Charles Boli Araz-Naxçıvan Scout Report
Charles Boli
Quick Answer
Charles Boli came through the RC Lens academy, then had loan and contract spells at Paris FC, Vicenza (Serie B) and Pau, before moving from Cyprus to Araz-Naxçıvan in summer 2025. He has 3 goals in 10 games across all competitions in 2025-26. His biggest strength is the technical quality built at one of France’s top academies; the key question is his contract expiring in June 2026.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Charles Boli |
| Date of birth | 30 August 1998 |
| Age | 27 |
| Place of birth | France |
| Nationality | France |
| Primary position | Winger |
| Shirt number | 70 |
| Current club | Araz-Naxçıvan (Summer 2025) |
| Contract status | Until 30 June 2026 |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Academy | RC Lens academy | France |
| 2019-2021 | RC Lens | France Ligue 1 — signed professional contract on 16 May 2019 |
| 2021 (loan) | Paris FC | France Ligue 2 |
| 2022 (loan) | Vicenza | Italy Serie B |
| 2022-2024 | Pau FC | France Ligue 2 |
| 2024-2025 | Cypriot club | Cypriot First Division |
| 2025-present | Araz-Naxçıvan | Azerbaijan Premier League — 10 games, 3 goals (2025-26) |
Boli came through the RC Lens academy, signing his first professional contract on 16 May 2019 and making his professional debut that year in a Coupe de la Ligue match against Troyes. He signed a new four-year deal with Lens in January 2020, then went on loan to Paris FC in January 2021 and to Vicenza in Italy on 7 January 2022. He signed a two-year deal with Pau FC in August 2022. After a spell in Cyprus in 2024-25, he joined Araz-Naxçıvan in summer 2025, reaching 3 goals in 10 games in his first stretch there.
Playing Style & Assessment
Boli offers a winger profile built on the technical quality gained at RC Lens’s organised academy, generating pace on the flank and cutting inside.
Strengths
- Academy quality — Coming through an organised French academy like RC Lens gives him a technical and tactical edge.
- Early output — 3 goals in 10 games points to a positive start at Araz-Naxçıvan.
- Multi-national league experience — Time in France, Italy and Cyprus has built adaptability to different football cultures.
Development Areas
- Frequent club changes — Multiple loans and moves throughout his career suggest he hasn’t yet become a long-term core player at one club.
- Contract uncertainty — His deal expiring in June 2026 leaves his club future unclear.
- Small Azerbaijani sample — A 10-game sample is still limited for confirming season-long consistency.
Level Projection
Verdict: A winger with French academy polish showing early productivity; could be a competitive option for mid-to-upper Süper Lig clubs seeking flank pace and technical quality.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Süper Lig competitive for a starting role |
| Primary role | Winger |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | Academy quality |
| Key risk | Frequent club changes |
| Scout verdict | Live scouting recommended |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Charles Boli? A winger who came through the RC Lens academy and played in France, Italy and Cyprus before joining Araz-Naxçıvan in 2025.
How many goals has Charles Boli scored at Araz-Naxçıvan? 3 goals in 10 games across all competitions in 2025-26.
Sources & Methodology
This report was compiled by cross-referencing Transfermarkt, the club’s official profile page, Wikipedia and accessible football data platforms. Tactical commentary and the level projection are GegenSports editorial assessments.
- Wikipedia — Charles Boli
- Footboom — Ex-Lens ace Boli spills on Azerbaijan soccer
- İdman və Biz — Charles Boli: We believe Araz-Nakhchivan will make a comeback
