Abdukodir Khusanov is an Uzbek professional footballer known for his versatility as a centre-back and right-back.
Khusanov made history as the first Uzbek player to compete in Ligue 1 after signing with R.C. Lens in July 2023.
He was a key player for the Uzbekistan U20 team that won the AFC U-20 Asian Cup in March 2023.
Biography
Early Life
Abdukodir Khikmatzhon ugli Khusanov was born in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, where he began his journey in football. He played for the youth teams of the prominent Uzbek club Bunyodkor until the age of 18, laying the foundation for his professional career.
Career
Khusanov's professional career took off when he joined the Belarusian club Energetik-BGU in March 2022. He made an immediate impact, debuting on March 19 and scoring his first goal on May 2, 2022, while also providing two assists in that match. His performance earned him recognition as one of the most promising players globally, and he was included in the symbolic team of the Belarusian Premier League. After a successful stint, he signed with R.C. Lens in July 2023, becoming the first Uzbek player to compete in Ligue 1. He continued to impress, making his debut on September 16, 2023.
Khusanov has also made significant contributions to the Uzbekistan national teams at various levels. He played for the under-17, under-20, and under-23 teams, helping the U20 squad win the AFC U-20 Asian Cup in March 2023. He was later called up to the senior national team, marking his presence in international football.
Personal Life
Khusanov comes from a footballing family; his father, Khikmat Khashimov, was also a professional player. In May 2025, he celebrated a traditional Uzbek wedding in Tashkent, marking a new chapter in his personal life. His name, "Abduqodir," reflects his cultural heritage, meaning "servant of the Almighty."
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Career & Clubs
Early years
Born in Tashkent, Khusanov played for the youth teams of Uzbek club Bunyodkor up to the age of 18.
Energetik-BGU
In March 2022, Khusanov moved to Belarusian club Energetik-BGU. He made his debut for the club on 19 March in a match against Vitebsk, starting and playing the entire match. Khusanov scored his first goal on 2 May, in a match against Neman Grodno, where he also gave two assists. In August, Khusanov was included in the list of the most promising players in the world according to the International Center for Sports Research. At the end of the season, his club finished as the runners-up of the 2022 Belarusian Premier League. He got into the symbolic team of the championship. In December 2022, Energetik-BGU reported that Khusanov would continue to play at the club. His first match of the new season was on 2 April 2023 against BATE Borisov. He got into the symbolic team of the second round of the Belarusian Premier League. On 23 April, Khusanov scored his first goal of the season in a match against Shakhtyor Soligorsk. Three days later, he was included in the list of the most promising players under the age of 20, where he took 15th place among centre-backs.
Lens
On 24 July 2023, Khusanov signed with Ligue 1 club Lens on a four-year contract. He made his debut for the club on 16 September in a 1–0 home loss against Metz, becoming the first Uzbek player to play in Ligue 1. On 29 November, Khusanov played his first UEFA club…
Youth
Khusanov played for the Uzbekistan under-17 national team. In June 2022, he made his debut for the Uzbekistan under-19 team, playing two friendly matches against Belarus. In September 2022, he was called up to the Uzbekistan under-20 team, for which he played two full matches against Slovakia.
U20 team
In March 2023, Khusanov joined the Uzbekistan U20 squad for the AFC U-20 Asian Cup. His first tournament match was on 1 March 2023, against Syria. The team topped their group, advancing to the knockout stage. On 11 March 2023, Khusanov helped the team defeat Australia in a penalty shoot-out in the quarter-finals, thus securing a spot in the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup. In their semi-final on 15 March 2023, Uzbekistan defeated South Korea in another penalty shoot-out. The team then claimed the championship title by defeating Iraq in the final on 18 March. In May 2023, Khusanov was called up to the Uzbekistan U20 team for the FIFA U-20 World Cup. His first match in the tournament was on 20 May 2023, against Argentina. After finishing second in their group, the team advanced to the knockout stage, where they were eliminated by Israel in the round of 16 on 30 May 2023. Throughout the tournament, Khusanov was a key player, playing every match in full.
U23 team
In September 2023, Khusanov joined the Uzbekistan U23 team for the AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers. He debuted on 6 September 2023, in a match against Afghanistan. Khusanov provided his first…
Club
As of match played 5 September 2026
International
As of match played 27 June 2026
- Club
- FC SKA-1938 (2022–2023)
- Club
- R.C. Lens (2023–2025)
- Club
- Manchester City F.C. (2025–)
- Club
- Uzbekistan national under-17 football team (2020–2020)
- Club
- Uzbekistan national under-20 football team (2022–2023)
- Club
- Uzbekistan national under-23 football team (2023–)
- Club
- Uzbekistan men's national football team (2023–)
- National team
- Uzbekistan
Personal
Khusanov is the son of Khikmat Khashimov (also transliterated as Hikmat Hoshimov), who had a brief stint as a professional football player with PFK Metallurg Bekabad. "Abduqodir" is a common Uzbek name of Arabic origin and means "servant of the Almighty". In May 2025, Khusanov got married. The traditional Uzbek wedding took place in Tashkent.
Clubs
- Uzbekistan men's national football team2023current
- Uzbekistan national under-23 football team2023current
- Manchester City F.C.2025current
- Uzbekistan national under-17 football team2020–2020
- FC SKA-19382022–2023
- Uzbekistan national under-20 football team2022–2023
- R.C. Lens2023–2025
Played together with
- Abdisalam IbrahimManchester City F.C. · 2010–2014
Abdoulaye FayeR.C. Lens · 2002–2005Abdul RazakManchester City F.C. · 2011–2013
Achraf BencharkiR.C. Lens · 2018–2019
Adam BuksaR.C. Lens · 2022–2024Adam ClaytonManchester City F.C. · 2008–2010
Adam JohnsonManchester City F.C. · 2010–2012
Adama CoulibalyR.C. Lens · 1999–2008
Adel TaarabtR.C. Lens · 2006–2007
Adrián BernabéManchester City F.C. · 2018
Ahmed KantariR.C. Lens · 2013–2015
Alaeddine YahiaR.C. Lens · 2008–2009
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Abdukodir Khikmatzhon ugli Khusanov is an Uzbek professional footballer who plays as a centre-back and right-back for Premier League club Manchester City and the Uzbekistan national team.
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