Vagif Javadov (Azerbaijani: Vaqif Cavadov; born 25 May 1989) is an Azerbaijani football coach and a former player who played as a striker. He was voted Azerbaijani Footballer of the Year in 2009. Javadov is currently the interim head coach of the "Sumgayit" club (2024).
 Javadov with Twente in 2010 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Vagif Fuzuli oglu Javadov | ||
| Date of birth | 25 May 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Baku, Azerbaijan | ||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 1+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Sumgayit (interim head coach) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2004–2007 | CSKA Moscow | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2007–2010 | Qarabağ | 77 | (20) |
| 2010–2011 | Twente | 0 | (0) |
| 2010–2011 | → Baku (loan) | 23 | (4) |
| 2011–2012 | Volga | 11 | (0) |
| 2012–2013 | Qarabağ | 33 | (5) |
| 2013–2014 | Keshla | 33 | (14) |
| 2014–2015 | Gaziantep B.B. | 15 | (2) |
| 2015 | Boluspor | 10 | (1) |
| 2015 | Khazar Lankaran | 0 | (0) |
| 2015 | → Gabala (loan) | 4 | (1) |
| 2016 | Sumgayit | 26 | (6) |
| 2017 | AZAL | 9 | (1) |
| 2018–2020 | Keşla | 19 | (3) |
| International career | |||
| 2006–2014 | Azerbaijan | 57 | (9) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2020–2022 | Sumgayit (youth) | ||
| 2022 | Turan (assistant) | ||
| 2023–2024 | Sumgayit-2 | ||
| 2024– | Sumgayit (interim) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Javadov started playing football at age 7 and attended one of the local football schools under Vagif Pashayev. He joined CSKA's youth system at 11, playing for the club's youth and reserve teams as a striker.[1][2] In 2007, he left CSKA Moscow and joined Qarabağ.[3][4]
Club career
editAfter settling into the team and under the tutelage of Gurban Gurbanov, Javadov's play improved immensely and he managed to become a favourite of FK Qarabağ fans shortly thereafter. Javadov reaffirmed his importance to the club with an impressive first two seasons with FK Qarabağ, where he made almost 100 appearances and scored many goals in the league winning campaign. And he has also played in Europa League well in the matches against Rosenborg in 2010 and Twente. After matches against Twente, the Dutch team bought the footballer. His full name is Vagif Fuzuli oglu Javadov.
On 26 December 2009, following on from a successful World Cup 2010 qualification and Europa League campaign, he signed a four-and-a-half-year contract with FC Twente for an undisclosed fee.[5][6][7][8] However, he failed to debut within 8 months following a string of injuries.[9][10]
On 30 August 2010, Twente agreed to loan to FC Baku for a year with the option that Twente's scouts will decide after the loan spell, his return to the club or selling permanently to Baku.[11][12]
On 29 June 2011, Javadov signed with the Volga. Following 11 goalless appearances for the Russian club, in January 2012 Javadov left the Volga as a free agent due to salary delays. On 17 January 2012, he signed a new contract with his former club FK Qarabağ.
In June 2013, Javadov signed for Inter Baku.[13] After one year with Inter Baku, Javadov moved to TFF First League team Gaziantep B.B., signing a two-year contract,[14] but left Gaziantep B.B. in January 2015, joining fellow TFF First League side Boluspor on a six-month contract with the option of an additional year.[15]
On 31 August 2015, Javadov signed a four-month loan deal with Gabala FK from FK Khazar Lankaran.[16] Javadov left Gabala at the end of his loan deal.[17]
On 17 January 2018, Keşla FK announced the signing of Javadov on a six-month contract.[18] On 22 June 2018, Javadov a new contract with Keşla until the end of the 2018/19 season.[19]
International career
editFor Azerbaijan, Javadov is capped 51 times, scoring 9 goal.[20][21] He made his national team debut on 18 May 2006 against Moldova in friendly match. He scored his first goal on 11 March 2007 against Kyrgyzstan in a friendly match.
Coaching career
editJavadov has been the head coach of the Sumgayit-2 in 2023-2024. On 14 October 2024, he was appointed as the interim head coach of the Azerbaijan Premier League club Sumgayit.[22]
Personal life
editJavadov is the nephew of Isgandar Javadov, a famous Azerbaijani football player of the 80s.[23]
Career statistics
editClub
edit| Club | Season | League | National Cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Qarabağ | 2006–07 | Azerbaijan Premier League | 11 | 4 | - | - | 11 | 4 | ||||
| 2007–08 | 25 | 6 | - | - | 25 | 6 | ||||||
| 2008–09 | 25 | 6 | - | - | 25 | 6 | ||||||
| 2009–10 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 0 | - | 22 | 4 | |||||
| Total | 77 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | - | - | 83 | 20 | ||
| Twente | 2009–10 | Eredivisie | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Baku (loan) | 2010–11 | Azerbaijan Premier League | 23 | 4 | 4 | 0 | - | - | 27 | 4 | ||
| Volga Nizhny Novgorod | 2011–12 | Russian Premier League | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - | 12 | 0 | ||
| Qarabağ | 2011–12 | Azerbaijan Premier League | 9 | 2 | 4 | 0 | - | - | 13 | 2 | ||
| 2012–13 | 24 | 3 | 4 | 0 | - | - | 28 | 3 | ||||
| Total | 33 | 5 | 8 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 41 | 5 | ||
| Inter Baku | 2013–14 | Azerbaijan Premier League | 33 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | - | 40 | 16 | |
| Gaziantep B.B. | 2014–15 | TFF First League | 15 | 2 | 6 | 1 | - | - | 21 | 3 | ||
| Boluspor | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 10 | 1 | ||||
| Khazar Lankaran | 2015–16 | Azerbaijan Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 | ||
| Gabala (loan) | 2015–16 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | - | 5 | 1 | ||
| Career total | 205 | 46 | 23 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 239 | 49 | ||
International
edit| Azerbaijan | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Apps | Goals |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 | 6 | 1 |
| 2008 | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 | 11 | 4 |
| 2010 | 5 | 1 |
| 2011 | 7 | 1 |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 7 | 2 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 |
| Total | 57 | 9 |
Statistics accurate as of match played 16 November 2014[3]
International goals
edit| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 March 2007 | Kazhimukan Munaitpasov Stadium (Shymkent), Shymkent, | 1–0 | 1–0 | Friendly | |
| 2 | 11 February 2009 | Kuwait National Stadium, Kuwait City, | 0–1 | 1–1 | Friendly | |
| 3 | 10 October 2009 | Rheinpark Stadion, Vaduz, | 0-1 | 0–2 | 2010 WC qualification | |
| 4 | 14 October 2009 | Tofik Bakhramov Stadium, Baku, | 1–1 | 1–1 | 2010 WC qualification | |
| 5 | 18 November 2009 | Tahnoun bin Mohammed Stadium, Al Ain, | 1–0 | 2–0 | Friendly | |
| 6 | 7 September 2010 | RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne, | 4–1 | 6–1 | Euro 2012 Qualification | |
| 7 | 6 September 2011 | Tofiq Bahramov Stadium, Baku, | 3–1 | 3–2 | Euro 2012 Qualification | |
| 8 | 6 February 2013 | Za'abeel Stadium, Dubai, | 1–0 | 1–0 | Friendly | |
| 9 | 15 October 2013 | Bakcell Arena, Baku, | 1–1 | 1–1 | 2014 WC qualification |
Honours
editClub
edit- Qarabağ
- Twente
Individual
edit- Azerbaijani Footballer of the Year (1): 2009.[26]
References
edit- ^ Вагиф Джавадов: "Я перехожу не в голландский, а в российский клуб!" (in Russian)
- ^ Бывший армеец стал лучшим игроком сборной Азербайджана в 2009 году" (in Russian)
- ^ a b c "Vaqif Cavadov". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
- ^ Azerbaijan buoyed by Dzhavadov advance
- ^ FC Twente bereikt akkoord met FC Qarabagh over Javadov (in Dutch)
- ^ Вагиф Джавадов перешел в "Твенте" Archived 1 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine (in Russian)
- ^ Jonge aanvaller Javadov komt naar FC Twente (in Dutch)
- ^ Twente Closing In On Qarabag Forward Vagif Javadov – Report
- ^ ""Bakı" Vaqif Cavadovu transfer etmək istəyir" (in Azerbaijani). Qol.az. Retrieved 7 August 2010.
- ^ Ibrahimov, Erkin. "Dzhavadov ready to take big step up". uefa.com. Retrieved 7 August 2010.
- ^ Твенте отдал Джавадова в аренду в Бакы! (in Russian). azerisport.com. Retrieved 30 August 2010.
- ^ "Twente neemt afscheid van Javadov" (in Dutch). De Teleegraf. Retrieved 30 August 2010.
- ^ ""Inter" has a double Russian cempionunu". fanat.az. Retrieved 30 June 2013.
- ^ "Vaqif Cavadov Türkiyə klubunda". www.azadliq.org (in Azerbaijani). Azadliq. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
- ^ Вагиф Джавадов перешел в Болуспор (ФОТО). www.azerifootball.com/ (in Russian). Azerifootball. 22 January 2015. Retrieved 23 January 2015.
- ^ "Vaqif Cavadov "Qəbələ"də". gabalafc.az/ (in Azerbaijani). Gabala FK. 31 August 2015. Retrieved 31 August 2015.
- ^ Джавадов и Надыров также ушли из Габалы. www.azerifootball.com/ (in Russian). Azerifootball. 21 December 2015. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
- ^ "Keşlə FK-nın məlumatı". inter.az (in Azerbaijani). Keşla FK. 17 January 2018. Retrieved 17 January 2018.
- ^ "Keşlə FK-da növbəti müqavilələrə imza atıldı" (in Azerbaijani). Keşla FK. 22 June 2018. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
- ^ Profile at AFFA Archived 23 July 2009 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Mamrud, Roberto. "Azerbaijan – Record International Players". RSSSF. Retrieved 13 July 2009.
- ^ ""Sumqayıt"ın yeni baş məşqçisinin adına aydınlıq gəlib". Report İnformasiya Agentliyi (in Azerbaijani). 14 October 2024. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
- ^ Вагиф Джавадов:В России более сильные футбольные школы (in Russian)
- ^ "V.Cavadov". uk.soccerway.com/. Soccerway. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
- ^ "TWENTE VS. AJAX 1 - 0". soccerway.com. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
- ^ "Vagif Javadov recognized best footballer of Azerbaijani team". news.az. 21 December 2009. Retrieved 21 December 2009.
External links
edit- Vagif Javadov at National-Football-Teams.com
- Vagif Javadov at Soccerway