Abdukodir Khusanov, a skilled defender for the Uzbekistan national team and Manchester City, has another piece of good news for his fans. The IFFHS experts of the International Federation of Football History and Statistics have formed the symbolic national team of the year consisting of the strongest football players of the Asian continent based on the results of 2025, and 21-year-old Khusanov was included in it.
Notably, players from four countries have been selected for this list. The largest number of representatives are from Japan - five players. There are three players from South Korea and two from Saudi Arabia. Abdukodir Khusanov stands out as the only Uzbek player in the symbolic team.
The symbolic Asian team of 2025, created by IFFHS, looks like this:
Goalkeeper:
- Zion Suzuki (Japan)
Defenders:
- Abdukodir Khusanov (Uzbekistan)
- Reo Hatate (Japan)
- Min Dae Kim (South Korea)
Midfielders:
- Kang In Lee (South Korea)
- Mohammad Kanno (Saudi Arabia)
- Kaishu Sano (Japan)
- Ritsu Doan (Japan)
Forwards:
- Salim al-Dawsari (Saudi Arabia)
- Hyun Min-sung (South Korea)
- Takefusa Kubo (Japan)
For Khusanov, 2025 was truly one of the brightest stages of his career. On January 20, he moved from the French club "Lans" to "Manchester City," signing a long-term contract with the English giant.
This transfer further elevated Khusanov's status: he made a historic step as an Uzbek footballer who proved himself in the top-5 leagues and participated in the English championship. The press also notes that he earned the right to participate in the world championship in the summer of 2026 with the national team.
In short, this selection is not just a list. This is recognition of Khusanov's year of work, patience, and character. And now the most interesting thing is ahead: such recognition usually means even greater demands and higher standards on the big stage. For the fans, one thing is clear: our hero is on the road and will not return.
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