Akhtam Nazarov

Akhtam Nazarov (; born 29 September 1992) is a Tajik professional footballer who plays as a defender for Vakhsh Bokhtar and the Tajikistan national team.

Club career In November 2019, Nazarov signed for Bangladesh champions Bashundhara Kings on a one-year contract.

On 22 July 2020, Nazarov returned to FC Istiklol, signing a contract until the end of the 2021 season.

On 30 January 2023, Istiklol announced that Nazarov was leaving the club to sign for Andijon on a two-year contract. On 12 July 2023, Istiklol announced the return of Nazarov. On 12 January 2026, Istiklol announced the departure of Nazarov after his contract had expired.

On 5 March 2026, Vakhsh Bokhtar announced the signing of Nazarov.

International career Nazarov was selected in the Tajikistan 26-man squad for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. He captained Tajikistan to the quarter-finals on the nation's debut appearance at the tournament.

On 9 June 2026, he made his 100th international appearance in a 1–1 friendly draw against India, becoming the first Tajikistan player to reach the milestone.

Career statistics

Club

International

As of match played 9 October 2018. Tajikistan score listed first, score column indicates score after each Nazarov goal.

Honours Istiklol Tajik League: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 2025 Tajik Cup: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2023 Tajik Supercup: 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2024 2025

Tajikistan King's Cup: 2022