Amit Guluzade
A footballer who transitioned to coaching his hometown club, steering its fortunes from the midfield to the sidelines.
Born 1992 (age 34)·Azerbaijani footballer·Birthday: November 20·Millennials
Biography
Amit Guluzade's story is one of local loyalty in the world of football. Born in 1992 in Azerbaijan, he built his playing career not as a globetrotting star, but as a dedicated midfielder for clubs within his country's domestic league. His technical skill and understanding of the game were most prominently displayed during his time with Keşla FK (formerly Inter Baku), where he became a familiar and reliable presence in the center of the park. Rather than seeking opportunities abroad as his playing days advanced, Guluzade looked to the dugout. He moved into coaching, applying the tactical knowledge honed over years as a professional. In a fitting full-circle move, he took the helm at Qaradağ Lökbatan, a club based in a suburb of Baku. His appointment as head coach signaled a new chapter, shifting his influence from executing plays on the pitch to designing them for a new generation of Azerbaijani players, aiming to build success close to home.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Amit was born in 1992, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Amit Was Born
The biggest hits of 1992
#1 Movie
Aladdin
Best Picture
Unforgiven
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Amit's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1992Born
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1997Started school
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2005Became a teenager
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Could drive
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2010Could vote
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Turned 21
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2022Turned 30
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 34 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Played as a professional midfielder for several top-tier Azerbaijani clubs, including Keşla FK and Sumgayit.
- Appointed head coach of the Azerbaijani club Qaradağ Lökbatan, leading the team's development.
- Represented Azerbaijan at various youth international levels during his playing career.
Did You Know?
He is known by the nickname 'Qılınc' (which means 'Sword' in Azerbaijani) in football circles.
He married Ukrainian dancer Dizhe Valeriya in a July 2025 ceremony.
He holds a UEFA A coaching license, qualifying him to coach professional teams.
“The pass must find its man, the game must find its rhythm.”
