Abdukodir Husanov Named Asia’s Best Young Footballer of 2025
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Uzbekistan national team defender Abdukodir Husanov has been named Asia’s Best Young Footballer of 2025 by Goalpost after a breakthrough year at both club and international level.
Goalpost has awarded Abdukodir Husanov the title of Asia’s Best Young Footballer for 2025, highlighting the past year as a defining period in the defender’s career.
In January, Husanov made history by becoming the first Uzbek footballer to debut in the English Premier League following his move to Manchester City — a milestone for both the player and Uzbek football as a whole.
In June, he achieved another major milestone, helping the Uzbekistan national team secure qualification for the FIFA World Cup. His performances strengthened his reputation as one of the team’s key players.
Goalpost experts praised Husanov’s consistency, tactical awareness and rapid development, factors that allowed him to stand out among Asia’s top young talents and claim the prestigious award.
In January, Husanov made history by becoming the first Uzbek footballer to debut in the English Premier League following his move to Manchester City — a milestone for both the player and Uzbek football as a whole.
In June, he achieved another major milestone, helping the Uzbekistan national team secure qualification for the FIFA World Cup. His performances strengthened his reputation as one of the team’s key players.
Goalpost experts praised Husanov’s consistency, tactical awareness and rapid development, factors that allowed him to stand out among Asia’s top young talents and claim the prestigious award.
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