Biography
Who is Igor Sergeev?
Early life and career beginnings
Igor Sergeev was born on April 30, 1993, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. He began his football path establishing himself as a regular player at the under-20 level for his country. During the 2012 AFC U-19 Championship, Igor emerged as the top scorer of the tournament with seven goals. His performance helped lead the Uzbekistan under-20 team to the semi-finals, where they were defeated by South Korea.
He made his senior debut for the main Uzbekistan national team on September 10, 2013, during a FIFA World Cup qualification match against Jordan. Following this, Igor was named in the squad for the 2015 AFC Asian Cup held in Australia, where he played three matches and scored the winning goal in a 1 0 victory against North Korea.
Club career highlights
Igor started his club career with Pakhtakor Tashkent, making his Uzbek League debut on March 5, 2011, against Qizilqum Zarafshon as a late substitute. Over the years, he secured multiple titles with Pakhtakor, including the Uzbek League championships in 2012, 2014, 2015, and 2019, alongside domestic cup victories.
Throughout his career, Igor also played for several other teams. He had a loan spell at Chinese Super League club Beijing Guoan starting in July 2016 and later joined FC Aktobe in February 2021. Subsequently, he moved to Tobol in July 2021, where he scored a brace against Hajduk Split in the UEFA Europa Conference League, becoming the first Uzbek player to score in the competition. His later career moves included stints with BG Pathum United and a return to Pakhtakor before accepting an offer from Iranian club Persepolis in January 2026.
International achievements
Igor continued to represent the Uzbekistan national team across various major international competitions. His performance with BG Pathum United earned him another call-up for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup held in Qatar. Later, on June 2, 2026, he was included in the 26-man squad selected by head coach Fabio Cannavaro for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking the country's first-ever appearance in the tournament.
In addition to his team successes, Igor earned well-known individual accolades. He was named the Uzbek League Top Scorer in 2015 with 24 goals and again in 2025 with 20 goals. Also, he claimed the top scorer award at the 2025 CAFA Nations Cup and received the Uzbekistan Super League Player of the Month honors in April and May 2025.
Birthday and age
Igor Sergeev was born on April 30, 1993, which makes Igor 33 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Igor shares the date with 57 other famous people.
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