Rahman Haciyev Kepez Scout Report
Rahman Haciyev
Quick Answer
Rahman Haciyev played for Baku for nearly a decade and then spent ten years at Neftçi before joining Kepez on 22 January 2026, an experienced attacking midfielder with 7 senior Azerbaijan caps. His biggest strength is the big-match experience gained at national-team level; the key watch point is how much longer he can sustain his physical output at 33.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Rahman Rahim oglu Hajiyev |
| Date of birth | 25 July 1993 |
| Age | 33 |
| Place of birth | Tovuz, Azerbaijan |
| Nationality | Azerbaijan |
| Primary position | Attacking Midfield |
| Shirt number | 11 |
| Current club | Kepez (22 January 2026) |
| Contract status | Until 30 June 2026 |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-2014 | Baku | Azerbaijan Premier League |
| 2014 | Sumqayit (loan) | Azerbaijan |
| 2014 | Gaziantep BB (loan) | Turkey |
| 2015-2025 | Neftçi | Azerbaijan Premier League — 10-year spell |
| 2020-2022 | Keşlə (loan) | Azerbaijan |
| 2026-present | Kepez | Azerbaijan Premier League |
Born in Tovuz, Haciyev began his career at Baku, playing there from 2009 to 2014, with loan spells at Sumqayit and, in Turkey, Gaziantep BB. He moved to Neftçi in 2015, spending ten years there and going on loan to Keşlə during that spell. He joined Kepez on 22 January 2026, signing through 30 June 2026. He made his senior Azerbaijan debut against Moldova on 17 November 2015 and earned 7 caps across 2015, 2016 and 2018.
Playing Style & Assessment
Haciyev offers an experienced attacking-midfield profile shaped by his long Neftçi career, standing out for game reading and the quality of his final pass.
Strengths
- National-team experience — Holding 7 senior Azerbaijan caps points to familiarity with top-level pressure.
- Long top-flight career — A decade at Neftçi points to sustained top-level performance.
- Leadership and experience — At 33, he offers a profile that can pass on experience to a younger squad.
Development Areas
- Age — At 33, physical durability is an area requiring careful management.
- Short contract — His deal, expiring 30 June 2026, points to a short-term arrangement.
- Recent form data — Detailed public statistics on his output at Kepez remain limited so far.
Level Projection
Verdict: An experienced attacking midfielder with national-team experience and a long Neftçi career; could be assessed as a short-term rotation or experience signing for mid-table Süper Lig sides looking for experience and leadership.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Süper Lig experience/rotation midfielder |
| Primary role | Attacking Midfield |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | National-team experience |
| Key risk | Age |
| Scout verdict | Track for a while longer |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Rahman Haciyev? An experienced attacking midfielder with 7 senior Azerbaijan caps who spent a decade at Neftçi before joining Kepez in January 2026.
How many caps does Rahman Haciyev have? 7 caps for Azerbaijan, earned across 2015, 2016 and 2018.
Sources & Methodology
This profile 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 — Rahman Hajiyev (footballer)
- Transfermarkt — Rahman Haciyev profile and transfer data
- Transfermarkt — Kapaz PFK squad page
