Manuchekhr Dzhalilov

Manuchekhr Nasrulloyevich Dzhalilov (, ; born 27 September 1990) is a Tajik former professional footballer who played as a forward.

Club career Prior to the start of the 2015 season, Dzhalilov joined reigning Tajik League champions FC Istiklol. At the end of Dzhalilov's first season with FC Istiklol he won the league, earning the League's Top Goalscorer and Player of the Year in the process. with Sriwijaya confirming his arrival on 17 December 2017, and Istiklol his departure on 4 January 2018.

Following his release from Persebaya Surabaya at the end of the 2019 season, Dzhalilov featured for Istiklol in their first friendly of 2020, a 2–1 defeat to Kokand 1912 on 9 January 2020.

Dzhalilov returned to football following his illness in March 2024, featuring in Istiklol's 1-1 draw with Spartak-2 Moscow during their training camp in Turkey.

On 20 February 2025, Dzhalilov extended his contract with Istiklol for the 2025 season. On 2 March 2026, Dzhalilov announced his retirement.

International career Dzhalilov was a member of Tajikistan U17 football team at the 2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup, making his senior team debut on 2 September 2011 against Uzbekistan.

Personal life In September 2023, it was reported that Dzhalilov had been hospitalised in Moscow with a serious illness.

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2017, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 Tajikistan Cup: 2016, 2022, 2023 Tajik Supercup: 2015, 2016, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024

Sriwijaya East Kalimantan Governor Cup: 2018 Indonesia President's Cup third place: 2018

Persebaya Surabaya Indonesia President's Cup runner-up: 2019

Individual Tajik Top Scorer: 2015, 2016, 2021, 2022 Tajik Player of the year: 2015, 2016 AFC Cup Most Valuable Player: 2017 Indonesia President's Cup Top Goalscorer: 2019 (shared)