Abdukodir Khusanov - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Unused in last two games Khusanov started the first three league games but has been dropped to the bench following Matheus Nunes's return to full fitness.

Impact Khusanov's role this season has come mainly at right back as cover for Matheus Nunes, whose return to fitness now leaves the defender further down the pecking order. Ruben Dias and Marc Guehi are the first choice centre backs, so cup ties and squad rotation could represent his best route into the side. He was an important figure last season when injuries to Dias and Josko Gvardiol left City short at the back, and he made 15 league starts during that spell, but with the whole group fit his opportunities look likely to be limited.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Solid defensively Khusanov registered two tackles (zero won), three clearances and one interception in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Coventry City. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 95th mi...

Impact Khusanov was involved throughout Saturday's win, piling on defensive volume and helping guarantee the clean sheet during Saturday's win. The defender is a big part of the City back-line, but this isn't the sort of match that really required too much from him. As the Champions League kicks off, Khusanov could be challenged more thoroughly defensively.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

"This gimmick needs to stop" - Manchester City fans unhappy with star's inclusion in lineup for PL clash against Crystal Palace Manchester City fans were left unhappy with star defender Abdukodir Khusanov being played at right-back for their Premier League fixture against Crystal Palace.

AUGUST 28 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Continues in defense Khusanov recorded two crosses (zero accurate) and four tackles in Friday's 4-1 victory versus Crystal Palace.

Impact Khusanov was handed the starting role at right-back Friday as he earned a second consecutive start to begin the season, although he started at center-back in the last contest. He would still see more work in the defense, notching an interception and three tackles won compared to his two crosses in the attack. His physical attributes will likely leave him in the squad moving forward, proving to be one of the better recovery defenders in the league.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Josko Gvardiol signs new long-term Man City contract as he makes 'best club in the world' declaration

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JULY 28 • goal

Josko Gvardiol signs new long-term Man City contract as he makes 'best club in the world' declaration

Manchester City tie down Abdukodir Khusanov to long-term contract extension as Enzo Maresca era begins

Manchester City have secured the long-term future of defender Abdukodir Khusanov with a contract extension running until 2031, including an...

JULY 25 • goal

Manchester City tie down Abdukodir Khusanov to long-term contract extension as Enzo Maresca era begins

Signs new five year deal Khusanov signed a new five year contract with Manchester City through 2031, according to the club.

Impact Khusanov formed a strong center back partnership with Marc Guehi in the second half of last season, starting 16 of City's final 19 Premier League matches and playing key roles in both the FA Cup and League Cup final wins. He also helped Uzbekistan qualify for its first ever World Cup, and was among the final three nominees for City's Player of the Season award before narrowly losing out to Nico O'Reilly. The Uzbek international has established himself as one of the Premier League's standout young defenders since joining from Belarus in January 2025, and the new deal reflects the club's belief in his continued development.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Seven clearances, two tackles won Khusanov logged seven clearances, three tackles (two won) and one interception during Uzbekistan's 3-1 loss Saturday to DR Congo.

Impact Before the World Cup's group-stage finale, Khusanov logged six clearances, indicating that he more than doubled them to 13 on Friday. The center-back's tackles won tripled, changing from one to three. Unfortunately for Khusanov, playing for an unproven Uzbekistan, unsurprisingly resulted in a clean sweep of losses from the team. Without increased stock, he will shift his focus to club level, where Manchester City sporadically started him.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

Three clearances in heavy loss Khusanov recorded three clearances and four interceptions in Tuesday's 5-0 defeat to Portugal.

Impact Khusanov didn't lead the team in any defensive category, and he was also partly to blame for the sequence that led to the own goal late in the second half. Khusanov should be the leader of the defensive line again when facing DR Congo on Saturday in the group-stage finale. Through two games, Khusanov has six clearances, four interceptions and two tackles.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Leads defense in defeat Khusanov recorded two tackles (one won) and three clearances in Wednesday's 3-1 defeat to Colombia. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 34th minute.

Impact Khusanov was Uzbekistan's defensive leader in Wednesday's 1-3 defeat to Colombia, operating as the right centre-back in a back three and registering two tackles (one won), four clearances and an authoritative aerial presence that kept Luis Suarez largely quiet throughout the match despite Colombia's dominance. The Manchester City centre-back received a yellow card for a foul on Luis Diaz in the first half, a booking that will leave him just one caution away from suspension and will require careful management in the remaining group games against Portugal and Congo. His physicality, reading of the game and experience at the highest club level make him Uzbekistan's most important individual defensive asset heading into the remainder of the tournament, and his ability to marshal the backline against Portugal's attacking threats will be central to any upset Uzbekistan can produce.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

Uzbekistan's Abdukodir Khusanov collides with a camera operator in World Cup match vs. Colombia

Uzbekistan defender Abdukodir Khusanov collided with a camera operator during the first half of his team’s World Cup opener against Colombia in Mexico City

JUNE 18 • Associated Press

Defensive leader for Uzbekistan Khusanov has been named in Uzbekistan's World Cup squad and is expected to lead the defensive unit, arriving at the tournament as one of the most recognizable names in the squad fo...

Impact Khusanov posted 51 tackles, 55 interceptions and 82 clearances across all competitions this season, delivering a performance level that underlines his rapid development as one of the more complete young center-backs in European football. Despite his young age, the Uzbek defender has already established himself as the leader of the national team's backline, bringing the tactical intelligence and physical presence needed to compete against the most demanding opposition. For Uzbekistan, Khusanov is the most important defensive figure in the squad and the player around whom the entire defensive structure is built, with his Manchester City experience giving him the preparation needed to handle the demands of a World Cup group stage that includes a heavyweight clash against Portugal.

JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 26 • FOX SPORTS

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MAY 14 • Associated Press

Starts against Palace Khusanov (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against Crystal Palace.

Impact Khusanov is not missing any more time after one match out with a knock, as the Uzbekistan international earns a starting role. He has now started in all but one match he has been available for since March 3, doing well with his speed and physicality. This is a good sign for him heading into next season, although Ruben Dias still resides on the bench after an injury layoff.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Doing better after knock Khusanov (undisclosed) is improving from the tough knock he sustained in the Everton fixture and is a late call for Wednesday's clash against Crystal Palace, according to coach Pep...

Impact Khusanov had been ruled out of Saturday's clash against Brentford after picking up the painful knock against Everton, but his improvement is an encouraging sign heading into the midweek fixture. The Uzbek center-back has been one of City's most used defensive players in recent weeks and getting him back alongside the returning Ruben Dias would give coach Guardiola a much stronger defensive lineup for the final push of what remains a tightly contested title race.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Out to face Bees Khusanov is out for Saturday's match against Brentford due to a knock, according to manager Pep Guardiola. "He got a tough knock, it's not danger, but a painful area last game agai...

Impact Khusanov has been seeing a ton of starts recently, but will have to take a break Saturday, as the defender deals with a knock. The good news is this appears to be minor, warranting a return in the next week. Plus, the club gained back Ruben Dias to the bench, so they still have some backup defensive cover if needed.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

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Five straight starts in defense Khusanov is on a run of five consecutive starts and is increasingly establishing himself as a future piece in the back line.

Impact Khusanov continues to establish himself as a reliable option in the back line, combining physicality, pace and defensive aggression to handle duels and recover possession effectively. Competition remains strong with established options like Ruben Dias and Marc Guehi ahead in the hierarchy when fit, but injuries in defense have opened the door for him to earn consistent minutes, having started the last five matches across all competitions and increasingly being viewed as a long-term piece at the back.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

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Erling Haaland scored his first hat-trick of the season as Manchester City demolished Liverpool 4-0 in a practically perfect FA Cup quarter-...

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