Anatoli Nuriyev

Anatoli Nuriyev is a midfielder whose career has connected Ukrainian football with Azerbaijan’s international game. Born in Mukachevo, Ukraine, he developed with DYuFC Mukacheve, Munkach Mukacheve and FC Hoverla Uzhhorod. In 2016–17, he scored 25 goals in 17 matches for amateur side FC Serednie to become the Zakarpattia Oblast championship’s top scorer. He then progressed through FC Mynai, helping the club rise to Ukraine’s Premier League. In 2020/21, Nuriyev scored 10 goals in the Ukrainian top flight. After a spell with Kolos Kovalivka, he moved to Azerbaijan, representing Sabah FA and contributing to league silver and bronze medals. He had earlier represented Ukraine’s student team at the 2019 Summer Universiade before making his Azerbaijan senior debut against Portugal in March 2021. Now listed with Kisvarda FC, Nuriyev brings experience from Ukrainian and Azerbaijani football to his midfield role.