Abdukodir Khusanov #2

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The first Uzbek player in history to play in the English Premier League and France’s Ligue 1. Khusanov's father, Hikmat Khoshimov, also played for the national team at centre-back. At the age of 17 Khusanov signed for Energetik-BGU in Belarus, where he spent one difficult year. "In Belarus, I suffered being away from my parents,” he said. “Often there were training sessions three times a day. If there was heavy snow in winter, we would clear the field ourselves and then train." Khusanov’s career was transformed in 2023: he became an Asian champion as part of Uzbekistan’s Under-20 team in March, participated in the Under-20 World Cup in May, made his debut for the senior team in June, moved to Lens in July and became the youngest Uzbek player to appear in the Champions League in November. In January 2025 Khusanov moved to Manchester City. "This is one of the best transfers in the history of the club. He does not shy away from learning, takes training seriously and works with all his might. In short, Abdukodir is a very reliable player," said Pep Guardiola.

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