Igor Sergeev is an Uzbek footballer known for his role as a forward.
Sergeev made his Uzbek League debut for Pakhtakor Tashkent on March 5, 2011.
He was the top scorer of the 2012 AFC U-19 Championship, netting 7 goals.
Biography
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Igor Vladimirovich Sergeev is an Uzbek professional footballer born in Uzbekistan. He began his football journey with Pakhtakor Tashkent FK, making his debut on March 5, 2011, against Qizilqum Zarafshon. His early career was marked by a rapid ascent through the ranks, as he quickly established himself as a promising forward.
Professional Journey
Sergeev's career took a significant turn when he was loaned to Beijing Guoan in July 2016, where he scored his first goal in the Chinese Super League. After returning to Pakhtakor in 2018, he continued to showcase his talent, leading to stints with FC Aktobe and FC Tobol. Notably, during his time with Tobol, he made history by becoming the first Uzbek player to score in the UEFA Conference League, achieving this feat against Hajduk Split in July 2021. In June 2023, he signed with BG Pathum United, and by December 2024, he returned to Pakhtakor for another season.
International Career
On the international stage, Sergeev has been a key player for Uzbekistan. He excelled at the under-20 level, finishing as the top scorer in the 2012 AFC U-19 Championship. He made his senior debut in 2013 and was part of the squad for the 2015 AFC Asian Cup, where he scored a crucial goal against North Korea. His performances earned him a spot in the 2023 AFC Asian Cup and the historic 2026 FIFA World Cup squad, marking Uzbekistan's first-ever appearance in the tournament.
Legacy and Achievements
Throughout his career, Sergeev has garnered numerous accolades, including multiple Uzbek League titles and individual honors such as the AFC U-19 Championship top scorer in 2012 and the Uzbek League Top Scorer in 2015 and 2025. His contributions to both club and country have solidified his status as a prominent figure in Uzbek football.
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Career & Clubs
Club
As of match played 25 October 2026
International
As of 27 June 2026
As of match played 17 June 2026 Scores and results list Uzbekistan's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Sergeev goal.
Sergeev had established himself as a regular at the under-20 level for Uzbekistan. After the 2012 AFC U-19 Championship Sergeev came out as the top scorer of the tournament with 7 goals throughout as he led Uzbekistan's U20s to the semi-finals, where they lost to South Korea U20s 3–1. He made his debut for main team, Uzbekistan on 10 September 2013 in 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Jordan. He was named in Uzbekistan's squad for 2015 AFC Asian Cup, held in Australia. Sergeev played three matches and scored Uzbekistan's 1–0 winning goal against North Korea in their opening match in Group B. Sergeev performance with BG Pathum United earn him a call-up to the 2023 AFC Asian Cup held in Qatar. On 2 June 2026, he was included in the 26-man squad selected by head coach Fabio Cannavaro for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking the country's first-ever appearance in the tournament.
Pakhtakor
Sergeev made his Uzbek League debut for Pakhtakor Tashkent on 5 March 2011 against Qizilqum Zarafshon at the Pakhtakor Markaziy Stadium coming on as a 90th-minute substitute for Temurkhuja Abdukholikov as Tashkent won the match 2–0.
Beijing Guoan (loan)
On 6 July 2016, Sergeev was loaned to Chinese Super League club Beijing Guoan joining his national team teammate Egor Krimets. On 16 October, he received his first goal during 2016 season in the match against Changchun Yatai.
Return to Pakhtakor
On 6 July 2018, Sergeev returned to Pakhtakor Tashkent.
Aktobe
On 18 February 2021, FC Aktobe announced the signings of Sergeev.
Tobol
On 19 July 2021, Sergeev left Aktobe to sign for Tobol. On 29 July 2021, during a 2021–22 UEFA Europa Conference League 2nd qualifying round game, he scored a brace against Hajduk Split, becoming the first Uzbek to score in the UEFA Conference League. Though his countryman Eldor Shomurodov scored three weeks later, Sergeev remains at 28 years the oldest Uzbek goalscorer in the competition. On 8 June 2023, Sergeev left Tobol by mutual consent.
BG Pathum United
On 13 June 2023, BG Pathum United announced the signing of Sergeev.
Second Pakhtakor return
On 25 December 2024, Pakhtakor announced the return of Sergeev from BG Pathum United to a one-year contract.
Persepolis F.C.
On 4 January 2026 he went to Iran, accepting Persepolis' offer; he also had an offer from…
- Club
- Pakhtakor Tashkent FK (2011–)
- Club
- Uzbekistan national under-20 football team (2011–2011)
- Club
- Uzbekistan national under-20 football team (2012–2012)
- Club
- Uzbekistan national under-20 football team (2013–2013)
- Club
- Uzbekistan men's national football team (2013–)
- Club
- FC Aktobe
- Club
- FC Tobol
- National team
- Uzbekistan
Legacy
Pakhtakor Tashkent
Uzbek League: 2012, 2014, 2015, 2019 Uzbek League runner-up: 2011 Uzbek Cup: 2011, 2019, 2025 Tobol
Kazakhstan Premier League: 2021 BG Pathum United
Thai League Cup: 2023–24 Individual
AFC U-19 Championship top scorer: 2012 (7 goals) Uzbek League Top Scorer: 2015 (24 goals), 2025 (20 goals), CAFA Nations Cup top scorer: 2025 Uzbekistan Super League Player of the Month: April 2025, May 2025
Clubs
- Pakhtakor Tashkent FK2011current
- Uzbekistan men's national football team2013current
- FC Aktobecurrent
- FC Tobolcurrent
- Uzbekistan national under-20 football team2011–2011
- Uzbekistan national under-20 football team2012–2012
- Uzbekistan national under-20 football team2013–2013
Played together with
Abat AymbetovFC Aktobe · 2012
Abbosbek FayzullaevPakhtakor Tashkent FK · 2021–2023- Abdikokhor MarifalievPakhtakor Tashkent FK · 1991–1995
- Adnan OrahovacPakhtakor Tashkent FK
- Akbar IsmatullaevPakhtakor Tashkent FK · 2009
- Akmal KholmatovPakhtakor Tashkent FK · 2008–2010
- Alain BonoFC Aktobe · 2010–2011
Alassane N'DiayeFC Tobol · 2016- Aleksa AmanovićFC Tobol
Aleksandr AlumonaFC Tobol · 2013–2013- Aleksandr FamiltsevFC Aktobe · 2008–2008
- Aleksandr FamiltsevFC Tobol · 2006–2007
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Identifiers & aliases
Igor Vladimirovich Sergeev is an Uzbek professional footballer who plays as a forward for Persepolis in the Persian Gulf Pro League and the Uzbekistan national team.
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