Last updated on May 12, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Nəriman Axundzadə
21 years old
Columbus Crew 
MLS Position
Forward
Height
-
Weight
-
Date of Birth - Nationality
23 Apr 2004 - Azerbaijan
Birth City
Statistics of N. Axundzadə — Season 2025/2026
📊 General
Appearances
7
Starts
6
Minutes played
569
Goals
1
Average rating
0/10
Cards
0
Yellow
-
0
Red
⚽ Offensive stats
Goals / Assists
1 goals / 0 assists
Total / on target shots
0 shots / 0 on target
Key passes
0
Dribbles success %
- (0/0)
Duels won %
- (0/0)
Penalties drawn
0
📊 General
Appearances
23
Starts
16
Minutes played
950
Goals
1
Average rating
6.53/10
Cards
2
Yellows
-
0
Red
⚽ Offensive stats
Goals / Assists
1 goals / 2 assists
Total / on target shots
4 shots / 1 on target
Dribbles success %
33% (2/6)
Duels won %
36% (17/47)
Standings MLS 2025/2026
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  San Diego | 34 | 19 | 6 | 9 | 64 | 41 | +23 | 63 | WWLDL |
| 2 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 34 | 18 | 9 | 7 | 66 | 38 | +28 | 63 | LWWDD |
| 3 |  Los Angeles FC | 34 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 65 | 40 | +25 | 60 | DLWWW |
| 4 |  Minnesota United FC | 34 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 56 | 39 | +17 | 58 | LWDLW |
| 5 |  Seattle Sounders | 34 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 58 | 48 | +10 | 55 | WWWDL |
| 6 |  Austin | 34 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 37 | 45 | -8 | 47 | LWLLW |
| 7 |  FC Dallas | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 52 | 55 | -3 | 44 | WLWDW |
| 8 |  Portland Timbers | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 41 | 48 | -7 | 44 | LLDDL |
| 9 |  Real Salt Lake | 34 | 12 | 5 | 17 | 38 | 49 | -11 | 41 | DLWWL |
| 10 |  San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 60 | 63 | -3 | 41 | WLWLL |
| 11 |  Colorado Rapids | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 44 | 56 | -12 | 41 | DLDLW |
| 12 |  Houston Dynamo | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 43 | 56 | -13 | 37 | DLLWL |
| 13 |  St. Louis City | 34 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 44 | 58 | -14 | 32 | DWLWW |
| 14 |  Los Angeles Galaxy | 34 | 7 | 9 | 18 | 46 | 66 | -20 | 30 | WWLWL |
| 15 |  Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 46 | 70 | -24 | 28 | DLLLL |
Champions League UCL Qualification Europa / Conf. League Relegation zone
Squad — Columbus Crew
Career of N. Axundzadə since 2018
2025/2026
Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew23Apps
1Goals
2Assists
Rating
2024/2025
Qarabag
Qarabag39Apps
11Goals
-Assists
Rating
2023/2024Qarabag
Qarabag40Apps
16Goals
-Assists
Rating
2022/2023Qarabag
Qarabag9Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2025/2026Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew7Apps
1Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2024/2025Qarabag
Qarabag31Apps
9Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2023/2024Qarabag
Qarabag31Apps
12Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2022/2023Qarabag
Qarabag9Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
TRANSFERS
2026
Qarabag
→
Columbus Crew
Transfer
Qarabag
Columbus Crew
HONOURS
Premyer Liqa
Azerbaijan
2024/2025
Winner
Cup
Azerbaijan
2024/2025
2nd Place
Premyer Liqa
Azerbaijan
2023/2024
Winner
Cup
Azerbaijan
2023/2024
Winner
Premyer Liqa
Azerbaijan
2022/2023
Winner
BIOGRAPHY
A key member of Columbus Crew's squad, N. Axundzadə has been an important figure in the MLS this season. His Azerbaijan roots have shaped his footballing identity, blending physicality with technical quality. A forward by trade, he has mastered the demands of his position through years of professional experience. His finishing instinct and ability to create chances make him one of the most serious attacking threats in his league. Over the course of his career, he has represented several clubs — Azerbaijan, Qarabag, Azerbaijan U19 — each step adding depth to his footballing education. His honours include Cup, Premyer Liqa, achievements that reflect sustained excellence throughout his professional career. The 2025/2026 season provides him with the opportunity to consolidate his status within Columbus Crew's first team. With his technical ability and competitive drive, N. Axundzadə has many more chapters to write in his professional story.