Jahangir Hasanzade

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Strategic Technical Director and former International Footballer (45 caps) with a UEFA PRO License. A high-level expert in international sports governance (UEFA Panel Member) and multi-sport event management. Proven track record in national-level technical reforms, elite coach education, and strategic development for major international competitions (FIFA/UEFA/CIS Games).

CORE COMPETENCIES

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International Governance: Member of UEFA Young and Amateur Competition Panel.

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Major Event Management: Technical Director for large-scale multi-sport organizations.

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Elite Coaching: UEFA PRO License & UEFA "A" Goalkeeper License.

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Systemic Reform: Transitioning youth ecosystems to "Grassroots Philosophy."

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Strategic Planning: Development of national football philosophies and technical roadmaps.

LEADERSHIP & TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

Technical Director | CIS Games Organization

(2025)

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Strategic Oversight: Leading the technical management, infrastructure coordination, and operational excellence for the major regional multi-sport event.

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Institutional Alignment: Coordinating international athletic standards and organizational protocols on a grand scale.

Technical Director | AFFA (Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan)

(2020 – Present)

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National Strategy: Authored and implemented the "National Game Philosophy."

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Youth Reform: Eliminated competitive rankings in U12 championships to prioritize technical growth (Grassroots Philosophy).

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Structural Innovation: Established the national Scouting Department and specialized fitness coaching pathways.

Member of Young and Amateur Competition Panel | UEFA

(2019 – Present)

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Contributing to the development of youth football and international competition standards at the European level.

Head of Grassroots Department | AFFA (2017 – 2020)

Executive Committee Member | PFC Sabail (2018 – 2020)

Assistant Head Coach | National Team U-21 (2017)

Manchester United Soccer Schools (AFFA) (2015 – 2017)

PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL CAREER (1995 – 2015)

Azerbaijan National Team ("A" Team)

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45 Appearances (1998 – 2007): Represented the nation in major international qualifiers.

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Club Honors: 3-time Champion of Azerbaijan, 3-time National Cup Winner.

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Key Clubs: Neftchi Baku, Garabagh Agdam,Inter Baku Volin Lutsk (Ukraine) ,Tavrija Semfiropol(Ukraine)

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

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UEFA CFM (Certificate in Football Management) – Belgium Edition (Graduated).

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UEFA PRO License – The highest coaching qualification in world football.

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UEFA "A" GK License – Specialized elite-level goalkeeper coaching.

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Graduate Student at KSUAE – Economics and Management focus.

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Azerbaijan State Academy of Physical Education and Sport – Sports Science.

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Manual Author: Published professional resource on "Fundamental Goalkeeper Skills."