Biography
Who is Abdukodir Khusanov?
Early career and Bunyodkor
Abdukodir Khusanov grew up in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. He developed his skills within the youth system of the Uzbek club Bunyodkor until he reached the age of 18. This period provided the foundation for his professional path in football.
In March 2022, he moved to Belarus to join Energetik-BGU. He made his professional debut for the club on 19 March 2022 against Vitebsk. During his time there, he scored a goal and provided two assists in a single match against Neman Grodno on 2 May 2022.
Move to France and Lens
Khusanov transferred to the French side Lens on 24 July 2023 under a four-year contract. He made his Ligue 1 debut on 16 September 2023 against Metz. By doing so, he became the first player from Uzbekistan to compete in Ligue 1.
He also played in the UEFA Champions League for Lens, making his debut in a match against Arsenal. At 19 years and 9 months old, he was the youngest Uzbek player to feature in that competition. His final appearance for the club occurred on 22 December 2024 in a Coupe de France match against Paris Saint-Germain.
Manchester City and Premier League
In January 2025, Abdukodir Khusanov joined Manchester City on a four-and-a-half-year deal. This move made him the first Uzbek footballer to play in the English Premier League. He made his debut for the club against Chelsea on 25 January 2025.
He scored his first goal for Manchester City on 8 February 2025 during an FA Cup match against Leyton Orient. Following his success, he extended his contract with the club until 2031 on 25 July 2026. Manager Pep Guardiola described him as a top signing during his tenure.
Uzbekistan international career
Khusanov has represented Uzbekistan at various youth levels, including the under-17, under-19, and under-20 teams. He was a key part of the Uzbekistan U20 squad that won the AFC U-20 Asian Cup in 2023. He also participated in the FIFA U-20 World Cup that same year.
He earned his first senior international call-up in June 2023 for the CAFA Nations Cup. He played for the senior national team during the 2023 AFC Asian Cup and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. His defensive efforts helped Uzbekistan qualify for their first-ever FIFA World Cup appearance.
Personal life and family
The footballer is the son of Khikmat Khashimov, who previously played professional football for PFK Metallurg Bekabad. The name Abduqodir is of Arabic origin and carries the meaning servant of the Almighty. He was born in Tashkent on 29 February 2004.
In May 2025, he got married in a traditional ceremony held in Tashkent. He has received several honors, including the Medal Kelajak Bunyodkori in 2023. He was also named in the IFFHS Asian Men's Team of the Year in 2023 and 2025.
Birthday and age
Abdukodir Khusanov was born on February 29, 2004, which makes Abdukodir 22 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Abdukodir shares the date with 8 other famous people.
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