Nematjan Zakirov

Nematjan Zakirov (; born 1 January 1962) is a Kyrgyzstani football coach and former footballer,

Following his stint in Bulgaria, Zakirov went to Kazakhstan where he played for Astana and Zhetysu. He finished his playing career back in Kyrgyzstan with SKA-PVO Bishkek.

Managerial After he retired from playing, Zakirov became a football coach. He led Kyrgyzstan from 2003 to 2005, and again in 2007.

Zakirov managed Kyrgyzstan League side FC Abdysh-Ata Kant, and its second division farm team FC Zhivoye Pivo before becoming the manager of Alga Bishkek in February 2013. He resigned in February 2014.

Career statistics International

Honors Club Alga Bishkek/SKA-PVO Bishkek Kyrgyzstan League (3); 1992, 2000, 2001 Kyrgyzstan Cup (3): 1992, 2000, 2001