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Aleksandr Azimov

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Aleksandr Azimov
Personal information
Full name Aleksandr Uzakovich Azimov
Date of birth (1961-01-03) January 3, 1961 (age 63)
Place of birth Tajikistan
Position(s) Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1981–1990 CSKA Pamir Dushanbe 309 (77)
1990 SK Austria Klagenfurt
1991–1992 Wolfsberger AC
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Aleksandr Uzakovich Azimov (Russian: Александр Азимов; born 3 January 1961) is a Tajikistani former footballer who played as a striker.

Early life

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Azimov moved to Uzbekistan at the age of sixteen. After that, he returned to Tajikistan and attended school.[1]

Career

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Azimov has been described as a "popular and recognizable football player in Tajikistan".[2] In 1981, he signed for Tajikistani side CSKA Pamir Dushanbe. He helped the club win the league. In 1990, he signed for Austrian side SK Austria Klagenfurt. In 1991, he signed for Austrian side Wolfsberger AC.

Style of play

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Azimov mainly operated as a striker. He was known for his shooting ability and free-kick ability.[3]

Personal life

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After retiring from professional football, Azimov moved to Germany. He is the father of German footballer Alexander Frank.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "Звездный час Азимова. Первый таджикский футболист". asiaplustj.info.
  2. ^ "Александр Азимов, стал вице-президентом футбольного клуба". sports.ru.
  3. ^ "Aleksandr Azimov - Varzish Sport article".