Ruslanbek Jiyanov

Ruslanbek Muzaffar ugli Jiyanov (; born 5 June 2001) is an Uzbek professional footballer who plays as a winger for Uzbek club Navbahor and the Uzbekistan national team.

Club career Jiyanov started his career with Olympic Tashkent.

On 10 February 2023, Jiyanov signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with Russian Premier League club Pari NN and was loaned back to Olympic until 30 June 2023. Upon his return from loan, he made no league appearances and one substitute Russian Cup appearance for Pari NN in the 2023–24 season. On 2 January 2024, Jiyanov moved on a new loan to Navbahor Namangan until 30 November 2024.

On 12 January 2026, Jiyanov returned to Navbahor on a permanent basis.

International career He made his debut for main team, Uzbekistan on 20 November 2022 in a friendly match against Russia.

On 17 June 2026, Jiyanov was called up to the Uzbekistan national team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a replacement for Jaloliddin Masharipov, who was ruled out due to a recurrence of an injury. Following a review of the Uzbek midfielder's medical records, FIFA's Medical Committee deemed him unfit to participate in the tournament and approved his replacement by Jiyanov in the final 26-man squad.

Style of play Jiyanov is known for his technical ability.

Career statistics Club

International Scores and results list Uzbekistan's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Jiyanov goal.

+ List of international goals scored by Ruslanbek JiyanovNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1 13 October 2025 Hang Jebat Stadium, Malacca City, Malaysia 1–2 1–2 Friendly