Otabek Shukurov (born 22 June 1996) is an Uzbek professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Saudi Pro League club Al Fayha and the Uzbekistan national team.[1]

Otabek Shukurov
Shukurov in 2024
Personal information
Full name Otabek Gayratovich Shukurov
Date of birth (1996-06-22) 22 June 1996 (age 28)
Place of birth Chirakchi, Uzbekistan
Height 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Al Fayha
Number 20
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014 Mash'al Mubarek 4 (0)
2015 Bunyodkor 2 (0)
2015 Buxoro 14 (2)
2016–2018 Bunyodkor 53 (5)
2018–2022 Sharjah 95 (10)
2022–2023 Fatih Karagümrük 43 (1)
2024 Kayserispor 12 (0)
2024– Al Fayha 0 (0)
International career
2013 Uzbekistan U17 4 (0)
2015 Uzbekistan U20 5 (0)
2016 Uzbekistan U23 3 (0)
2016– Uzbekistan 69 (7)
Medal record
Representing  Uzbekistan
Men's football
AFC U-16 Championship
Gold medal – first place 2012 Iran Team
AFC U-19 Championship
Bronze medal – third place 2014 Myanmar Team
AFC U-23 Championship
Gold medal – first place 2018 China Team
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 25 May 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11 June 2024

Career

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Shukurov joined FK Mash'al Mubarek in 2014 and made his league debut against PFK Metallurg Bekabad on 21 June 2014. On 1 January 2015, he moved to FC Bunyodkor but he played only 2 league games in there, so he transferred to FK Buxoro on 15 July 2015. He had successful season in FK Buxoro by playing 14 games and scoring 2 goals and returned to FC Bunyodkor on 1 January 2016.[2][3]

Kayserispor

On 6 February 2024, it was announced that they had reached an agreement with the Turkish team Kayserispor and the agreement was signed on 9 February 2024.[4][5]

Al Fayfa

Uzbekistan national team midfielder Otabek Shukurov will continue his activities in Asia.

The 28-year-old player moved from Kayserispor of Turkey to Al Fayha of Saudi Arabia.[6][7]

International career

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Otabek Shukurov (№19) at 2019 Asian Cup

Shukurov has represented his country at various age groups. He made his Uzbekistan national football team debut against Lebanon on 14 February 2016. In that match, Uzbekistan won by a score of 2–0.

Shukurov scored his first international goal on 11 October 2016 in a World Cup qualifying match against China.

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 12 February 2024 (UTC).[8]
Club Season League National Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Mash'al Mubarek 2014 Uzbekistan Super League 4 0 3 0 7 0
Bunyodkor 2015 2 0 2 0 0 0 4 0
Buxoro 2015 14 2 0 0 14 2
Bunyodkor 2016 25 0 6 0 7 0 38 0
2017 28 5 7 2 7 0 42 7
Total 73 7 18 2 14 0 105 9
Sharjah 2017–18 UAE Pro League 11 0 0 0 11 0
2018–19 17 2 0 0 17 2
2019–20 19 3 3 0 5 0 1 0 28 3
2020–21 24 1 1 0 7 0 1 0 33 1
2021–22 24 4 3 1 6 1 33 6
Total 95 10 7 1 18 1 2 0 122 12
Fatih Karagümrük 2022–23 Süper Lig 28 1 3 0 31 1
2023–24 15 0 0 0 15 0
Kayserispor 2023–24 12 0 0 0 12 0
Al Fayha 2024–25 Saudi Pro League 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career total 223 18 28 3 32 1 2 0 285 22

International

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National team Year Apps Goals
Uzbekistan 2016 10 1
2017 5 0
2018 7 1
2019 9 1
2020 2 0
2021 7 1
2022 10 0
2023 11 4
2024 8 0
Total 69 7

Statistics accurate as of match played 11 June 2024[9]

International goals

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Scores and results list Uzbekistan's goal tally first.[9]
# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 11 October 2016 Bunyodkor Stadium, Tashkent, Uzbekistan   China
2–0
2–0
2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
2. 23 March 2018 Stade Mohamed V, Casablanca, Morocco   Senegal
1–0
1–1
Friendly
3. 14 November 2019 Pakhtakor Stadium, Tashkent, Uzbekistan   Saudi Arabia
2–1
2–3
2022 FIFA World Cup qualification
4. 26 March 2021 Markaziy Stadium, Namangan, Uzbekistan   Ghana
1–0
2–1
Friendly
5. 12 September 2023 Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, United States   Mexico
3–3
3–3
6. 16 October 2023 Dalian Sports Centre Stadium, Dalian, China   China
1–1
2–1
7. 16 November 2023 Ashgabat Stadium, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan   Turkmenistan
1–1
3–1 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification
8. 2–1
9. 15 October 2024 Bunyodkor Stadium, Tashkent, Uzbekistan   United Arab Emirates
1–0
1–0 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification

References

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  1. ^ Otabek Shukurov at Soccerway
  2. ^ "Otabek Shukurov - Stats and titles won - 21/22".
  3. ^ "Otabek Shukurov - Player Profile - Football".
  4. ^ Шукуров «Кайсериспор» футболчисига айланди
  5. ^ Otabek Shukurov Turkiya Superligasi vakili bilan deyarli kelishib bo'ldi
  6. ^ "الأوزبكي أوتابيك شوكوروف فيحاوي لمدة موسم واحد" (in Arabic). Al-Fayha FC. 3 September 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  7. ^ "Otabek Shukurov Al Fayha futbolchisi" (in Uzbek). Tribuna.uz. 3 September 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  8. ^ "O.Shukurov". soccerway.com. Soccerway. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
  9. ^ a b "Otabek Shukurov". National-Football-Teams.com. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
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