The number of Asian football players who have found their way to the leading European championships and are demonstrating their potential is growing. Among them is the representative of our country, Abdukodir Khusanov.
Khusanov's big transfer
On January 20, 2025, the central defender of the Uzbekistan national team, Abdukodir Khusanov, left the French club "Lans" for the English giant "Manchester City." This move was noted as one of the most controversial transfers of the year.
Currently, the 21-year-old defender is striving to prove himself under Josep Guardiola. The fact that Abdukodir remained in the team while the squad was being reduced at City shows how important his position is becoming at the club.
Place in the symbolic team
Experts from score90.com, a reputable source in the football world, have compiled symbolic national teams from the strongest players across continents.
Abdukodir Khusanov is also part of the symbolic team from Asian countries. It is noteworthy that only three countries - Japan, South Korea, and Uzbekistan - were included in this composition.
The symbolic composition was formed as follows:
- Goalkeeper: Sion Suzuki (Parma, Japan, €20 million)
- Defenders: Hiroki Ito (Bayern Munich, Japan, €25 million), Min Jay Kim (Bayern Munich, South Korea, €40 million), Abdukodir Khusanov (Manchester City, Uzbekistan, €35 million), Takehiro Tomiyasu (Arsenal, Japan, €18 million)
- Midfielders: Ritsu Doan (Eintracht Frankfurt, Japan, €25 million), Wataru Endo (Liverpool, Japan, €8 million), Kang In Lee (Paris Saint-Germain, South Korea, €25 million).
- Forwards: Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton, Japan, €40 million), Son Heung-min (Los Angeles, South Korea, €20 million), Takefuso Kubo (Real Sociedad, Japan, €30 million)
Khusanov's path
During his professional career, Abdukodir Khusanov represented Belarusian "Energetik-BGU," French "Lans," and English "Manchester City." He made history as the only Uzbek footballer to play in two national leagues as part of the "top-5" league.
Conclusion
Khusanov's inclusion in the symbolic team indicates how influential a player he is becoming. This young man, who worthily defends the honor of our country in Europe, is also recognized as one of the strongest representatives of Asian football.
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