The 2026 World Cup is expected to be a historic tournament. Because for the first time, a number of new national teams from around the world will also debut in the World Cup. The list of the top 10 players in terms of expected transfer value (xTV) for these debutant national teams has been published, and the bright appearance of the name of Uzbekistan in it delighted many.
The most important news is that the absolute leader of this rating is Abdukodir Khusanov! The Manchester City defender was ranked as the highest-rated player among debuting national teams according to xTV. The €47.8 million award demonstrates his reliable performance throughout the season, consistent growth, and the high level of interest in Europe.
A number of other Uzbek footballers are also on the list. They literally became the most expensive guys among debuting nations.
Top 10 - players with the highest xTV among the debutants of the 2026 World Cup
1. Abdukodir Khusanov (Uzbekistan, 21 years old) - €47.8 million
Irresistible defense, sweet technical actions, and enormous potential. He is rightfully the leader of the list.
2. L. Costa (24 years old) - €21.7 million
Villarreal's winger stands out for his physical strength and speed.
3. Abbosbek Fayzullayev (Uzbekistan, 22 years old) - €10.0 million.
The rising midfielder at the Turkish club "Istanbul Bashakshehir" is attracting the attention of European scouts.
4. Eldor Shomurodov (Uzbekistan, 30 years old) - €9.3 million.
The experienced forward is still one of the most reliable strikers of his national team.
5. M. Tamari (28 years old) - €8.9 million
6. S. Hansen (23 years old) - €5.7 million.
7. V. Pina (23 years old) - €5.6 million
8. K. Lenini (28 years old) - €4.3 million
9. Sergino (24 years old) - €4.2 million.
10. T. Bani (22 years old) - €4.1 million.
ANOTHER RESPECT FOR UZBEK FOOTBALL
The presence of 3 Uzbek football players in the ranking is a vivid expression of what stage our country's football has reached. Abdukodir's designation as the absolute leader signifies high hopes placed on Uzbekistan for the 2026 World Cup.
The world knows how much transfer potential each of the debuting teams has before the World Cup. But there is no doubt: the Uzbek guys on this list will be even more in the spotlight during the Championship.
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