# Emin Mahmudov  > Midfielder · Azerbaijan · [Azerbaijan](https://betsprinter.com/teams/1798) · [Canonical HTML](https://betsprinter.com/players/48086) ## Quick facts | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Age | 34 | | Date of birth | 1992-04-27 | | Nationality | Azerbaijan | | Position | Midfielder | | Height | 176 cm | | Weight | 67 kg | | Current club | [Azerbaijan](https://betsprinter.com/teams/1798) | | Competition | [WC Qualification Europe](https://betsprinter.com/leagues/34) | ## Season snapshot | Metric | Value | | --- | ---: | | Season | 2022 | | Competition | WC Qualification Europe | | Appearances | 8 | | Minutes | 705 | | Goals | 4 | | Assists | 1 | | Average rating | 7.74 | ## Profile ### Veteran midfielder carrying limited minutes and influence ## Profile 34 years old, a central midfielder representing Azerbaijan and listed with the national side as his current club, brings experience to the middle of the park[^fact-1]. The profile is that of a senior campaigner whose role is oriented toward game management and short, effective spells rather than high-volume minutes[^fact-1]. ## Season form Playing time this campaign has been limited: 6 appearances and 458 minutes on the pitch[^fact-2]. Output in those minutes has been modest — 1 goal and no assists recorded[^fact-3]. Provider-average ratings put him at 6.98 across the season, a mark that implies steady if unspectacular contributions when available[^fact-4]. xG and xA numbers were not supplied in the available facts, so goal- and chance-quality context cannot be quantified here. ## Availability & momentum Minutes and appearances indicate a rotational or managed availability rather than an every-game starter, with 458 minutes across 6 outings signalling intermittent usage[^fact-2]. There is no supplied data about injuries, suspensions, or the exact timing of the last match, so fitness status cannot be confirmed beyond what the minutes total suggests[^fact-2]. The average rating of 6.98 offers a clearer read on momentum: it points to performances that are serviceable and rarely match-changing, but sufficiently reliable to justify selection in specific contexts[^fact-4]. ## What to watch Heading into the next fixture, the pragmatic angle is to track deployment pattern first: whether he starts or is brought on for controlled minutes will define his immediate value, given the six appearances and sub-500-minute season total[^fact-2]. With one goal recorded this season, finishing chances appear rare and should be treated as low-probability events unless deployment or role changes[^fact-3]. The clearest pick that surfaces from the supplied facts is monitoring minutes — any uptick from his current average workload is the single most meaningful signal of increased influence, because the underlying output and ratings are steady but not prolific[^fact-2][^fact-4]. ### Cited facts [^fact-1]: **Identity** — 34 years old · Azerbaijan · Midfielder · current club Azerbaijan. [^fact-2]: **Season volume** — 6 appearances (2026), 458 minutes on the pitch. [^fact-3]: **Season output** — 1 goal and 0 assists recorded. [^fact-4]: **Average rating** — Provider rating averages 6.98 across the season. --- Methodology: . Canonical HTML: .