Nigerian players in the Azerbaijan Premier League
17 players all-time · 2 active now
17 Nigerian footballers have played for Azerbaijan Premier League clubs according to Wikidata, most often at Gabala FC (4), Qarabağ FK (3), Shamakhi FK (2). 2 are in the league now: Taofeek Ismaheel, Olawale Onanuga.
| Player | Club(s) | Years | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innocent Emeghara | Qarabağ FK | 2014–2015 | 7 | 4 |
| Ifeanyi Emeghara | Gabala FC | 2013–2013 | 4 | 0 |
| Abdulwaheed Afolabi | Gabala FC | 2013–2014 | 22 | 1 |
| Lucky Idahor | Shamakhi FK | 2004–2006 | 19 | 5 |
| Tony Alegbe | Shamakhi FK | 2006–2007 | 18 | 2 |
| Ekigho Ehiosun | Gabala FC | 2014–2015 | 29 | 6 |
| Nduka Usim | Simurq PFC | 2014–2014 | 0 | 0 |
| Taofeek Ismaheel now | Qarabağ FK | 2026–now | 1 | 0 |
| Emeka Opara | Khazar Lankaran FC, Qarabağ FK | 2009–2013 | 52 | 10 |
| Chimezie Mbah | Zira FK | 2015– | – | – |
| Ahmad Tijani | FC Baku | 2007–2010 | 52 | 14 |
| David Oniya | Neftchi Baku PFC | 2004–2007 | – | – |
| Oto John | Turan Tovuz PFK | ?– | – | – |
| Victor Igbekoi | Turan Tovuz PFK | ?– | – | – |
| Oche Ochowechi now | Gabala FC | 2024–now | – | – |
| Olawale Onanuga now | Kapaz PFC | 2025–now | – | – |
| Abdullahi Shuaibu | Kapaz PFC | ?– | – | – |