Ruslan Abdullayev
Azerbaijani football manager
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Ruslan Abdulla oğlu Abdullayev (Russian: Руслан Абдуллаев; 7 March 1944 - 31 January 2002) was an Azerbaijani football manager and footballer.
Full name
Ruslan Abdulla oğlu Abdullayev
Date of birth
7 March 1944
Place of birth
Azerbaijan
Date of death
31 January 2002 (aged 57)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ruslan Abdulla oğlu Abdullayev | ||
| Date of birth | 7 March 1944 | ||
| Place of birth | Azerbaijan | ||
| Date of death | 31 January 2002 (aged 57) | ||
| Place of death | Azerbaijan | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| Years | Team | ||
| 1982 | Araz-Naxçıvan | ||
| 1984 | Neftçi | ||
| 1985–1986 | Neftçi | ||
| 1990–1991 | Turan Tovuz | ||
| 1994–1995 | PFK Piešťany | ||
| 1997–1998 | Neftçi | ||
| 1998 | Kapaz | ||
| 1999–2000 | Erzurumspor | ||
Early life
Abdullayev was born in 1944 in Azerbaijan. He attended the Higher School of Coaches in Russia.[1]
Career
In 1998, Abullayev was appointed manager of Azerbaijani side Kapaz. He helped the club win the 1998–99 Azerbaijan Top League.
Style of play
Abdullayev mainly operated as a striker. He was described as "distinguished by his game discipline, focus on the goal, technique and dedication".[2]
Personal life
Abdullayev was married. He was the father of Azerbaijani football manager Elkhan Abdullayev.[3]