The Uzbekistan national team's central defender, Abdukodir Khusanov, is attracting the attention of not only fans but also analysts from various countries with his consistent and reliable performance at Manchester City. This attention is no coincidence: the 21-year-old has become a key figure in the Citizens' defense during the most challenging period, making a significant contribution to the team's results.
Khusanov's role was especially revealed in the difficult situation with the defenders in the team. While leading central defenders like Ruben Dias, Yoshko Guardiol, and John Stones were injured, Pep Guardiola placed the primary responsibility in defense on Abdukodir. And most interestingly, he managed to turn this pressure not into a "heavy burden," but into an opportunity for growth. Guardiola's reliance on Khusanov in difficult moments also indicates his rising level of play.
Against this backdrop, Alexander Zhuravlev, an expert for the "MYACH Production" project on YouTube, highlighted Abduqodir Husanov in the process of selecting the best players across continents. At the end of the analysis, the project creators recognized Khusanov as the strongest football player in Asia today. Interestingly, it was said that Son Hyun Min and Takefusa Kubo, who have been constant contenders for this title for years, are currently behind Khusanov.
Alexander Zhuravlev explained this choice as follows:
- Making a choice is not easy. Son is no longer at the previous level, Kubo is very strong, but there has been a decline in his performance lately. That's why Khusanov is the best. Right now, he is the best footballer in Asia. Abdukodir plays for "City" and gives results when he comes on the field.
The list of the best football players by continent according to MYACH Production has also been published:
- Europe - Kylian Mbappé
- Africa - Ashraf Hakimi
- South America - Rafinha
- North America - Christian Pulisic
- Asia - Abdukodir Khusanov
Considering Khusanov's performance in the Premier League, his recognition as the best in Asia seems logical to many. Because he's not just a player playing for Manchester City - he's become a part of the "system."
Abdukodir fully utilized his capabilities:
- played in 12 matches in a row;
- stood out with his reliable movements when retrieving the ball;
- maintained coolness under pressure and showed the ability to clear the ball;
- his physical strength helped the team in the most difficult situations.
As a result, he has not only replaced experienced defenders but has also emerged as one of the most consistent players for the Citizens during the current season.
According to experts, Abdukodir Khusanov is not just a talent - he is a versatile defender who meets the requirements of modern football. Therefore, calling him "the best footballer in Asia" is not an unexpected sensation for many, but rather a natural assessment of the work and result shown on the field.
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