Otabek Shukurov

Otabek Shukurov (born 22 June 1996) is an Uzbek professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for the Uzbekistan national team.

Club career Shukurov joined Mash'al Mubarek in 2014 and made his league debut against PFK Metallurg Bekabad on 21 June 2014. On 1 January 2015, he moved to FC Bunyodkor where he played two league games before transferring to FK Buxoro on 15 July 2015. He had successful season in FK Buxoro by playing 14 games and scoring 2 goals and returned to FC Bunyodkor on 1 January 2016.

On 6 February 2024, it was announced that they had reached an agreement with the Turkish team Kayserispor and the agreement was signed on 9 February 2024.

The 28-year-old player moved from Kayserispor of Turkey to Al Fayha of Saudi Arabia in September 2024.

On 3 October 2025, Shukurov joined UAE Pro League club Baniyas.

International career

Shukurov has represented his country at various age groups. He made his Uzbekistan national team debut against Lebanon on 14 February 2016. In that match, Uzbekistan won by a score of 2–0.

Shukurov scored his first international goal on 11 October 2016 in a World Cup qualifying match against China.

Ranked in Uzbekistan squad for FIFA World Cup 2026.

Career statistics Club

Scores and results list Uzbekistan's goal tally first. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 11 October 2016 Bunyodkor Stadium, Tashkent, Uzbekistan 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification 2. 23 March 2018 Stade Mohamed V, Casablanca, Morocco Friendly 3. 14 November 2019 Pakhtakor Stadium, Tashkent, Uzbekistan 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification 4. 26 March 2021 Markaziy Stadium, Namangan, Uzbekistan Friendly 5. 12 September 2023 Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, United States 6. 16 October 2023 Dalian Sports Centre Stadium, Dalian, China 7. 16 November 2023 Ashgabat Stadium, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan 3–1 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification 8. 2–1 9. 15 October 2024 Bunyodkor Stadium, Tashkent, Uzbekistan 1–0 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification 10. 5 September 2025 Olympic City Stadium, Tashkent, Uzbekistan 4–0 2025 CAFA Nations Cup

Uzbekistan FIFA Series Runner-Up: 2026