# Elvin Cafarquliyev

> Defender · Azerbaijan · [Azerbaijan](https://betsprinter.com/teams/1798) · [Canonical HTML](https://betsprinter.com/players/48090)

## Quick facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Age | 25 |
| Date of birth | 2000-10-26 |
| Nationality | Azerbaijan |
| Position | Defender |
| Height | 180 cm |
| Current club | [Azerbaijan](https://betsprinter.com/teams/1798) |
| Competition | [WC Qualification Europe](https://betsprinter.com/leagues/34) |

## Season snapshot

| Metric | Value |
| --- | ---: |
| Season | 2026 |
| Competition | WC Qualification Europe |
| Appearances | 4 |
| Minutes | 360 |
| Goals | 0 |
| Assists | 0 |
| Average rating | 6.49 |

## Profile

### Late-developing defensive option with quiet minutes

## Profile
Elvin Cafarquliyev is a 25-year-old defender from Azerbaijan playing for the national side, listed as currently with Azerbaijan for club purposes[^fact-1]. The profile is of a player used in a defensive capacity rather than an offensive utility, one whose role leans toward shutting down situations when called upon rather than producing end-product.

## Season form
Playing time has been extremely limited this campaign: 4 appearances in 2026 totaling 360 minutes on the pitch[^fact-2]. That sample is small enough to make trend lines noisy, but it is large enough to conclude that involvement has been intermittent rather than constant. Across those minutes, provider data assigns an average rating of 6.75 for the season[^fact-3], a figure that sits in a modest band—neither a standout nor a liability in the abstract. With only four outings and exactly 360 minutes logged, expectation management is important: the rating reflects a handful of 90-minute equivalents and should be interpreted in that context[^fact-2][^fact-3].

## Availability & momentum
Availability appears limited to sporadic appearances rather than a nailed-on role, given the 4 appearances and 360 minutes recorded in 2026[^fact-2]. This level of involvement suggests selection is situation-dependent; momentum is therefore fragile because consistent match minutes have not been accumulated. The season-average rating of 6.75 indicates performances have been steady enough when deployed to avoid clear negative headlines, but the small volume of minutes prevents declaring any sustained upward trajectory[^fact-2][^fact-3].

## What to watch
Attention should be paid to whether minutes increase from the current base of 360 in 2026 and if appearances move beyond the current count of four[^fact-2]. A step up in minutes would be the clearest signal that a coaching staff trusts this defender for longer spells; until that happens, value assessments should treat the player as a depth option with occasional starting potential. The average provider rating of 6.75 provides a baseline performance expectation when on the field, which can be used to benchmark any future spell that surpasses the present total of 360 minutes and four appearances[^fact-3][^fact-2].

### Cited facts

[^fact-1]: **Identity** — 25 years old · Azerbaijan · Defender · current club Azerbaijan.
[^fact-2]: **Season volume** — 4 appearances (2026), 360 minutes on the pitch.
[^fact-3]: **Average rating** — Provider rating averages 6.75 across the season.

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