Uzbek national team and Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov answered the question that interested fans: why did he choose the number 45 in the ranks of the "city"?
As is known, this number was previously worn by Mario Balotelli in "City". Therefore, many may have associated Khusanov's choice with this history. However, the player himself openly stated that there is no "romance" or special meaning here.
According to Khusanov, the number 45 is one of his first important memories in football. He first appeared on the field at a professional level with the club "Energetik-BGU" while playing in Belarus. This number brought him luck, gave him confidence, and that's why he chose a familiar number that he felt comfortable with when he arrived at Manchester City.
Another part of the interview was also very interesting for the fans. When asked "If you could play in tandem with any defender who has retired, who would you choose?" Khusanov answered without hesitation: Fabio Cannavaro.
In short, number 45 is not an ordinary number, it is a tribute to the way Khusanov's career began, and Cannavaro is an ideal role model in defense. For information, the 21-year-old defender has played in a total of 21 matches for Manchester City this season.
The most interesting thing for the fans is that Khusanov does not "get lost in a big club", but has the mood to make his own way, his own mark. Both the number 45 and his respect for Cannavaro show this character.
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