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Rauf Hüseynli

ŞəfaRight-Back26Developed at Qarabağ, Free Transfer From Kapaz

Quick Answer

Rauf Hüseynli is a 1.80m right-footed Azerbaijani right-back who came through Qarabağ’s academy, played for Zirə, Şamaxı, Qəbələ and Kapaz, and joined Şəfa as a free agent on 1 July 2026. His biggest strength is producing a high attacking output in his final season at Kapaz with 6 goals and 1 assist in 28 matches and reaching 13 caps for the Azerbaijan U21 national team; the key watch point is that as one of the club’s first signings he needs to adapt to a new system in Şəfa’s first-ever Premier League season.

Player Info Card

Full name	Rauf Elxan oğlu Hüseynli
Date of birth	25 January 2000
Age	26
Place of birth	Baku, Azerbaijan
Nationality	Azerbaijan
Primary position	Right-Back
Shirt number	Unknown
Current club	Şəfa (1 July 2026)
Contract status	Until 30 June 2028

Career History

Period	Club	Note
—	Qarabağ academy	Azerbaijan
—	Zirə	Azerbaijan
—	Şamaxı	Azerbaijan
—	Qəbələ	Azerbaijan
—-2026	Kapaz	Azerbaijan Premier League — 28 matches, 6 goals, 1 assist
2026-present	Şəfa	Azerbaijan Premier League — since 1 July 2026

Born in Baku, Hüseynli came through Qarabağ’s academy and played for Zirə, Şamaxı, Qəbələ and Kapaz across his professional career. In his final season at Kapaz he produced a notable attacking output with 6 goals and 1 assist in 28 matches. He joined Şəfa as a free agent on 1 July 2026, signing a contract through 30 June 2028. He has 13 caps and 1 goal for the Azerbaijan U21 national team. He became one of the club’s announced first signings.

Playing Style & Assessment

Hüseynli offers a modern full-back profile who produces a high attacking contribution down the right flank, can also feature on the right of midfield, and looks to get involved and shoot in the final third.

Strengths

High attacking output — Producing 6 goals and 1 assist in 28 matches in his final Kapaz season points to an attacking contribution rare for a full-back.
National youth-team experience — Reaching 13 caps for the Azerbaijan U21 national team shows he is a nationally tracked profile.
Long-term contract security — His contract running through the summer of 2028 shows the club places long-term trust in him.

Development Areas

Frequent club changes — Moving between five different clubs across his career points to a fragmented path toward becoming a long-term core player in one system.
Adaptation to Şəfa’s new system — Joining a squad playing in the Premier League for the first time requires a shared adaptation process for both player and team.
Limited defensive statistics — While public sources focus on his attacking contribution, a broad statistical sample on his defensive performance remains limited.

Level Projection

Verdict: An Azerbaijani right-back developed at Qarabağ with a high attacking output; could be assessed as a rotation option or a competitive first-team option for mid-to-upper table Süper Lig sides seeking width and attacking contribution.

Sporting Director’s Note

Current level	Süper Lig competitive rotation
Primary role	Right-Back
Transfer cost	Data insufficient
Key strength	High attacking output
Key risk	Frequent club changes
Scout verdict	Track live

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Rauf Hüseynli? An Azerbaijani right-back developed at Qarabağ who joined Şəfa as a free agent on 1 July 2026 and produces a high attacking contribution.

Which club did Rauf Hüseynli join Şəfa from? He joined Şəfa as a free agent from Kapaz on 1 July 2026, becoming one of the club’s first announced signings of the summer window.

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.