Omar Buludov Araz-Naxçıvan Scout Report
Omar Buludov
Quick Answer
Omar Buludov came through the Neftçi Baku academy and made over 100 appearances across seven seasons before joining Araz-Naxçıvan on a free transfer in July 2024; he has senior Azerbaijan caps. His biggest strength is academy-built system knowledge and national-team experience; the key question is why his 2025-26 game time has been limited to 8 league appearances.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Omar Fuad oglu Buludov |
| Date of birth | 15 December 1998 |
| Age | 27 |
| Place of birth | Agstafa, Azerbaijan |
| Nationality | Azerbaijan |
| Primary position | Right-Back |
| Shirt number | 26 |
| Current club | Araz-Naxçıvan (July 2024 (free transfer from Neftçi)) |
| Contract status | Until 30 June 2027 |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Academy | Neftçi Baku academy | Azerbaijan |
| 2017-2024 | Neftçi Baku | Azerbaijan Premier League — 100+ games |
| 2024-present | Araz-Naxçıvan | Azerbaijan Premier League — 2025-26: 8 league games + 3 UEFA Conference League qualifiers |
Buludov came through the Neftçi Baku academy, broke into the first team in 2017 and made over 100 appearances across seven seasons as an important part of the back line. He joined Araz-Naxçıvan on a free transfer in July 2024, signing through June 2026. He has represented Azerbaijan at U19, U21 and, since 2019, senior level. In 2025-26 he played 8 league games plus 3 in UEFA Conference League qualifying, where Araz-Naxçıvan were eliminated after the first and second qualifying rounds.
Playing Style & Assessment
Buludov offers a defense-first, positionally disciplined right-back profile shaped by his long academy process at Neftçi. His national-team experience points to familiarity with top-level pressure.
Strengths
- National-team experience — Senior Azerbaijan caps show familiarity with top-level pressure.
- Academy system knowledge — Seven seasons at Neftçi built system discipline and defensive understanding.
- European competition experience — Conference League qualifying appearances add international match experience.
Development Areas
- Limited game time — Only 8 league appearances in 2025-26 raises questions about squad competition or fitness that merit investigation.
- Attacking output — Public data on goal/assist contribution is limited.
- Current national-team status — Limited public detail on his current standing with the senior squad.
Level Projection
Verdict: One of the Azerbaijani league’s national-team-experienced, academy-disciplined right-backs; could be a rotation option for Süper Lig clubs that value defensive discipline, though current playing time should be clarified.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Süper Lig rotation right-back |
| Primary role | Right-Back |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | National-team experience |
| Key risk | Limited game time |
| Scout verdict | Should be tracked for another spell |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Omar Buludov? A right-back who came through the Neftçi Baku academy and joined Araz-Naxçıvan on a free transfer in 2024, with senior Azerbaijan caps.
Has Omar Buludov played for the national team? Yes, at U19, U21 and senior level since 2019.
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 — Omar Buludov
- Transfermarkt — Omar Buludov detailed stats
- Grokipedia — Omar Buludov career summary
