Vagif Sadygov (born 1 April 1959, Azerbaijani: Vaqif Sadıqov) is an Azerbaijani football manager.
Life and career
Sadygov started playing football as a midfielder for Araz Nakhichevan. His club career included spells with
Neftchi Baku, Khazar
Sumgayit and FC Nistru Otaci. After end of his career, he moved into management, first with
Neftchi Baku in 1993, then with ANS Pivani Baki.
[ Echo-Az.com - News Archive "Interview with V.Sadygov" 28 August 2002 ] He also managed
Shafa Baku, Azerbaijan national under-21 football team in 1996, which then led him to manage Azerbaijan national football team in 1997. After unsuccessful results, he dismissed in 1998, but returned in 2005 to replace the Brazilian Carlos Alberto Torres.
[ Uefa.com "Coaches culled in Azerbaijan" 21 July 2005] He also managed
Shafa Baku, Genclerbirliyi Sumgayit, Azerbaijan national under-21 football team.
Achievements
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