Aleksey Isayev: “Azerbaijan is my second homeland”

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27 August 2025 12:29
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Aleksey Isayev: “Azerbaijan is my second homeland”

Qarabag midfielder Aleksey Isayev has shared the story of his journey with the Azerbaijan national team.

In an interview with “Championat,” he revealed that he received an offer to play for Azerbaijan shortly after his first year at Sumgayit, Idman.biz reports.

The midfielder expressed gratitude to those who gave him the opportunity: “To be honest, I had doubts. When I first joined the national team, I almost immediately wanted to go back. I was wondering if I really needed this. I grew up in Siberia and had dreams of playing for the Russian national team. But I am thankful to the people who gave me this chance. I never thought I would go to another country’s team with such enthusiasm. I am proud and happy to represent this country internationally, and I always do my best for it.”

Born in Siberia, the footballer emphasized that he considers Azerbaijan his second home: “Many people underestimate the Azerbaijan championship. The level of football here is very good. Qarabag, Neftchi, Sabah, Zira, and Kurban Berdyev’s Turan are very strong teams. There are talented local players and quality foreign players. That’s why I never thought about where it would be easier. My only childhood doubt was about playing for Russia. I thought I had a chance there.”

Aleksey Isayev, a product of Krasnoyarsk football, has played professionally for Enisey, Zenit-2, Sabah, and Qarabag.

Idman.biz