Tarlan Ahmadli Araz-Naxçıvan Scout Report
Tarlan Ahmadli
Quick Answer
Tarlan Ahmadli played for Sumgayit, Khazar Baku, Sabah, Gabala and Turan Tovuz before joining Araz-Naxçıvan in summer 2024 and quickly becoming the starting keeper. In 2025-26 he made 11 appearances, conceded 20 goals and kept 2 clean sheets, taking his club total to 15 games, 26 goals conceded and 3 clean sheets. His biggest strength is the broad league experience gathered at multiple clubs; the key question is his high goals-conceded rate and how it relates to overall team defending.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Tarlan Ahmadli |
| Date of birth | 21 November 1994 |
| Age | 31 |
| Place of birth | Azerbaijan |
| Nationality | Azerbaijan |
| Primary position | Goalkeeper |
| Shirt number | 94 |
| Current club | Araz-Naxçıvan (Summer 2024 (contract extended one more year in 2026)) |
| Contract status | Until 30 June 2027 |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-2017 | Sumgayit | Azerbaijan Premier League |
| 2017-2018 | Khazar Baku | Azerbaijan Premier League |
| 2018-2019 | Sabah | Azerbaijan Premier League |
| 2019-2021 | Gabala | Azerbaijan Premier League |
| 2021-2022 | Sumgayit | Azerbaijan Premier League |
| 2022-2024 | Turan Tovuz | Azerbaijan Premier League |
| 2024-present | Araz-Naxçıvan | Azerbaijan Premier League — 15 games, 26 goals conceded, 3 clean sheets (club career) |
Ahmadli began his career at Sumgayit and built broad goalkeeping experience across Azerbaijani football between 2013 and 2024 at Khazar Baku, Sabah, Gabala, Sumgayit again and Turan Tovuz. He joined Araz-Naxçıvan in summer 2024 and quickly became the club’s number one, extending his deal by a year in July 2026. He earned an Azerbaijan U21 cap in 2015.
Playing Style & Assessment
Ahmadli offers a classic shot-stopping profile shaped by experience at numerous clubs. His established status as the trusted starter reflects the coaching staff’s confidence in him.
Strengths
- Broad league experience — Having played for six different clubs points to adaptability across systems and pressure levels.
- Club continuity — Being Araz-Naxçıvan’s undisputed starter since 2024, with a 2026 extension, reflects staff trust.
- Reflex saves — A quick-reacting profile in close-range situations.
Development Areas
- Goals-conceded rate — Conceding 20 goals in 11 games points to a high rate that should be assessed alongside overall defensive organisation.
- Age — At 31, maintaining physical reflexes through the rest of his career is worth monitoring.
- Modern distribution — A classic-school profile that may be limited in build-out-from-the-back systems.
Level Projection
Verdict: One of the Azerbaijani league’s experienced, well-travelled goalkeepers; could be a rotation or experience signing for mid-to-lower Süper Lig clubs, though the high goals-conceded rate warrants close monitoring.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Süper Lig rotation goalkeeper |
| Primary role | Goalkeeper |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | Broad league experience |
| Key risk | Goals-conceded rate |
| Scout verdict | Should be tracked for another spell |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Tarlan Ahmadli? An experienced goalkeeper who played for six Azerbaijani clubs before joining Araz-Naxçıvan in 2024 and becoming the starter.
How many goals did Tarlan Ahmadli concede in 2025-26? 20 goals in 11 games, with 2 clean sheets.
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 — Tarlan Ahmadli
- CBC Sport — Tərlan Əhmədli daha bir il Araz-Naxçıvan’da
- Transfermarkt — Araz-Naxçıvan squad
