Introduction
Kamran Aghayev (Azerbaijani: Kamran Ağayev; born on 9 February 1986 in Şabran) is an Azerbaijani goalkeeper who plays for Boavista F.C. in Portugal Primeira Liga.
Club career
Early career
Agayev began playing football during his school years under his father for local club named Bərəkət. At the young age of just 15, he debuted for Azerbaijani U-17, after he was spotted by one of national coaches. After his impressive performances for youth team, he joined Shafa Baku and won his first big trophy under Vagif Sadygov in 2001.
Professional career
In 2004, he was signed by PFC Turan Tovuz, serving two years in the club, then purchased by Khazar Lankaran. During the 2006–07 season, his performances proved to be instrumental, where club won Azerbaijan Premier League and Azerbaijan Cup. In his first season in the Azerbaijan Premier League, Agayev confirmed his performances, firmly ensuring a place in the starting lineup, his performances being praised by many football pundits. During 6 seasons spent at Khazar Lankaran, Agayev became national champion, two time national league runner-up, three time Azerbaijani Cup winner and CIS Cup champion. He was also the captain of Khazar Lankaran.
On 31 January 2014, Agayev signed an 18-month contract with Gabala FC. A year later, on 1 February 2015, Agayev was released by Gabala. He later played for Kayserispor and Karşıyaka in Turkey and Inter Baku in Azerbaijani championship.
On 12 September 2016, Aghayev signed with Primeira Liga side Boavista, until June 2017, making his debut on against Porto on 25 September 2016. His early days at the club were marked by some inconsistency, with both good and bad performances. He took some unfortunate goals, but did manage to pull off a few impressive exhibitions, securing important results for the team. He also quickly bonded with the Boavista fans, often staying in the pitch after the end of the match and taking time to thank the fans for their support.
International career
Agayev has saved ten of the thirteen penalties he faced in matches for Azerbaijan, furthering his reputation as an excellent penalty stopper.
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 15 January 2016
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Shafa Baku | 2003–04 | Azerbaijan Premier League | 8 | 0 | — | 8 | 0 | |||||
| Turan-Tovuz | 2004–05 | 6 | 0 | — | 6 | 0 | ||||||
| 2005–06 | 12 | 0 | — | 12 | 0 | |||||||
| Total | 44 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 44 | 0 | ||||
| Khazar Lankaran | 2006–07 | Azerbaijan Premier League | 14 | 0 | — | 14 | 0 | |||||
| 2007–08 | 17 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 | |||||
| 2008–09 | 7 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | |||||
| 2009–10 | 30 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | 34 | 0 | |||||
| 2010–11 | 28 | 0 | 5 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | 35 | 0 | |||
| 2011–12 | 26 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | 30 | 0 | |||
| 2012–13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |||
| Total | 122 | 0 | 11 | 0 | - | - | 10 | 0 | 143 | 0 | ||
| Baku | 2012–13 | Azerbaijan Premier League | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 8 | 0 | |||
| 2013–14 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 10 | 0 | |||||
| Total | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 18 | 0 | ||
| Gabala | 2013–14 | Azerbaijan Premier League | 16 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | 20 | 0 | |||
| 2014–15 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 | |||
| Total | 33 | 0 | 4 | 0 | - | - | 2 | 0 | 39 | 0 | ||
| Kayserispor | 2014–15 | TFF First League | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 7 | 0 | |||
| Karşıyaka | 2015–16 | TFF First League | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 13 | 0 | |||
| Inter Baku | 2015–16 | Azerbaijan Premier League | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | |
| Boavista | 2016–17 | Primeira Liga | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 14 | 0 | |
| Career total | 256 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 290 | 0 | ||
International
| Azerbaijan national team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Apps | Goals |
| 2008 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 |
| 2010 | 9 | 0 |
| 2011 | 9 | 0 |
| 2012 | 7 | 0 |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 60 | 0 |
Statistics accurate as of match played 4 September 2016
Honours
Club
Khazar Lankaran
- Azerbaijan Premier League
- Winner (1): 2006–07
- Azerbaijan Cup
- Winner (3): 2006–07, 2007–08, 2010–11
- CIS Cup
- Winner (1): 2008
Kayserispor
- TFF First League
- Winner (1): 2014–15
Personal
- Azerbaijani Footballer of the Year (1): 2008.