Rashad Abdullayev (; born 1 October 1981) is a retired Azerbaijani footballer who played as a midfielder. Career Gabala In May 2012, Abdullayev signed a one-year contract with Gabala. Abdullayev made his debut for Gabala on 4 August 2012 in a 1–1 draw away to Simurq. After scoring 5 goals in 28 appearances during his season at Gabala, his contract was not renewed and he left the club. FK Baku Shortley after his contract expired with Gabala, Abdullayev signed a one-year contract, worth in the region of $300,000, with FK Baku. On 23 July 2013, before Abdullayev had made a competitive appearance for the club, Abdullayev left FK Baku and joined city rivals Ravan Baku on loan. AZAL On 11 January 2014, Abdullayev cut short his loan with Ravan Baku, to move from Baku to AZAL on an 18-month contract. Zira After Abdullayev's contract with AZAL expired, he signed a one-year contract with newly promoted Zira FK. Zira announced on 23 May that Abdullayev had left the club at the end of his contract. Career statistics Club International Honours Club Khazar Lankaran Azerbaijan Cup: 2007–08 Neftchi Baku Azerbaijan Premier League: 2010–11, 2011–12 References External links 1981 births Living people Azerbaijani footballers Association football midfielders Footballers from Baku Khazar Lankaran FK players Gabala FC players FC Baku players Ravan Baku FC players AZAL PFK players Zira FK players Azerbaijan Premier League players Neftçi PFK players Azerbaijan international footballers