Yusif Imanov İmişli Scout Report
Yusif Imanov
Quick Answer
Yusif Imanov debuted in the Azerbaijan Premier League with Sabah and played for Kapaz before joining İmişli on a free transfer on 14 July 2026. He stands 1.92m and has 1 senior Azerbaijan cap. His biggest strength is his physical height advantage plus national-team experience; the key question is that his first season at İmişli has not yet been observed.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Yusif Imanov |
| Date of birth | 27 September 2002 |
| Age | 23 |
| Place of birth | Agdam, Azerbaijan |
| Nationality | Azerbaijan |
| Primary position | Goalkeeper |
| Shirt number | 1 |
| Current club | İmişli (14 July 2026 (free transfer from Kapaz)) |
| Contract status | Until 30 June 2028 (with a one-year extension option) |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Early career | Sabah academy | Azerbaijan — league debut 19 March 2022 for Sabah vs Sabail |
| 2022-2026 | Kapaz | Azerbaijan Premier League — won the Azerbaijan Cup |
| 2026-present | İmişli | Azerbaijan Premier League |
Born in Agdam, Imanov came through the Sabah academy and made his league debut on 19 March 2022 against Sabail. He then moved to Kapaz, where he won the Azerbaijan Cup. He joined İmişli on a free transfer on 14 July 2026, signing through 30 June 2028 with a one-year extension option. He has 1 senior Azerbaijan cap.
Playing Style & Assessment
Imanov offers a goalkeeper profile built around a natural height advantage on crosses and the goal line, shaped by national-team-level experience.
Strengths
- Physical height advantage — Standing 1.92m gives him a clear edge on crosses and in one-on-one situations.
- National-team experience — A senior Azerbaijan cap points to familiarity with top-level pressure.
- Cup-winning experience — Winning the Azerbaijan Cup at Kapaz points to big-match experience.
Development Areas
- New-signing risk — His performances at İmişli have not yet been observed, so the adaptation process is uncertain.
- Small national-team sample — Only 1 senior cap is a limited sample for judging top-level consistency.
- No current data yet — Public goals-conceded and clean-sheet data at İmişli has not yet accumulated.
Level Projection
Verdict: A physically imposing goalkeeper with national-team experience; could be a competitive starting option for mid-table Süper Lig sides, though his first season at İmişli should be observed first.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Süper Lig starting-level option (first-season form pending) |
| Primary role | Goalkeeper |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | Physical height advantage |
| Key risk | New-signing risk |
| Scout verdict | Track live |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Yusif Imanov? A goalkeeper who played for Sabah and Kapaz before joining İmişli free in July 2026, with senior Azerbaijan national-team experience.
How tall is Yusif Imanov? 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in).
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 — Yusif İmanov
- Transfermarkt — Yusif Imanov profile data
- Premier League (Azerbaijan) — Yusif Imanov statistics
