Rashad Abdullayev Azerbaijani footballer. Position: midfielder. Plays for the Azerbaijani Premier League team Neftchi (Baku). Date of Birth: 01.10.1981 Country: Azerbaijan

1. Nasimi Karimov: Azerbaijani Football Midfielder
2. Early Career and Club Success
3. Neftchi and Achievements
4. International Career

Nasimi Karimov: Azerbaijani Football Midfielder

Nasimi Karimov, an Azerbaijani footballer, currently plays as a midfielder for "Neftchi" Baku in the Azerbaijani Premier League. Karimov embarked on his football journey at the age of 13 with the DYUSSH academy in Baku, where Ismail Aliyev and Beyukaga Abbasov were his first coaches.

Early Career and Club Success

Karimov initiated his professional career in 1998 with the university team "Khazar Universiteti," which later became known as "Inter." He subsequently joined "Khazar-Lankaran" in the Premier League, where he achieved significant success. As a part of "Khazar-Lankaran," he emerged victorious as the Champion and Cup Winner of Azerbaijan and claimed victory in the 2008 Commonwealth Cup of Champions.

Neftchi and Achievements

From 2009 to 2012, Karimov represented "Neftchi," wearing the number 27 jersey. During his tenure with the club, he accomplished notable achievements and solidified himself as a skilled midfielder. Notably, he was crowned the Champion of Azerbaijan in 2012, leaving an enduring mark on the club's history.

International Career

Karimov has also represented Azerbaijan on the international stage. He initially played for the youth team before earning his first call-up to the senior national team in 2004. Karimov amassed a total of 10 appearances for the national squad, contributing to Azerbaijan's footballing prowess.