Abduqodir Husanov became a bright star in world football
The major Mexican sports media platform balonypie.com published an analytical article about the career of Abduqodir Husanov, the most famous footballer of the Uzbekistan national team participating in the 2026 World Cup. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
According to experts, Husanov has achieved great success in a short time and is finding his place in world football. Abduqodir's professional career began outside Uzbekistan in 2022.
He started playing for the Belarusian club “Energetik-BGU.” His true talent and potential were revealed at the 2023 Under-20 World Cup.
In this tournament, Husanov stood out with his high skill in difficult situations, defensive mastery, and ability to make accurate long passes. His bright performances gave him the opportunity to enter the European elite.
In the summer of 2023, he signed a contract with the French club “Lens.” This was not an easy path, as he rose from almost amateur level to playing in the UEFA Champions League and against strong French clubs.
During this period, Abduqodir Husanov was recognized as a true “unpolished diamond.” He stands out with his ability to anticipate opponents' moves, strength in one-on-one duels, and playing a decisive role in counterattacks.
This allowed him to achieve great success. It is assumed that Husanov did not stay long in France.
In January 2025, during the winter transfer window, Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola offered him 40 million euros. However, due to John Stones' decline in form and Ruben Dias' injuries, Abduqodir had to quickly adapt to the new environment and immediately help the team.
Husanov is a 1.86-meter tall, right-footed, 22-year-old central defender. He stands out not only for his defensive abilities but also for his speed, ball control, and ability to organize the game.
These qualities are important in Guardiola's team, where ball control, positional exchanges, and intelligent movements dominate. Additionally, Abduqodir can participate in various attacking areas.
He is active in the interior channel, opening passing lanes to one of the midfielders, cooperating with the wing-back, or breaking out of pressing and bypassing defensive lines. He also executes long passes accurately.
Moreover, he has effectively played several times as a right-back or in a back three central defense. His statistics in the 2025–2026 Premier League season also confirm his high-level performance.
For example, his expected goals against stand at 11.32, while goals conceded are 7. Source: balonypie.com
