Ruslan Abishov
Introduction '''Ruslan Abishov''' (Azerbaijani: Ruslan Ibrahim oğlu Abışov; born 10 October 1987) is an Azerbaijani former professional footballer who played as a defender.
Career ===Club===Abishov can be considered as product of the Neftchi Baku youth system. He has spent most of his career in Neftchi. He became the winner of Azerbaijan Premier League in 2010–11, 2011–12 seasons in Neftchi, then he was transferred to Khazar Lankaran. On 26 February 2013 he signed a contract with Rubin Kazan for 2.5 years.On 24 June 2014, Abishov joined Azerbaijan Premier League side Gabala FK on a six-month loan deal, before signing a six-month contract with the club in following the completion of the loan deal.On 14 September 2015, Abishov re-signed for Gabala follow complications to his registration at Khazar Lankaran. Following the conclusion of the 2015–16 season, Abishov left Gabala having turned down a new contract with the club.On 29 June 2016, Abishov signed a one-year contract with Inter Baku. On 12 January 2017, Abıshov signed a six-month contract with Neftchi Baku. Abishov extended his contract in summer of 2017 and captained the team during the 2017–18 season when Neftchi claimed bronze medals in the season, highest league result since 2013.On 10 June 2019, Neftchi released Abishov from his contract by mutual consent.On 13 June 2019, Abishov signed a two-year contract with Sabah FC.On 26 June 2021, Zira FK, announced the signing of Abishov.===International===Abıshov made his debut for Azerbaijan on 5 September 2009 against Finland in 2010 WC qualification. He scored his first goal on 18 November 2009 against Czech in a friendly match.He finished his football career in 2023
Career statistics ===Club===Ruslan Abishov as champion and gold medalist of 2017 Islamic Solidarity GamesRuslan Abishov as champion and gold medalist of 2017 Islamic Solidarity GamesRuslan Abishov as The Best Defender of 2010–11 Azerbaijan Premier League+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupContinentalTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsNeftchi Baku2006–07Azerbaijan Premier League70  702007–08120  001202008–09160  602202009–10250  2502010–11262302922011–123055020375Total116780801327Khazar Lankaran2012–13Azerbaijan Premier League1711041222Rubin Kazan2012–13Russian Premier League100000102013–1400005050Total10005060Gabala (loan)2014–15Azerbaijan Premier League1311020161Gabala2014–15Azerbaijan Premier League14320001632015–161702000190Total3134000353Inter Baku2016–17Azerbaijan Premier League13532–167Neftchi Baku2016–17Azerbaijan Premier League900000902017–1827530–3052018–1931002051Total3963020446Sabah2019–20Azerbaijan Premier League8000–802020–215000–50Total13000130Zira2021–22Azerbaijan Premier League1010–202022–2310100020Total20200040Career total2452322221128526===International===Azerbaijan national teamYearAppsGoals200951201070201191201291201381201460201520201630201710201860Total564''Statistics accurate as of match played 9 June 2018''===International goals=== 1.18 November 2009  Tahnoun bin Mohammed, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates    '''2'''–0  2–0  Friendly 2.29 March 2011  King Baudouin Stadium, Brussels, Belgium    1–'''1'''  4–1  UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying 3.7 September 2012  Tofiq Bahramov Stadium, Baku, Azerbaijan    '''1'''–1  1–1  2014 World Cup qualification 4.7 June 2013  Bakcell Arena, Baku, Azerbaijan    '''1'''–0  1–1  2014 World Cup qualification''Correct as of 7 October 2015''
Honours ===Club===; Neftchi Baku*Azerbaijan Premier League: (2) 2010–11, 2011–12===International===;Azerbaijan U23* Islamic Solidarity Games: (1) 2017===Individual===*The best midfielder of Azerbaijan (1): 2010*The best defender of Azerbaijan  (1): 2011*Azerbaijani Footballer of the Year (1): 2012
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