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Abdukodir Khusanov Named to IFFHS Asia 2025 Best XI

Abdukodir Khusanov Named to IFFHS Asia 2025 Best XI
Abdukodir Khusanov Named to IFFHS Asia 2025 Best XI

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Defender Abdukodir Khusanov of the Uzbekistan national football team and English club Manchester City has been named to the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) Asia 2025 Best XI.

According to the IFFHS ranking, Khusanov is the sole representative from Uzbekistan in the continental team, highlighting his high level of performance both at the club and international levels.

The symbolic team also features players from other leading football nations in Asia. Japan is represented by goalkeeper Zion Suzuki and field players Reo Hatate, Kaishu Sano, Ritsu Doan, and Takefusa Kubo. South Korea’s inclusion includes Kim Min-jae, Lee Kang-in, and Son Heung-min, while Saudi Arabia is represented by Mohamed Kanno and Salem Al-Dawsari.

Anvar Umarov
Anvar Umarov

Anvar Umarov is the founder and editor-in-chief of UzDaily, a leading business and news publication covering Uzbekistan and Central Asia. With over 20 years of experience in journalism, he has also worked as a PR manager for both state and private organizations, bringing a broad perspective on media, communications, and public affairs to his editorial leadership.