Zaur Hashimov
Azerbaijani footballer and manager
Born
January 24th, 1981
44 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Azerbaijan
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Played as a midfielder in professional football, primarily associated with FC Baku and the Azerbaijani national team. Transitioned to management after retirement from playing. Served as head coach for multiple clubs, contributing to the development of football in Azerbaijan.
Played for FC Baku
Managed several Azerbaijani clubs
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