rostov | 14 | (1) |
| 2019–2021 | Spartak Moscow | 21 | (1) |
| 2021–2022 | Arsenal Tula | 24 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | Khimki | 19 | (0) |
| 2023–2026 | Sabah | 45 | (1) |
| 2026 | Arsenal Tula | 11 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2011–2012 | Russia U16 | 8 | (1) |
| 2012–2013 | Russia U17 | 19 | (4) |
| 2014 | Russia U18 | 4 | (3) |
| 2014–2015 | Russia U19 | 8 | (2) |
| 2015–2018 | Russia U21 | 22 | (3) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 16 May 2026 | |||
Club career
Spartak Moscow
He made his professional debut in the Russian Professional Football League for FC Spartak-2 Moscow on 9 April 2014 in a game against FC Tambov.[1]
Anzhi Makhachkala
On 20 February 2017, it was announced that Guliyev had joined Russian Premier League club Anzhi Makhachkala on loan.[2][3] He made his Russian Premier League debut for Anzhi against Spartak Moscow in Otkrytiye Arena on 12 March 2017.[4] Guliyev scored his first goal for Anzhi in the Russian Premier League match against Arsenal Tula in a 3–2 home victory on 22 October 2017.[5] His Anzhi loan was terminated on 7 January 2018.[6]
Rostov
On 10 January 2018, he joined FC Rostov on loan until 31 May 2018.[7] On 6 June 2018, he moved to Rostov on a permanent basis, signing a 4-year contract.[8] Guliyev scored his first goal for Rostov in the Russian Premier League match against Yenisey in a 4–0 home victory on 19 August 2018.[9]
Return to Spartak
On 9 January 2019, Spartak Moscow announced that they bought Guliyev back from Rostov and signed a long-term contract with him.[10] On 11 May 2021, his contract was terminated by mutual consent.[11]
Arsenal Tula
On 21 June 2021, he signed a two-year contract with Arsenal Tula.[12]
Khimki
On 8 July 2022, Guliyev joined Khimki on a two-season deal.[13]
Sabah
On 28 August 2023, Azerbaijan Premier League club Sabah announced the signing of Guliyev from Khimki on a three-year contract.[14]
Return to Arsenal Tula
On 26 January 2026, Guliyev returned to Arsenal Tula in the Russian First League.[15]
International career
Guliyev was born in Russia to an Azerbaijani father and Russian mother, and holds dual-citizenship.[16] He participated in the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup with Russia national under-17 football team.
Later Guliyev represented Russia national under-19 football team at the 2015 UEFA European Under-19 Championship, where Russia came in second place.
In an interview with Baku.ws in 2022, Guliyev described Azerbaijan as his "homeland" and said it would be an "honour" to represent the Azerbaijan national team.[17] On 24 February 2025, his request to switch international allegiance to Azerbaijan was approved by FIFA.[18] However, he was never capped for Azerbaijan.
On 5 March 2026, Guliyev's request to switch international allegiance back to Russia was approved by FIFA.[18]
Personal life
Guliyev was born in Moscow, Russia, to a father from Azerbaijan,[19] Bakhtiyar Guliyev, and a Russian mother.
Career statistics
- As of 16 May 2026
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Spartak-2 Moscow | 2013–14 | Russian Second League | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 2 | 0 | |||
| 2014–15 | Russian Second League | 7 | 0 | — | — | — | 7 | 0 | ||||
| 2015–16 | Russian First League | 23 | 1 | — | — | 3[a] | 1 | 26 | 2 | |||
| 2016–17 | Russian First League | 17 | 0 | — | — | 1[a] | 0 | 18 | 0 | |||
| Total | 49 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 53 | 2 | ||
| Anzhi Makhachkala (loan) | 2016–17 | Russian Premier League | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 12 | 0 | ||
| 2017–18 | Russian Premier League | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 11 | 1 | |||
| Total | 22 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 1 | ||
| Rostov (loan) | 2017–18 | Russian Premier League | 6 | 0 | — | — | — | 6 | 0 | |||
| Rostov | 2018–19 | Russian Premier League | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 15 | 1 | ||
| Spartak Moscow | 2018–19 | Russian Premier League | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 11 | 1 | ||
| 2019–20 | Russian Premier League | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4[b] | 0 | — | 15 | 0 | ||
| 2020–21 | Russian Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total | 21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 1 | ||
| Arsenal Tula | 2021–22 | Russian Premier League | 24 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 26 | 0 | ||
| Khimki | 2022–23 | Russian Premier League | 19 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 21 | 0 | ||
| Sabah | 2023–24 | Azerbaijan Premier League | 24 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 25 | 1 | ||
| 2024–25 | Azerbaijan Premier League | 12 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2[c] | 0 | — | 17 | 0 | ||
| 2025–26 | Azerbaijan Premier League | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[c] | 0 | — | 12 | 0 | ||
| Total | 45 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 1 | ||
| Arsenal Tula | 2025–26 | Russian First League | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 12 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 211 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 236 | 6 | ||
- Appearances in the UEFA Europa League
- Appearances in the UEFA Conference League
Honours
Sabah