Araz Abdullayev

Club

Early years

Born in Baku, Abdullayev played for Neftchi Baku's youth team from January 2007 to December 2008. He made his first team debut for Neftchi on 5 October 2008. In November 2011, Neftchi Baku celebrated its 1000th goal, which is scored by Araz Abdullayev.

Everton

English Premier League club Everton agreed a deal on 4 July 2010 that gave them first option to sign Abdullayev over the next two years if a work permit could be attained. On 21 September, it was announced that he will start on an initial three-year contract, with the option for two more seasons, when the transfer window opens in January 2011. On 7 January 2011, it was announced that Everton signed long-term contract with Abdullayev subject to him being granted a work permit, even though the length of contract was not revealed and allowed him to play for the Neftchi until Azerbaijan Premier League's end. He returned to Everton for their 2011–12 Premier League campaign and featured in Everton Reserves first friendly of the season against Freiburg in the 2011 Lev Yashin Cup.

Loan to Panionios

On 27 December 2011, Abdullayev joined Panionios on a season-long loan. He debuted in friendly match on 30 December 2011, against Koropi, Abdullayev played 61 minutes in the starting lineup, Panionios won 3–2. Abdullayev made his Super League Greece debut for Panionios in a 2–0 home victory against Asteras Tripolis on 3 January 2012.

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Club

As of match played 12 May 2018

International

Statistics accurate as of match played 8 September 2020

International goals

Scores and results list Azerbaijan's goal tally first.

Neftchi Baku

Azerbaijan Premier League: 2010–11, 2012–13 Azerbaijan Cup: 2012–13, 2013–14 Qarabağ

Azerbaijan Premier League: 2018–19, 2019–20