Know all details about Abdukodir Khusanov who is a Muslim by religion and is close to joining Manchester City from Lens
Manchester City are on the verge of securing a £33.6 million deal for the promising young defender, Abdukodir Khusanov, who is set to join from French club Lens. At just 20 years old, the Uzbek international has already earned a reputation as one of Ligue 1’s top defenders, making waves with his athleticism and fierce defensive style. He is quick to close down strikers, aggressive in challenges, and excellent in aerial duels. His stats this season place him in the 94th percentile for defensive contributions in Ligue 1.
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Who is Abdukodir Khusanov?
Described as a “defender’s defender,” the centre-back is a physical powerhouse standing 6ft 1in tall, known for his strength, athleticism, and incredible speed. Khusanov has clocked an eye-watering top speed of 37 km/h (22.9 mph), a pace that rivals that of Usain Bolt’s 100m sprint world record. To put this into perspective, during the 2023-24 Premier League season, only one player—Tottenham’s Micky van de Ven—came close to this speed.
From an early age, his development was guided by his father, Khikmat Khashimov, a former player for the Uzbekistan national team and several Uzbek clubs with him being a centreback. Abdukodir was born in Uzbekistan in a Muslim family. He is currently single and unmarried.
While Khusanov is a physical specimen, he is not a typical Pep Guardiola centre-back, particularly when it comes to playing out from the back. His passing stats are still developing, with fewer touches and passes compared to his counterparts at Lens. However, with Guardiola’s coaching, it’s clear that City believe Khusanov has the potential to thrive in their possession-based system.
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Khusanov’s rise to prominence has been meteoric. After leaving Uzbekistan at 18 to join Belarusian club Energetik-BGU, he made the move to Lens in July 2023 for a modest £84,000. Less than two years later, he is on the cusp of a £33.6 million move to Manchester City, a staggering increase in value. Despite his limited experience—only 24 Ligue 1 appearances to his name—his rapid development has caught the attention of top clubs.
The first Uzbek player to potentially play in the Premier League, he has already represented his country internationally and even participated in the 2024 Olympics. Although his limited experience in top-flight football could require some adaptation, particularly to the pace and demands of the Premier League, Guardiola’s faith in Khusanov suggests that the manager is confident in the player’s ability to adapt.
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know all details about Khusanov:
- Full Name: Abdukodir Khikmatovich Khusanov
- Date of Birth: 29 February 2004 (Age: 20)
- Place of Birth: Tashkent, Uzbekistan
- Height: 1.86 m (6’1”)
- Position(s): Centre-back
- Current Team: Lens
- Jersey Number: 25