# Ruslan Abishov

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 a 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

    As of match played 24 February
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :
| Club | Season | League | League | League | National Cup | National Cup | Continental | Continental | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Neftchi Baku | 2006–07 | Azerbaijan Premier League | 7 | 0 | | | - | - | 7 | 0 |
| Neftchi Baku | 2007–08 | Azerbaijan Premier League | 12 | 0 | | | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Neftchi Baku | 2008–09 | Azerbaijan Premier League | 16 | 0 | | | 6 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Neftchi Baku | 2009–10 | Azerbaijan Premier League | 25 | 0 | | | - | - | 25 | 0 |
| Neftchi Baku | 2010–11 | Azerbaijan Premier League | 26 | 2 | 3 | 0 | - | - | 29 | 2 |
| Neftchi Baku | 2011–12 | Azerbaijan Premier League | 30 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 37 | 5 |
| Neftchi Baku | Total | Total | 116 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 132 | 7 |
| Khazar Lankaran | 2012–13 | Azerbaijan Premier League | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 22 | 2 |
| Rubin Kazan | 2012–13 | Russian Premier League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rubin Kazan | 2013–14 | Russian Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Rubin Kazan | Total | Total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Gabala (loan) | 2014–15 | Azerbaijan Premier League | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Gabala | 2014–15 | Azerbaijan Premier League | 14 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 3 |
| Gabala | 2015–16 | Azerbaijan Premier League | 17 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Gabala | Total | Total | 31 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 3 |
| Inter Baku | 2016–17 | Azerbaijan Premier League | 13 | 5 | 3 | 2 | – | – | 16 | 7 |
| Neftchi Baku | 2016–17 | Azerbaijan Premier League | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Neftchi Baku | 2017–18 | Azerbaijan Premier League | 27 | 5 | 3 | 0 | – | – | 30 | 5 |
| Neftchi Baku | 2018–19 | Azerbaijan Premier League | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Neftchi Baku | Total | Total | 39 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 44 | 6 |
| Sabah | 2019–20 | Azerbaijan Premier League | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 8 | 0 |
| Sabah | 2020–21 | Azerbaijan Premier League | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 5 | 0 |
| Sabah | Total | Total | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 13 | 0 |
| Zira | 2021–22 | Azerbaijan Premier League | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 2 | 0 |
| Zira | 2022–23 | Azerbaijan Premier League | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Zira | Total | Total | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 245 | 23 | 22 | 2 | 21 | 1 | 285 | 26 |

### International

Azerbaijan national team :
| Year | Apps | Goals |
| 2009 | 5 | 1 |
| 2010 | 7 | 0 |
| 2011 | 9 | 1 |
| 2012 | 9 | 1 |
| 2013 | 8 | 1 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 |
| Total | 56 | 4 |
Statistics accurate as of match played 9 June 2018

### International goals

| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
| 1. | 18 November 2009 | Tahnoun bin Mohammed, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates | Czech Republic | 2–0 | 2–0 | Friendly |
| 2. | 29 March 2011 | King Baudouin Stadium, Brussels, Belgium | Belgium | 1–1 | 4–1 | UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying |
| 3. | 7 September 2012 | Tofiq Bahramov Stadium, Baku, Azerbaijan | Israel | 1–1 | 1–1 | 2014 World Cup qualification |
| 4. | 7 June 2013 | Bakcell Arena, Baku, Azerbaijan | Luxembourg | 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