Raul Mammadov Kepez Scout Report
Raul Mammadov
Quick Answer
Raul Mammadov came through the Asta Mingachevir academy, had a loan spell at Sabail, and joined Kepez on loan on 17 August 2025, a young centre-back with 10 caps for Azerbaijan’s U21 side. His biggest strength is regular loan minutes at top-flight level from a young age; the key watch point is that his loan deal expires 30 June 2026 with his permanent future unclear.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Raul Mammadov |
| Date of birth | 28 April 2004 |
| Age | 22 |
| Place of birth | Azerbaijan |
| Nationality | Azerbaijan |
| Primary position | Centre-Back |
| Shirt number | Data unavailable |
| Current club | Kepez (17 August 2025 (on loan from Asta Mingachevir)) |
| Contract status | Until 30 June 2026 (loan spell) |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Academy | Asta Mingachevir | Azerbaijan — parent club |
| 2024-2025 | Sabail (loan) | Azerbaijan Premier League — loan spell ended 30 June 2026 |
| 2025-present | Kepez (loan) | Azerbaijan Premier League — on loan from Asta Mingachevir |
Mammadov came through the Asta Mingachevir academy and continued his professional career through loan deals. He previously spent a loan spell at Sabail, which ended 30 June 2026. He joined Kepez on loan on 17 August 2025. He has earned 10 caps and 1 goal for Azerbaijan’s U21 national team.
Playing Style & Assessment
Mammadov offers a developing centre-back profile who has already built up top-flight experience through loan spells despite his young age.
Strengths
- U21 national-team experience — 10 caps and 1 goal for Azerbaijan’s U21 side points to an organised development path.
- Young age — At 22, still early in the development curve for a centre-back.
- Varied loan experience — Successive loans at Sabail and Kepez have given him exposure to different systems.
Development Areas
- Loan-status uncertainty — His Kepez loan expiring 30 June 2026 leaves his permanent future unclear.
- Limited public statistics — Public data on his match statistics at Kepez remains limited.
- Parent-club plan clarity — How Asta Mingachevir plans to use him long-term is not clear in public sources.
Level Projection
Verdict: A young centre-back with U21 national-team experience, developing through loan deals; could be assessed as a long-term development project for lower-to-mid-table Süper Lig sides that develop young players.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Development centre-back candidate (loan status to be monitored) |
| Primary role | Centre-Back |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | U21 national-team experience |
| Key risk | Loan-status uncertainty |
| Scout verdict | Track for a while longer |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Raul Mammadov? A young Azerbaijani centre-back who came through the Asta Mingachevir academy, had a loan spell at Sabail, and joined Kepez on loan in 2025.
Is Raul Mammadov a permanent Kepez player? No, he is on loan from Asta Mingachevir; his loan deal expires 30 June 2026.
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.
- Transfermarkt — Raul Mammadov profile data
- Transfermarkt — Kapaz PFK squad page
