In the infographic below,"Istanbul Basaksehir"the club’s players’ monthly salaries are shown. It clearly reflects the team’s financial hierarchy, the earnings of leading foreign players and local footballers. For Uzbek fans in particular, the salaries ofEldor ShomurodovandAbbosbek Fayzullayevspark major interest.
Shomurodov is in the mid-tier of the squad with a stable salary
According to the data, Eldor Shomurodovearns 24,038euros per month. This figure places himbetween 4th and 6thin the team. For a striker with Turkish Super Lig experience and one of the national team leaders, this is an average but steady wage.
Those earning more than Shomurodov include Portuguese player Crespo (€48,077), Moroccan Harit and Turkish Ozdemir (€31,154). This shows that at “Basaksehir” the biggest wages mainly go to central figures and experienced foreign players.
Fayzullayev is a young talent with one of the lowest salaries
Abbosbek Fayzullayev is near the bottom of the list. His monthly salary is€10,769. This is among the lowest figures in the squad.
However, this should not be taken negatively. Fayzullayev is young and only just entering European football. Clubs usually offer such talents a lower initial contract and then raise wages based on playing time and development. If Abbosbek continues to grow at this pace, his salary could increase significantly in the coming years.
The overall salary picture in the squad
The infographic shows:
- Highest salary— Crespo: €48,077
- Top tier— Harit and Ozdemir: €31,154
- Mid tier— Shomurodov, Turuc, Duarte: €24,038
- Lower tier— Fayzullayev and several young players: around €10–15k
This indicates a balanced financial policy at “Basaksehir”: high wages for leaders and gradual trust for promising youngsters.
Conclusion
Eldor Shomurodov holds a financially secure position at “Basaksehir” and is considered one of the team’s key figures. Abbosbek Fayzullayev is still at the beginning of his journey—his salary is small, but his potential is big. If he can further earn the coaches’ trust with his performances, the numbers will soon shift in his favor.
In short, at “Basaksehir” Uzbek footballers are finding their place in Europe not only on the pitch, but financially as well.
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