A new chapter is opening in the history of Uzbek football. The solid pillar of the defensive line of our national team and Manchester City, Abdukodir Khusanov, continues his victorious journey in England. Zamin.uz presents the next high recognition of our compatriot and interesting details about his career with the “Cityzens”.
First time in history: Khusanov outperformed stars
According to the poll conducted based on the results of March, Abdukodir Khusanov was named the best player of Manchester City. Notably, our compatriot managed to surpass Ballon d’Or winner Rodri and the speedy winger Jeremy Doku on this path. This is already Abdukodir’s second individual award in the current season — in January he was also recognized as the best player of “Etihad”.
The absolute leader of the season
It should be noted that so far no other Manchester City player has managed to become Player of the Month twice in one season. Since August, stars such as Haaland, Foden, and Doku have each received this title once, while Khusanov has already conquered this peak for the second time and strengthened his position in the club.
A modest star in a short interview
After receiving the award, Abdukodir once again demonstrated his calm and modest character in a short interview with the club’s press service.
He noted that he considers all players in his team as close friends, and that the weather in Manchester is not a problem for him. Speaking about his feelings after the first award, he said it was “very good and joyful”. When asked about speed, he jokingly chose Doku.
Quotes from his answers:
- Main source of inspiration: “My family always inspires me”.
- Most important moment: “Winning the English League Cup was the brightest moment of my career”.
- Free time activity: “Apart from football, I play FIFA with my friends”.
Guardiola’s reliable “shield”
The 22-year-old defender has become a key figure in Josep Guardiola’s tactical system. This season he has played 30 matches across all competitions, most of them as a starter. His confident performances have earned the high trust not only of fans but also of one of the world’s best coaches.
These achievements of Abdukodir Khusanov are taking the prestige of Uzbek football to a new level on the world stage. We wish our legionnaire further victories in upcoming matches!
Dear football fans, how do you rate Abdukodir’s performance at Manchester City? Do you think he can become player of the year next season?
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