Elman Tagaýew


Elman Tagaýew is a Turkmen international football midfielder of Azerbaijani descent, who last played for FC Ahal.

Biography

Born in Ashgabat in Azerbaijani family. Play football started in 8 years. In 2014, he married, his wife – Arina, two twin son Alan and Ali, 2015 year of birth.

Career

Club

Tagaýew started his career at Aşgabat before going on trial with Khazar Lankaran in early 2012. During his trial with Khazar Lankaran he appeared as a substitute, and scored, against Turkmenistan. Khazar declined to sign Tagaýew due to the players attitude during a game. Tagaýew went on to sign for AZAL in the summer of 2012, but only made 8 appearances before leaving in March 2013.
In June 2017, Tagayev signed a one-year contract with newly-promoted Azerbaijan Premier League team Səbail FK. Tagayev was released by Sabail FK at the end of the 2017–18 season.

International

Tagaýew's first international goal came against Nepal in the 2012 AFC Challenge Cup group stage.

Career statistics

Club

International

Statistics accurate as of match played 26 March 2017

International goals