Samadagha Shikhlarov is a former Azerbaijani footballer, who played as forward for Neftchi Baku PFC, Khazar, OIK Kiev, Chiraqqala Siyazan.

Shikhlarov was well known for his heading ability, remembered for his two goals against Spartak Moscow

FC Spartak Moscow

FC Spartak Moscow is a Russian football club from Moscow. Having won 12 Soviet championships and 9 of 19 Russian championships they are one of the country's most successful clubs. They have also won the Soviet Cup 10 times and the Russian Cup 3 times...

 in 1982. He played for the Neftchi Baku up to 152 times, by scoring 21 goals in Soviet Top League

Soviet Top League

The Soviet Top League since 1970 was officially known as the Supreme League serving as the top division of Soviet Union football since 1936.It was one of the best football leagues in Europe ranking second among the UEFA members in 1988-1989 seasons...

 and twice for the Soviet Union national football team. He was appointed as Neftchi's scout in March 2009. However, moved to Olimpik-Shuvalan PFC Baku after Nazim Suleymanov

Nazim Suleymanov

Nazim Suleymanov is a Soviet and Azerbaijani footballer best known as a striker for Alania Vladikavkaz in the 1990s. He is currently coach of AZAL PFC Baku....

's arrival to the club.

External links

• Player's Official Site
• Player's Profile at Neftchi's Official Site
• Player's Profile at klisf.info