Azerbaijan national futsal team
Nickname(s) | Milli (The National Team) | ||
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Association | AFFA | ||
Confederation | UEFA (Europe) | ||
Head coach | ![]() | ||
Captain | Emin Kurdov | ||
Most caps | Rizvan Farzaliyev (42) | ||
Top scorer | Vitaliy Borisov (23) | ||
FIFA code | AZE | ||
FIFA ranking | 21 [1] | ||
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First international | |||
![]() ![]() (Goirle, Netherlands; 23 October 1995) | |||
Biggest win | |||
![]() ![]() (Tbilisi, Georgia; 28 July 2002) | |||
Biggest defeat | |||
![]() ![]() (Enschede, Netherlands; 27 October 1995) | |||
FIFA World Cup | |||
Appearances | 1 (First in 2016) | ||
Best result | Quarterfinals (2016) | ||
European Championship | |||
Appearances | 6 (First in 2010) | ||
Best result | 4th place (2010) |
The Azerbaijan national futsal team is the national futsal team of Azerbaijan and is controlled by the Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan. It represents Azerbaijan in international futsal competitions such as the FIFA Futsal World Cup and the European Championships. They are ranked 13th in the world, the highest-ranking team from Caucasus in the World Rankings.[2] They are also ranked 7th in Europe on 10 August 2021.
Azerbaijan had never qualified for the FIFA Futsal World Cup until 2016, but they have participated in the last five editions of the European Championship.
History
Recently
Azerbaijan's first appearance at the big level came during the 2010 UEFA Futsal Championship. They were unbeaten in qualifying and finished second to Portugal in their group, and only then after conceding a late equalizer against the 2007 semi-finalists.[3] Alesio has put together a potent blend of naturalized South Americans and local talent like Vitaliy Borisov and the Brazilian coach and much of the Azerbaijan squad are involved with champion club Araz Naxçivan, who in November won through to this spring's four-team UEFA Futsal Cup finals.[4][5] Despite finishing in fourth place, Azerbaijan's finals run was the best showing by a debutant since the inaugural UEFA Futsal Championship tournament.[6] Azerbaijan's Biro Jade won the Golden Boot award as joint top scorer with five goals.[7][8]
Tournament records
FIFA Futsal World Cup
FIFA Futsal World Cup record | Qualification record | |||||||||||||||
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Year | Round | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | Squad | Outcome | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | |
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Did not qualify | 1996 UEFA Futsal Championship qualifying served as qualifiers | ||||||||||||||
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Group D 3rd place | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 22 | |||||||||
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Group 7 Runners-up | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 10 | |||||||||
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Group 6 Runners-up | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 6 | |||||||||
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Play-offs | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 11 | |||||||||
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Quarterfinals | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 25 | 18 | Squad | Play-offs | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 28 | 13 | |
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Did not qualify | Group C 3rd place | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 11 | ||||||||
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Group A 4th place | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 29 | 31 | |||||||||
Total | 1/10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 25 | 18 | — | 8/10 | 40 | 17 | 6 | 17 | 139 | 129 |
UEFA European Futsal Championship
UEFA Futsal Euro record | Qualification record | |||||||||||||||
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Year | Round | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | Squad | Outcome | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | |
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Did not qualify | Group A 6th place | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 25 | ||||||||
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Group B Runners-up | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||
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Group C 3rd place | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 8 | |||||||||
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Group E 3rd place | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 9 | |||||||||
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Group E 3rd place | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 10 | |||||||||
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Group D Runners-up | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 12 | |||||||||
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4th Place | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 13 | Squad | Group 6 Runners-up | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 7 | |
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Group stage | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 13 | Squad | Group 1 Runners-up | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 13 | |
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Group stage | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 13 | Squad | Group 2 Winners | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 3 | |
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Quarterfinals | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 14 | Squad | Play-offs | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 8 | |
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Quarterfinals | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 12 | Squad | Group 2 Winners | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 5 | |
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Group stage | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 7 | Squad | Group 3 Winners | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 6 | |
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Qualification in progress | Qualification in progress | ||||||||||||||
Total | 6/13 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 56 | 72 | — | 13/13 | 42 | 23 | 8 | 11 | 152 | 110 |
Minor tournament
this table consist of only senior A team Results (not include Youth and club match results)
Four/Three Nations Cup record | |||||||||
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Year | Round | Pld | W | D | L | GS | GA | Dif | Pts |
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Third place | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 7 | +8 | 3 |
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Champions | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 7 | +12 | 9 |
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Champions | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4 | +3 | 6 |
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Champions | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 4 | +6 | 6 |
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Champions | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 3 | +8 | 6 |
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Champions | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 4 | +11 | 9 |
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Runners-up | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 4 |
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Champions | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 3 | +11 | 9 |
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Runners-up | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 8 | +1 | 6 |
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Runners-up | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Total | 10/10 | 24 | 19 | 2 | 3 | 108 | 48 | +60 | 58 |
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All time general statistics record/Overview of results
- As a 15 Nov 2016
Tournament | Pld | W | D | L | GS | GA | Dif | Pts |
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FIFA World Cup Record | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 25 | 18 | +7 | 7 |
FIFA World Cup Qualification Record | 24 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 92 | 91 | +1 | 31 |
European Championship Record | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 42 | 53 | -11 | 14 |
European Championship Qualification Record | 28 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 103 | 73 | +40 | 49 |
Minor Tournament Record | 24 | 19 | 2 | 3 | 108 | 48 | +60 | 59 |
Friendly Match Record | 36 | 17 | 8 | 11 | 105 | 90 | +15 | 59 |
Total | 129 | 65 | 24 | 40 | 475 | 373 | +102 | 219 |
Players
Current squad
The following players were called up to the squad for the UEFA 2024 FIFA Futsal World Cup qualification matches against Kazakhstan on 6 and 11 October 2023.[9][10]
Head coach: Vitaliy Borisov
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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1 | GK | Emin Kurdov (captain) | 10 July 1984 | ![]() | ||
12 | GK | Rovshan Huseynli | 3 April 1991 | ![]() | ||
6 | DF | Eduardo Borges | 14 October 1986 | ![]() | ||
7 | DF | Hadi Ahmadi | 26 February 1994 | ![]() | ||
13 | DF | Gallo | 4 December 1987 | ![]() | ||
14 | DF | Amadeu | 6 March 1990 | ![]() | ||
17 | DF | Amir Shojaei | 1 April 1988 | ![]() | ||
20 | DF | Biel | 26 April 1990 | ![]() | ||
4 | FW | Murad Guluzadeh | 14 June 1996 | ![]() | ||
5 | FW | Maneca | 9 May 1997 | ![]() | ||
8 | FW | Novruz Kazikhanov | 26 December 2002 | ![]() | ||
9 | FW | Rafael Vilela | 12 March 1993 | ![]() | ||
10 | FW | Felipinho | 26 October 1993 | ![]() | ||
11 | FW | Khatai Baghirov | 15 August 1987 | ![]() | ||
16 | FW | Khazar Agalizadeh | 31 December 2003 | ![]() |
Recent call-ups
The following players have also been called up to the squad within the last 12 months.
Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
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GK | Javad Mammadov | 12 October 2001 | ![]() |
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DF | Oktay Rustamli | 6 April 1994 | ![]() |
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FW | Isa Atayev | 7 August 1989 | ![]() |
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FW | Thiago Bolinha | 19 February 1987 | Unattached | v. ![]() | ||
FW | Fineo de Araujo | 10 April 1987 | Unattached | v. ![]() | ||
FW | Ramiz Chovdarov | 28 July 1990 | ![]() |
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FW | Farid Alakbarov | 1 June 1986 | ![]() |
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FW | Fábio Poletto | 13 February 1989 | ![]() |
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COV Player withdrew from the squad due to contracting COVID-19. |
Results and Fixtures
2016
3 February 2016 Euro 2016 | Italy ![]() | 3–0 | ![]() | Belgrade Arena, Belgrade |
21:00 | Merlim ![]() Giasson ![]() |
Report | Attendance: 7,021 Referee: Marc Birkett (ENG) |
5 February 2016 Euro 2016 | Azerbaijan ![]() | 6–5 | ![]() | Belgrade Arena, Belgrade |
21:00 | Farzaliyev ![]() Borisov ![]() De Araujo ![]() Eduardo ![]() Augusto ![]() Rafael ![]() |
Report | Záruba ![]() Holý ![]() Rešetár ![]() Novotný ![]() Kovács ![]() |
Attendance: 1,754 Referee: Admir Zahovič (SVN) |
9 February 2016 Euro 2016 | Russia ![]() | 6–2 | ![]() | Belgrade Arena, Belgrade |
18:30 | Abramov ![]() Romulo ![]() Eder Lima ![]() |
Report | Augusto ![]() |
Attendance: 5,975 Referee: Pascal Lemal (BEL) |
22 March 2016 2016 FIFA Futsal World Cup play-off | Netherlands ![]() | 1–5 | ![]() | Topsportcentrum, Almere |
20:00 | El Ghannouti ![]() |
Report | Amadeu ![]() Fineo ![]() Augusto ![]() Vitaliy Borisov ![]() |
Referee: Ondřej Černý (Czech Republic), Cédric Pelissier (France) |
12 April 2016 2016 FIFA Futsal World Cup play-off | Azerbaijan ![]() | 4–4 | ![]() | Baku Sports Hall, Baku |
18:00 | Farzaliyev ![]() Amadeu ![]() Eduardo ![]() Rafael ![]() |
Report | Ceyar ![]() Velseboer ![]() Mossaoui ![]() Attaibi ![]() |
Referee: Gerald Bauernfeind (Austria), Oleg Ivanov (Ukraine) |
12 September 2016 2016 FIFA Futsal World Cup | Morocco ![]() | 0–5 | ![]() | Coliseo Iván de Beodut, Medellín |
18:00 | Report | Vassoura ![]() Gallo ![]() Bolinha ![]() |
Attendance: 1,016 Referee: José Francisco Katemo Katchingavisa (Angola) |
15 September 2016 2016 FIFA Futsal World Cup | Azerbaijan ![]() | 2–4 | ![]() | Coliseo Iván de Beodut, Medellín |
18:00 | Vassoura ![]() Bolinha ![]() |
Report | Vassoura ![]() Fernandão ![]() Miguelín ![]() |
Attendance: 1,221 Referee: Alessandro Malfer (Italy) |
18 September 2016 2016 FIFA Futsal World Cup | Azerbaijan ![]() | 3–3 | ![]() | Coliseo Iván de Beodut, Medellín |
18:00 | Bolinha ![]() Gallo ![]() |
Report | Esmaeilpour ![]() Tavakoli ![]() Tayyebi ![]() |
Attendance: 1,108 Referee: Cesar Malaga (Peru) |
22 September 2016 2016 FIFA Futsal World Cup | Thailand ![]() | 8–13 (a.e.t.) | ![]() | Coliseo Iván de Beodut, Medellín |
17:30 | Suphawut ![]() Kritsada ![]() Jirawat ![]() Jetsada ![]() |
Report | Vassoura ![]() Fineo ![]() Borisov ![]() Bolinha ![]() Poletto ![]() Huseynli ![]() |
Attendance: 838 Referee: Fernando Gutiérrez (Spain) |
25 September 2016 2016 FIFA Futsal World Cup | Azerbaijan ![]() | 2–3 | ![]() | Coliseo El Pueblo, Cali |
18:00 | Bolinha ![]() Eduardo ![]() |
Report | Djô ![]() João Matos ![]() Ricardinho ![]() |
Attendance: 2,974 Referee: Sergio Cabrera (Cuba) |
Managers
Elman Alakbarov (2008–2009)
Alesio (2009-2014)
Tino Perez (2014-2016)
Miltinho (2016-2017)
Biro Jade (2017-2018)
Alesio (2018-2023)
Vitaliy Borisov (2023-present)
See also
References
- ^ Futsal World Ranking
- ^ Главный тренер футзальной сборной посвятил победу азербайджанскому народу (in Russian). 1news.az. Archived from the original on 25 January 2010. Retrieved 2010-01-22.
- ^ Azerbaijan’s futsal team to debut in European championship Archived January 24, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Futsal EURO preview: Group A Archived January 15, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Czechs fear transformed Azeris Archived January 22, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Czech Republic turn tables for third place Archived February 1, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Spain claim third straight futsal title
- ^ Quartet share adidas Golden Boot
- ^ "Millinin Qazaxıstanla oyunlar üçün heyəti" (in Azerbaijani). AZ Futzal. 2 October 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
- ^ "Azerbaijan Squad". UEFA. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
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