Ruslan Abdullayev

Ruslan Abdulla oğlu Abdullayev (Russian: Руслан Абдуллаев; 7 March 1944 – 31 January 2002) was an Azerbaijani football manager and player.

Abdullayev was born in 1944 in Azerbaijan. He attended the Higher School of Coaches in Russia.

In 1998, Abullayev was appointed manager of Azerbaijani side Kapaz. He helped the club win the 1998–99 Azerbaijan Top League.^{[citation needed]}

Abdullayev mainly operated as a forward. He was described as "distinguished by his game discipline, focus on the goal, technique and dedication".

Abdullayev was married. He was the father of Azerbaijani football manager Elkhan Abdullayev.