Aleksandr Azimov | |
Fullname: | Aleksandr Uzakovich Azimov |
Birth Date: | 3 January 1961 |
Birth Place: | Tajikistan |
Position: | Striker |
Years1: | 1981–1990 |
Clubs1: | CSKA Pamir Dushanbe |
Caps1: | 309 |
Goals1: | 77 |
Years2: | 1990 |
Clubs2: | SK Austria Klagenfurt |
Years3: | 1991–1992 |
Clubs3: | Wolfsberger AC |
Aleksandr Uzakovich Azimov (Russian: Александр Азимов; born 3 January 1961) is a Tajikistani former footballer who played as a striker.
Azimov moved to Uzbekistan at the age of sixteen. After that, he returned to Tajikistan and attended school.[1]
Azimov has been described as a "popular and recognizable football player in Tajikistan".[2] In 1981, he signed for Tajikistani side CSKA Pamir Dushanbe. He helped the club win the league. In 1990, he signed for Austrian side SK Austria Klagenfurt. In 1991, he signed for Austrian side Wolfsberger AC.
Azimov mainly operated as a striker. He was known for his shooting ability and free-kick ability.[3]
After retiring from professional football, Azimov moved to Germany. He is the father of German footballer Alexander Frank.