Ruslan Abdulla oğlu Abdullayev (Russian: Руслан Абдуллаев; 7 March 1944 - 30 January 2002) was an Azerbaijani football manager and footballer.

Ruslan Abullayev
Personal information
Full name Ruslan Abdulla oğlu Abdullayev
Date of birth (1944-03-07) 7 March 1944 (age 80)
Place of birth Azerbaijan
Date of death 30 January 2002(2002-01-30) (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

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Abdullayev was born in 1944 in Azerbaijan. He attended the Higher School of Coaches in Russia.[1]

Career

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In 1998, Abullayev was appointed manager of Azerbaijani side Kapaz. He helped the club win the league.

Style of play

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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

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Abdullayev was married. He was the father of Azerbaijani football manager Elkhan Abdullayev.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Жизнь, как полет мяча". echo.az.
  2. ^ "Нефтчи/Нефтяник (Баку): 5 лучших тренеров". sports.ru.
  3. ^ "Эльхан АБДУЛЛАЕВ: Любой свой успех в Нефтчи я посвящу Руслану Абдуллаеву". azerisport.com.