Emil Safarov stats
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E. Safarov
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Liechtenstein v Azerbaijan, Friday
What Liechtenstein allow left central midfielders
Position stats15 appearances at LCM against Liechtenstein in their last 20 matches; league average from the Friendly International.
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As a left central midfielder, Emil Safarov has appeared in 2 UEFA Nations League matches this season, totalling 72 minutes at an average rating of 6.35. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other UEFA Nations League midfielders.
Attacking stats
Emil Safarov has 0 assists and 0 key passes . Emil Safarov has set up 0 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 36th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Emil Safarov has completed 26 of 28 passes at 93% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 21st percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Emil Safarov completes 0 dribbles and wins 2 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (13th percentile).
Defending stats
Emil Safarov makes 2 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 2 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 36 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 86th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Emil Safarov has committed 2 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
UEFA Nations LeagueMainly left central midfielder (1 appearance).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Azerbaijan squad
R. Dadashov27 yrs#9
M. Emreli29 yrs#11V. Isgandarli31 yrs#17R. Abdullazada25 yrs#21
M. Qurbanly24 yrs#22
F. Yusifli24 yrs#5
A. Khaybulayev25 yrs#6
E. Mahmudov34 yrs#8
A. Isayev30 yrs#10
A. Hüseynov27 yrs#11
A. Nuriyev30 yrs#11E. Safarov24 yrs#13
C. Nuriyev25 yrs#16
C. Hüseynov23 yrs#18O. Mammadov22 yrs#18R. Sadykhov30 yrs#21E. Adilkhanov21 yrs#26
M. Ahmadzada23 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 3 | 214 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.44 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 109 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UEFA Youth League | 1 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
About Emil Safarov
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Emil Safarov has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Emil Safarov has registered 2 tackles (1 won), 1 interceptions, and 2 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 26 from 28 pass attempts, a 93% pass accuracy rate. Emil Safarov has won 2 of 6 total duels.
Discipline
Emil Safarov has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 0.
About Emil Safarov
Emil Safarov is a 24-year-old midfielder, representing Azerbaijan. Emil Safarov is -footed and wears the number 13 shirt. Born on 30 October 2002.
Most recent appearance
Emil Safarov's most recent match was at home against Lithuania on April 18th for Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan won 1-0. Emil Safarov played 26 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.65.
Recent matches
- April 18th1-0 winvsLithuania(26 mins, rating 6.65)
- June 4th0-0 drawvsLiechtenstein(0 mins, rating 0)
- February 17th1-1 drawatLithuania(46 mins, rating 6.05)
- July 9th1-0 winvsTajikistan(44 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.45)
- January 19th0-1 winatDinamo Minsk(16 mins, rating 6.5)