List of foreign Azerbaijan Premier League players

This is a list of foreign players in the Azerbaijan Premier League, which commenced play in 1992. The following players must meet both of the following two criteria: Have played at least one Premier League game. Players who were signed by Premier League clubs, but only played in lower league, cup and/or European games, or did not play in any competitive games at all, are not included. Are considered foreign, i.e., outside Azerbaijan, determined by the following: A player is considered foreign if he is not eligible to play for the national team of Azerbaijan. More specifically, If a player has been capped on international level, the national team is used; if he has been capped by more than one country, the highest level (or the most recent) team is used. If a player has not been capped on international level, his country of birth is used, except those who were born abroad from Azerbaijan.

In bold: Current foreign Azerbaijan Premier League players and their present team.

Naturalized players Richard Almeida – Qarabağ (2012–2018, 2019, 2021–2025), Zira (2020–2021) Andrezinho – Baku (2004–08), Karvan (2009) Fábio – Mil-Muğan (2005–06), Olimpik Baku (2006–08), Baku (2008–12) Leandro Gomes – Baku (2004–08), Olimpik Baku (2008–09), Karvan (2009) Marcos – Karvan (2005–10), Neftçi (2007) Ernani Pereira – Karvan (2005–10) Filip Ozobić – Gabala (2016–2018), Qarabağ (2018–2023), Neftçi (2023–2025), Turan Tovuz (2025-2026) Badri Kvaratskhelia – Kapaz (1997–98), Shamkir (1998–2005) Pardis Fardjad-Azad – Sumgayit (2012–16), Keşla (2016–2018), Zira (2018–19) Cihan Özkara – Simurq (2015) Ali Ghorbani – Sumgayit (2020–2022) Hojjat Haghverdi – Sumgayit (2021-2022), Neftçi (2023-2025) Ali Babayev – Sumgayit (2018–2019) Nduka Usim – AZAL (2004–13), Simurq (2014) Azer Aliyev – Neftçi (2022–2025) Aleksey Isayev – Sumgayit (2018–2020), Sabah (2020–2024), Qarabağ (2024–) Mehdi Jannatov – Sumgayit (2017–2021, 2023–), Zira (2021–2023) Abdulakh Khaybulayev – Sabah (2021–) Sergei Sokolov – Kapaz (2005), Qarabağ (2006), Simurq (2008–10), Gabala (2010–12) Aykhan Guseynov – Turan Tovuz (2022–2026), Zira (2026–) Branimir Subašić – Neftçi (2005–08), Gabala (2010–11), Khazar Lankaran (2011–13), Qarabağ (2013) Magomed Kurbanov – Sumgayit (2014–17), Neftçi (2015–16), Kapaz (2017) Pavlo Pashayev – Gabala (2015) Vladimir Poşexontsev – Neftçi (1998–2000) Aleksey Stukas – Neftçi (1998–2000)

UEFA Albania Ervin Bulku – AZAL (2011–2012) Eleandro Pema – AZAL (2010–2011) Suad Liçi – Baku (2005–2006) Isnik Alimi – Gabala (2021–2023) Jurgen Goxha – Gabala (2020–2021), Sabail (2021–2022) Sabien Lilaj – Gabala (2018–2019) Emiljano Vila – Inter Baku (2015) Redon Mihana – Kapaz (2024) Elvin Beqiri – Khazar Lankaran (2010–2012) Bruno Telushi – Neftçi (2020–2021) Ansi Agolli – Qarabağ (2010–2011, 2012–2019) Admir Teli – Qarabağ (2009–2015) Redon Xhixha – Qarabağ (2023–2025) Amir Bilali – Sabail (2024–2025) Belajdi Pusi – Turan Tovuz (2023–2024), Shamakhi (2024) Gerhard Progni – Zira (2016–2017)

Belarus Gennadi Bliznyuk – AZAL (2011) Artsyom Vaskow – Olimpik-Shuvalan (2009) Mikhail Sivakow – Gabala (2015) Andrey Sinenko – Imishli (2025–2026) Valyantsin Byalkevich – Inter Baku (2008–09) Mihail Makowski – Inter Baku (2004–06) Uladzimir Makowski – Inter Baku (2004–06) Andrey Milewski – Inter Baku (2004) Vitaly Varivonchik – Inter Baku (2004–05) Yegor Khvalko – Kapaz (2022–2025) Vladislav Vasilyuchek – Kapaz (2022–2023) Alyaksandr Martseshkin – Khazar Lankaran (2004–06) Igor Kovalevich – Khazar Lankaran (2004) Andrey Lobanov – Khazar Lankaran (2004) Dmitri Koltoviç – Khazar Lankaran (2004) Syarhey Pawlyukovich – Khazar Lankaran (2007) Yegor Bogomolsky – Neftçi (2022–2025), Zira (2025–) Dmitri Parkhachev – Olimpik Baku (2007–08), Kapaz (2011–12) Vital Lyadzyanyow – MKT Araz (2007) Andrey Sherakow – Simurq (2009) Viktor Tulyantsev – Qarabağ (2004) Boris Karasyov – MKT Araz (2004–05) Dmitri Tulintsev – Qarabağ (2003–04)

Belgium Ismail Azzaoui – Araz-Naxçıvan (2023–2024) Emile Mpenza – Neftçi (2010–12) Jonathan Benteke – Shamakhi (2024) Benjamin Lambot – Simurq (2014–15) Taner Taktak - Sumgayit (2012–13) Loris Brogno – Zira (2021–2023)

Bosnia and Herzegovina Semir Bukvic – Araz-Naxçıvan (2023–2024) Numan Kurdić – Araz-Naxçıvan (2023–2024) Mićo Kuzmanović – Araz-Naxçıvan (2023–2025) Nedo Turković – AZAL (2014) Saša Kajkut – Baku (2010–11) Tomislav Stanić – Inter Baku (2006–07), Gänclärbirliyi Sumqayit (2007–08) Ermin Zec – Gabala (2015–16) Milija Žižić – Gabala (2008–09) Predrag Bogosavljević – Göyazan Qazakh (2004–05) Njegoš Matić – Göyazan Qazakh (2004–05) Eldin Adilović – Mughan (2009–10) Adis Ćulov – Mughan (2009) Irfan Fejzić – Mughan (2010–11) Ekrem Hodžić – Mughan (2009–11), Ravan Baku (2011–13) Edis Kurtanović – Mughan (2009–10), Kapaz (2010–11) Amer Jugo – Mughan (2010–11) Ilija Prodanović – Mughan (2010) Irfan Rastoder – Mughan (2011) Kenan Pirić – Neftçi (2025–) Tomislav Višević – Neftçi (2004–05), Olimpik Baku (2005) Semjon Milošević – Olimpik Baku (2005) Asmir Begović – Qarabağ (2019) Nidal Ferhatović – Qarabağ (2007–09) Ibrahim Šehić – Qarabağ (2013–2018) Sedat Şahin – Qarabağ (2008–09) Bojan Marković – Ravan Baku (2014) Mario Marina – Sabah (2020–2021) Bojan Letić – Sabah (2022–2026), Araz-Naxçıvan (2026–) Adi Mehremić – Sabail (2023–2024) Mario Božić – Simurq (2012–13) Nenad Kiso – Simurq (2013) Dilaver Zrnanović – Simurq (2012–14) Almir Aganspahić – Sumgayit (2022) Slaviša Radović – Sumgayit (2024) Dalibor Dragić – Turan Tovuz (2006)

Bulgaria Tomi Kostadinov – AZAL (2014) Martin Petkov – Turan Tovuz (2023-2024) Enyo Krastovchev – AZAL (2010–11), Inter Baku (2011–12) Stanislav Bachev – Baku (2007–09) Radomir Todorov – Khazar Lankaran (2007–10, 2012–13), Baku (2011) Aleksandar Tomash – Baku (2008–09) Asen Nikolov – Baku (2007–08), Gabala (2008) Velichko Velichkov – Gabala (2010–11) Daniel Genov – Inter Baku (2010–13), Simurq (2011–12) Svilen Simeonov – Inter Baku (2007–09) Georgi Vladimirov – Inter Baku (2007–08) Zhivko Zhelev – Inter Baku (2010), Simurq (2011) Petar Zlatinov – Inter Baku (2008–13) Kostadin Dzhambazov – Khazar Lankaran (2007–09) Galin Ivanov – Khazar Lankaran (2014) Martin Stankov – Khazar Lankaran (2004–07) Ivan Tsvetkov – Khazar Lankaran (2008–10) Ahmed Ahmedov – Neftçi (2021) Marcho Dafchev – Neftçi (2008–09) Svetoslav Petrov – Neftçi (2006–09) Ivan Karamanov – Qarabağ (2004–05) Simeon Slavchev – Qarabağ (2018–2019) Emil Martinov – Sabail (2018–2019, 2022–2023) Nikolay Valev – Simurq (2009–10), Mughan (2010) Martin Kerchev – Turan Tovuz (2011) Boris Kondev – Turan Tovuz (2011) Kiril Nikolov – Turan Tovuz (2005)

Croatia Luka Dumančić – Araz-Naxçıvan (2026–) Duje Baković – Baku (2012) Marko Šarlija – Baku (2008–12) Ernad Skulić – Baku (2008–12) Aleksandar Šolić – Baku (2009–14) Petar Franjić – Gabala (2016–17) Vinko Međimorec – Gabala (2020–2021) Ivica Žunić – Gabala (2019–2020) Matija Špičić – Inter Baku (2013–15) Mario Mustapic – Kapaz (2023) Robert Alviž – Khazar Lankaran (2012–13) Marin Oršulić – Khazar Lankaran (2013) Vjekoslav Tomić – Khazar Lankaran (2014–15) Ivan Radoš – Kapaz (2012–13) Slavko Bralić – Neftçi (2018–2019) Ivan Brkić – Neftçi (2022–2024) Darko Čordaš – Neftçi (2005–06) Dario Melnjak – Neftçi (2016) Mateo Mužek – Neftçi (2017–2018) Goran Paracki – Neftçi (2018–2019) Krševan Santini – Neftçi (2016) Domagoj Kosić – Olimpik Baku (2005) Boško Peraica – Olimpik Baku (2005) Miro Varvodić – Qarabağ (2012–2013) Fabijan Buntić – Qarabağ (2024–2026) Ivan Lepinjica – Sabah (2024–) Špiro Peričić – Sabah (2021–2022) Adnan Hodžić – Simurq (2010–11) Stjepan Poljak – Simurq (2012–15), Inter Baku (2015) Tomislav Bušić – Simurq (2012–13) Zdravko Popović – Simurq (2012–13) Ivan Grabovac – Turan Tovuz (2012) Anton Rukavina – Turan Tovuz (2012–13) Ante Zurak – Turan Tovuz (2012)

Cyprus Giorgos Pelagias – Baku – (2013–2015)

Czech Republic Bronislav Červenka – Inter Baku (2007–2012) Lubomír Kubica – Inter Baku (2009–2010) Pavel Dreksa – Neftçi (2017) Zdeněk Folprecht – Neftçi (2017) Ivo Táborský – Inter Baku (2014) Tomas Ineman – Khazar Lankaran (2009–2011) Lukáš Třešňák – Simurq (2014)

England Terry Cooke – Gabala (2010–2011) Josh Ginnelly – Turan Tovuz (2026)

Estonia Sergei Zenjov – Gabala (2015–2017) Tihhon Šišov – Khazar Lankaran (2010–2011) Dmitri Kruglov – Neftçi (2008, 2008–2010), Inter Baku (2010–2011), Ravan Baku (2014) Taavi Rähn – Neftçi (2009–2010) Andrei Stepanov – Neftçi (2009–2010) Vladimir Voskoboinikov – Neftçi (2010) Artur Kotenko – Ravan Baku (2011) Erik Sorga – Sumgayit (2023–2024)

France Charles Boli – Araz-Naxçıvan (2025–) Axel Ngando – Araz-Naxçıvan (2023–2024) Ender Günlü – Olimpik-Shuvalan (2009–2010), Turan Tovuz (2012–2013) Franck Madou – AZAL (2017) Stéphane Borbiconi – Baku (2010–2011) Bilel Aouacheria – Gabala (2023–2024) Bagaliy Dabo – Gabala (2016–2018), Neftçi (2018–2020) Abdelrafik Gérard – Gabala (2020) Steeven Joseph-Monrose – Gabala (2017–2019), Neftçi (2019–2021) Yannick Kamanan – Gabala (2012–2014) Ibrahim Sangaré – Gabala (2025–2026) Sambou Sissoko – Gabala (2026) Yohan Bocognano – Inter Baku (2014–2015) L'Imam Seydi – Inter Baku (2015) Salif Cissé – Kapaz (2023) Romain Basque – Neftçi (2021) Imad Faraj – Neftçi (2025–2026) Adama Diakhaby – Qarabağ (2023–2024) Jaly Mouaddib – Qarabağ (2026–) Abdellah Zoubir – Qarabağ (2018–2026) Zinédine Ould Khaled – Sabah (2025–) Younes Lachaab – Sabah (2026–) Aaron Malouda – Sabah (2025–2026) Sylvain Deslandes – Sabail (2023–2024) Brahim Konaté – Shamakhi (2024–2025), Zira (2025–2026) Rayan Senhadji – Sumgayit (2025–2026) Steeve Beusnard – Turan Tovuz (2026-) Dylan Duventru – Zira (2018–2019) Iron Gomis – Zira (2024–2026) Hamidou Keyta – Zira (2022–2023), Qarabağ (2023–2024), Araz-Naxçıvan (2025–2026) Ben Sangaré – Zira (2017) Chafik Tigroudja – Zira (2019–2020)

Georgia İrakli Gelaşvili – Adliyya Baku David Janalidze – Turan Tovuz (2012–13), Araz-Naxçıvan (2014), AZAL (2016–17) Ramaz Dzhabnidze – AZAL (2009–10) Roman Goginashvili – AZAL (2009–10) Aleksandre Guruli – AZAL (2015–16) Lasha Kasradze – AZAL (2014–15), Inter Baku (2015–16) Nugzar Kvirtia – AZAL (2009–12, 2015–17), Turan Tovuz (2012–13) Giorgi Demetradze – Baku (2008–09) Merab Dzodzuashvili – Baku (2005) Aleksandre Gogoberishvili – Baku (2005–08), Qarabağ (2008), AZAL (2009), Turan Tovuz (2011–12) Giorgi Megreladze – Baku (2006–07) George Popkhadze – Baku (2012–13) Alexander Rekhviashvili – Baku (2005) Amiran Mujiri – Baku (2007–10), Standard Sumgayit (2010) Şota Cişkariani – Bakili Baku David Kokaşvili – Bakili Baku Tornike Aptsiauri – Gabala (2007–09) Goga Beraia – Gabala, Kəpəz Dmitri Ditmarxusişvili – Gabala (2006–07) Giorgi Gabidauri – Gabala (2007–08) Revaz Getsadze – Olimpik Baku (2008–09), Gabala (2009–10) Dmitri Kapanadze – Gabala (2006–07) Merab Gigauri – Gabala (2019–2021), Shamakhi (2021–2022) Gorgi Krasovski – Gabala (2006–07) Zurab Mamaladze – Gabala (2007–08) Irakli Vashakidze – Gabala (2007–08) Davit Volkovi – Gabala (2019), Zira (2020–2022, 2024–), Sabah (2022–2024) Laşa Coqiaşvili – Göyazan Qazax Zaza Medoyev – Turan Tovuz (2005–06), Göyazan Qazax Roman Çitadze – Turan Tovuz, Göyazan Qazax Ilia Kandelaki – Inter Baku (2010–13) Aleksandre Amisulashvili – Inter Baku (2014–15) Aleksandre Iashvili – Inter Baku (2013–14) Zurab Khizanishvili – Inter Baku (2015–17) Nika Kvekveskiri – Inter Baku (2015–16), Gabala (2016–17) Lasha Salukvadze – Inter Baku (2013–16) Giorgi Lomaia – Inter Baku (2009–16) Kakhaber Mzhavanadze – Inter Baku (2009–11) Giorgi Navalovski – Inter Baku (2010), Neftçi (2017) David Odikadze – Inter Baku (2009–11) Revaz Tevdoradze – Inter Baku Kaxaber Cebisaşvili – Khazar Universiteti Baku, Bakili Baku, Karat Baki Armaz Çeladze – Karat Baki Dmitri Arsoşvili – Karat Baki Laşa Ambidze – Karat Baki Roman Akhalkatsi – Karvan (2005–08), Olimpik Baku (2008–09), Simurq (2009–10) Lekso Intskirveli – Karvan Mixail Mesxi – Karvan Gocha Trapaidze – Karvan (2004–08) Mate Abuladze – Kapaz (2026–)