Matchday 15 Best XI: More Players from Navbahor and Nasaf

The Uzbekistan Super League's Matchday 15 Best XI has been announced. The lineup, set up in a 3-4-3 formation, features representatives of eight clubs.

Navbahor and Nasaf had the strongest representation, with three players from each club included among the matchday's best. Their dominance was no coincidence: Navbahor secured a big home win, while Nasaf returned from Olmaliq with three important points.

Navbahor's five goals earn three spots

The standout result of Matchday 15 was recorded in Namangan. Returning to their home stadium after a long break, Navbahor defeated Xorazm 5-1.

The hero of the match was Husayn Norchaev. The striker scored four goals against the opposition, earning a place in the Best XI's attack. Navbahor's other goal was scored by Ruslanbek Jiyanov. Jiyanov was selected among the midfielders, while Usmonov was included among the matchday's best central midfielders.

Norchaev's four-goal performance in a single match overshadowed all other individual achievements of Matchday 15. Navbahor not only won by a wide margin but also clearly demonstrated its attacking potential.

Nasaf's victory reflected across three lines

Nasaf visited OKMK on Matchday 15 and won 2-1. Both goals for the Qarshi side were scored by players included in the Best XI: Bobur Abdukholiqov and Sharof Muhitdinov.

Abdukholiqov was selected in the Best XI's attack, while Muhitdinov took a place in defence. The inclusion of goalkeeper Ne'matov among the best shows that Nasaf's result in Olmaliq was not achieved solely through its goalscorers.

Nasaf faced periods of pressure in the away match against OKMK but held on to the result. As a result, the club has one representative each in the Best XI's goalkeeping, defensive and attacking lines.

Doriyev makes the list with a hat-trick

Sogdiana striker Lyupcho Doriyev was another major hero of the matchday. The Macedonian scored all three goals as the Jizzakh club defeated Mash'al 3-1.

The hat-trick earned Doriyev a well-deserved place in the Best XI's attack. Together with Norchaev and Abdukholiqov, he formed the matchday's attacking trio.

All three forwards scored on Matchday 15. Norchaev scored four, Doriyev three, and Abdukholiqov one in Nasaf's important victory. The trio alone accounted for eight goals in one matchday.

Fraydey proved decisive in Surkhon's victory

Surkhon defeated local side Kokand-1912 in Kokand by the narrowest of margins. Richard Fraydey scored the only goal of the match.

The Nigerian midfielder's goal earned his team three points and a place in the Best XI. Surkhon's second representative, Shukrullayev, was selected in defence.

The Termez side kept a clean sheet in Kokand. This result earned the club representatives in both the defensive and midfield lines of the matchday's Best XI.

One representative each from Bukhara and Pakhtakor

Bukhara defeated Lokomotiv 2-1 at home. Following the match, Mamasiddiqov was included in the Best XI's midfield.

Pakhtakor, meanwhile, recorded a goalless draw in Andijan. After the Tashkent side kept a clean sheet, Tahsin was selected as one of the matchday's three best defenders.

The full Matchday 15 Best XI

Goalkeeper:

Ne'matov — Nasaf.

Defenders:

Muhitdinov — Nasaf;
Tahsin — Pakhtakor;
Shukrullayev — Surkhon.

Midfielders:

Jiyanov — Navbahor;
Mamasiddiqov — Bukhara;
Fraydey — Surkhon;
Usmonov — Navbahor.

Forwards:

Doriyev — Sogdiana;
Norchaev — Navbahor;
Abdukholiqov — Nasaf.

The Professional Football League introduced the practice of selecting a Best XI after each matchday starting with the 2026 season.

Although the Matchday 15 selection focused mainly on goalscorers, defenders who kept clean sheets and made major contributions to their teams' results were also recognized. The inclusion of three players each from Navbahor and Nasaf clearly captures the main story of the matchday. Share your opinion in the comments and send the article to fellow football fans on Telegram or other social networks!