Azerbaijani Winger Rufat Abdulazade Joins Ironi Kiryat Shmona Until Season End
Ironi Kiryat Shmona announced on June 30, 2026, the signing of 25-year-old Azerbaijani right winger Rufat Abdulazade until the end of the season. Abdulazade is expected to join head coach Shai Bereda's squad after arriving in Israel, completing medical tests, and officially signing with the club.
Abdulazade is set to strengthen the team's attacking line. He had a breakthrough 2024/2025 season with Səbail in the Azerbaijani Premier League, scoring eight goals and providing six assists. Last year, he was signed by Croatian top-tier club Varaždin and was loaned back to the Azerbaijani league in January.
Additionally, Abdulazade has represented Azerbaijan at various national team levels, bringing international experience to Ironi Kiryat Shmona's roster.
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