Idman.biz
15-year-old Ali Bashirov is considered one of the most promising players in Azerbaijani football. He is a member of the Azerbaijan national team and a player for the U-17 team of "Qarabag". The club's head coach, Gurban Gurbanov, has repeatedly invited Bashirov to training sessions and training camps with the main team.
Bashirov has been a "Real Madrid" fan since childhood, and his idol is Cristiano Ronaldo.
"My biggest dream is to wear the jersey of this club one day and play an official match in its squad," Ali Bashirov told Idman.Biz in an interview.
His sports journey began when his father took Ali to the football section. According to the young player, he was the best football player there and was invited to a viewing at the "Qarabag" academy at the age of seven, where he was accepted. He started training with children a year older than himself.
Currently, Ali Bashirov has reached such a level that Gurban Gurbanov invites him to training sessions with the main team. He recalls how this happened for the first time: "That day we had a game. I returned home and unexpectedly received a call from the head coach saying that I would train with the main team tomorrow. I was very happy, because gaining this experience at such a young age was a great honor for me. I was a little nervous during training, but the coaching staff encouraged me. Then gradually came relaxation and self-confidence. From the first day, both the players and the staff of "Qarabag" were very friendly to me."
Bashirov believes that Gurban Gurbanov paid attention to him because he takes training and games seriously and accurately fulfills the tasks assigned to him.
"I can't say what the coaches think about me. They know it better. I will just continue to do my best and do my job well," the football player added.
Ali Bashirov also spoke about the situation of the Agdam club in the Azerbaijan Premier League: "The championship is still ongoing. As both a fan and a "Qarabag" player, I believe that our team will eventually achieve its goal."
Bashirov also confirmed the information about receiving an invitation to a viewing at the "Strasbourg" (France) club. "This offer came to the club and my family through managers who watched my games. I thank "Qarabag" for taking a positive approach to this and allowing me to go to France for a viewing." Bashirov added that he will talk about the details of a possible transfer after the trip takes place.
The young football player noted that although he is focused on developing his football career, he also takes education seriously and studies well. He is interested in technical subjects and plans to specialize in this area in the future. Outside of football, he likes to read books, play chess and table tennis.
