Ilgar Gurbanov (; born 25 April 1986) is an Azerbaijani former professional footballer who played as a full-back and midfielder.
Club career Gurbanov started his career with Fenerbahçe PAF in 2000. In 2006, he transferred to Khazar Lankaran in his native country. On 7 August 2007, he signed a three-year contract with Sivasspor with his contract set to expire on 30 May 2010. From 2010 Gurbanov played for the Turkish second division club Mersin İdmanyurdu.
On 31 May 2017, Gabala FK announced the signing of Gurbanov on a two-year contract.
On 20 August 2019, Gurbanov signed a one-year contract with Sumgayit FK.
International career When he was playing for Fenerbahçe PAF, he started to play for Turkey national youth teams. His debut for Turkey U15 against Greece was on 17 June 2001. He played 7 times for Turkey U15, 2 times for Turkey U16 and 4 times for Turkey U17 team.
He called for Azerbaijan and chose to play for them. On 28 April 2004 he debuted with Azerbaijan senior team against Kazakhstan. Gurbanov also holds a Turkish passport.
Career statistics
Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsKhazar Lankaran2004–05Azerbaijan Top League152 ––1522005–06211 20–2142006–07203 ––203Total566 2000586Sivasspor2007–08Süper Lig11110––1212008–09000010–10Total111101000131Boluspor (loan)2008–09TFF First League19300––193Olimpik Baku2009–10Azerbaijan Premier League23231––263Mersin İdmanyurdu2010–11TFF First League7011––81Qarabağ2010–11Azerbaijan Premier League310000–312011–122212030–2742012–1322130––2542013–141501000–1602014–151224070–2322015–161804060–2802016–171613020–211Total1086170180001436Gabala2017–18Azerbaijan Premier League1105041–2012018–191701020–200Total280606100401Sumgayit2019–20Azerbaijan Premier League2010––30Career total254182922710031021
International Azerbaijan national teamYearAppsGoals200491200530200670200770200830Total291 Statistics accurate as of match played 4 June 2008
Scores and results list Azerbaijan's goal tally first. # Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1 28 May 2004 Tofiq Bahramov Stadium, Baku, Azerbaijan 1–0 3–1 Friendly
Honours Khazar Lankaran Azerbaijan Premier League: 2006–07
Qarabağ Azerbaijan Premier League: 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17 Azerbaijan Cup: 2014–15, 2015–16
Gabala Azerbaijan Cup: 2018–19
References
External links
Profile on official club website Video about career of Ilgar Gurbanov