3 Abdukodir Khusanov
Abdukodir Khusanov, 2004-05-29, Defender for Uzbekistan, plays for Manchester City. 10 international caps, 0 goals. Part of Uzbekistan's 2026 World Cup Group K squad.
Biography
Manchester City centre-back and Uzbekistan's most high-profile young defender. Currently plying his trade at Manchester City, a dependable defender, Abdukodir Khusanov combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Uzbekistan's backline. Has earned 10 international caps. Born in 2004, the 21-year-old is already making waves at the international level, with an exciting career ahead. Set to represent Uzbekistan at the 2026 FIFA World Cup — a historic moment for the nation.
Career Timeline
While at Lens, he became the first Uzbek to play in Ligue 1, and a key player for the club before joining Manchester City in 2025, making history by becoming the first Uzbek player in the English Premier League.
He earned a senior call-up in 2023, representing them at the 2023 AFC Asian Cup.