Abdukodir Khusanov’s Transfer Costs More Than Most Asian National Teams

The transfer of Uzbekistan national team defender Abdukodir Khusanov to Manchester City has made headlines in football history. The English champions will pay the French club RC Lens €40 million as a transfer fee, along with an additional €10 million in bonuses, as per negotiations.

Statistics experts have pointed out an interesting comparison: the fee paid for Khusanov surpasses the total market value of many Asian national teams.

Asia’s Most Valuable National Teams (Transfermarkt Data):

1. Japan: €280.5 million.
2. South Korea: €158.15 million.
3. Uzbekistan: €47 million.
4. Iran: €46.65 million.

Australia comes fifth with a valuation of €39 million. Other nations like the UAE (€35 million), Qatar (€18.98 million), Saudi Arabia (€18.85 million), China (€13.5 million), and North Korea (€5.8 million) rank much lower.

A New Record for Uzbekistan and Central Asia:
Previously, Eldor Shomurodov’s 2021 transfer to AS Roma for €19.6 million was the most expensive deal in Uzbekistan football history. Now, Khusanov’s €40 million move sets a new record for Central Asian football.

Шухрат Раззаков

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