Abdukodir Khusanov

MCI

• #45 • Center Back

Abdukodir Khusanov

MCI

• #45 • Center Back

Nationality

Uzbekistan

Position (Secondary)

CB (RB)

Role

Driving Centre Back

Birthdate (Age)

Feb 29, 2004 (22)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

6'1"

Weight

185 lb

Club

Man City

League

Premier League

Ranking

77thout of 176

Overall Grade68.241st/176

Impact score4.984th/176

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Timeline

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Grades

Key Grades

This season

Overall

41st/184 DEF

68.2

Passing

39th/184 DEF

1 V 1 Defending

28th/182 DEF

78.9

Aerial Duel

113th/179 DEF

66.1

Positioning

82nd/184 DEF

Blocking

63rd/183 DEF

79.1

Overall Grades by game

This season

Metrics

Key Metrics

Appearances

1594

Minutes

Clean sheets

Matches

No matches scheduled

News

Jun 18, 2026

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.

Analysis: 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.

Jun 8, 2026

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 following an impressive season with Manchester City.

Analysis: 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.