Istanbul Basaksehir looks to sign a new star from Central Asia
With Uzbekistan national team leaders Eldor Shomurodov and Abbosbek Fayzullayev representing Istanbul Basaksehir in the Turkish Süper Lig, football fans in Central Asia are closely following the team. Consequently, the club's management and scouts have begun to pay special attention to players from this region.
Zamin.uz presents details on new transfer targets in Central Asian football and the success of Uzbek players in Turkey.
Istanbul Basaksehir targets 19-year-old Kazakhstani forward
According to Kazakh football sources, Istanbul Basaksehir has expressed interest in signing 19-year-old Ordabasy forward Zhassulan Amir. Ordabasy president Darkhan Kizaybayev shared his thoughts and position regarding the offers received for the talented player.
Darkhan Kizaybayev: “There are many offers for Zhassulan Amir. If an offer comes that satisfies both the club and the player, we will certainly accept it. Specifically, we have received concrete offers from Baltika (Russia) and Istanbul Basaksehir (Turkey). We want Zhassulan to help our team win the championship. If we become champions, we will participate in the UEFA Champions League next year. After that, the player himself will decide on his future.”
Currently, after 17 rounds of the Kazakhstan Premier League, Ordabasy leads the table with 40 points.
Zhassulan Amir's performance this season
The young star has managed to debut not only at the club level but also for the national team this season:
Matches played: He has appeared in 17 matches in the current Kazakhstan Premier League season.
Productivity: During these matches, he scored 7 goals and provided 2 assists.
National team debut: He made his debut for the Kazakhstan national team in June, participating in friendly matches against Armenia and Hungary.
The Uzbek duo — the true leaders of Istanbul Basaksehir
The Turkish club's interest in the Central Asian market is no coincidence, as Eldor Shomurodov and Abbosbek Fayzullayev are currently key figures for the team. Their statistics are reflected in the table below:
Player | Turkish Süper Lig matches | Goals scored | Achievements |
Eldor Shomurodov | 34 matches (last season) | 22 goals | Became the Turkish Süper Lig top scorer. |
20 matches | 3 goals | Had a very successful debut season. |
The successful run of Central Asian players in Turkey continues to open doors to Europe for new talents.
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