Abdukodir Khusanov Named Among World’s Most Underrated

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov has been listed among the world’s most underrated footballers by The Athletic.

The list also includes high-profile players such as Federico Valverde, Bernardo Silva, João Neves, Harry Kane, Michael Olise, and Victor Osimhen.

The Athletic notes that many fans recall Khusanov’s challenging debut last season against Chelsea, where he made a mistake and appeared uncertain. However, he quickly recovered, showing consistent and improved performances.

This season, the 22-year-old defender has made significant progress. Experts highlight his speed, game-reading ability, and aggressive ball-winning skills as key attributes that make him one of modern football’s most promising and undervalued players.