Eldor Shomurodov speaks about becoming top scorer in the Turkish Süper Lig
Uzbekistan national team striker Eldor Shomurodov achieved a remarkable result in the 2025/26 Turkish Süper Lig season. The Istanbul Başakşehir forward played 34 matches, scored 22 goals, and became the league's top scorer.
This is a great joy for Uzbek football. Shomurodov proved his quality as a striker by showing consistent performance in a competitive league like Turkey. 22 goals is not just a number, but the result of hard work, confidence, and team effort throughout the season.
After the final match against Gaziantep, Eldor shared his thoughts on the race for the Golden Boot and the season's conclusion. He first expressed gratitude to his teammates, emphasizing that he did not achieve this result alone.
"Of course, I am very happy. I also want to thank my team, because I could not have achieved this result alone. We had a very good season and finished 5th in the league. Now we are waiting for the cup final. We will support Trabzonspor in that match," said the Uzbek forward.
Shomurodov's words show how much he values team football. A striker scores goals, but behind every goal stands the entire team that provided assists, started attacks, defended, and worked hard on the pitch.
Istanbul Başakşehir finished the season in 5th place with 57 points. The club's chance to qualify for European competitions now depends on the result of the Turkish Cup final. If Trabzonspor wins the final, Nuri Şahin's side will secure a spot in the Conference League.
This could open up an opportunity for Shomurodov to showcase his talent on the European stage next season. An Eldor in this form is a great asset not only for his club but also for the Uzbekistan national team.
In short, Eldor Shomurodov has once again raised his profile in Turkey. 34 games, 22 goals, and the top scorer title — this season will remain a special chapter in his career. Now fans are waiting for one thing: for Eldor to continue this confidence and goal-scoring form with the national team.
