Jaloliddin Masharipov

Jaloliddin Qadomboy oʻgʻli Masharipov (born 1 September 1993) is an Uzbek professional footballer who plays as a winger for Persian Gulf Pro League club Esteghlal, and the Uzbekistan national team.

Club career In July 2020, it was reported that he was linked to Süper Lig team Trabzonspor. He later played a key role in Pakhtakor's 2020 season, scoring nine goals and had 22 assists in 35 appearances in all competitions. However, his early exit after receiving a red card had a major role in his team's loss against Persepolis in the 2020 AFC Champions League quarter-finals.

On 26 December 2020, he signed for Saudi club Al Nassr. Next month, Masharipov was sent on loan to Emirati club Shabab Al-Ahli.

After returning from his loan spell, he wore the number 7 jersey for Al Nassr. In January 2023, when Cristiano Ronaldo signed for the Saudi club, Masharipov changed to number 77, allowing the Portuguese star to wear his iconic number 7.

On 17 August 2023, Al Nassr announced that Masharipov's contract had been terminated by mutual agreement.

On 27 September 2023, Masharipov signed a one-year deal with Super League Greece club Panserraikos. On 31 January 2024, Panserraikos announced the departure of Masharipov.

International career Jaloliddin Masharipov handshake with Zafar Babajanow before the match Turkmenistan vs. Uzbekistan at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup. Masharipov played for Uzbekistan U-20 since 2013. He was also called up in 2015 for the King's Cup in Thailand, but he received a red card in the first half after launching a flying, studs-up kick into the chest of South Korea's Kang Sang-woo. Later he was also called up for senior team and Masharipov made his first appearance in national team on 6 October 2016, replacing Sardor Rashidov as substitute in the 61st minute, in a 0–1 loss 2018 World Cup qualifier game against Iran.

On 2 June 2026, he was included in the 26-man squad selected by head coach Fabio Cannavaro for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking the country's first-ever appearance in the tournament. Due to an intervertebral hernia, Masharipov was deemed unable to participate in the World Cup and replaced in the Uzbek squad by Ruslanbek Jiyanov a day before the team's opening fixture against Colombia on 17 June.

Career statistics Club

International As of match played 10 June 2025.

Esteghlal Hazfi Cup: 2024–25

Individual Uzbekistan Super League Top Assists: 2020 AFC Champions League OPTA Best Midfielder (west) XI: 2020 Uzbek FA Player of the Year: 2020 AFC Asian Cup Team of the Tournament: 2023