Nematjan Zakirov (Russian: Нематжан Закиров; born 1 January 1962) is a former Kyrgyzstani international footballer.[1] Head coach FC Neftchi Kochkor-Ata.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nematjan Zakirov | ||
| Date of birth | 1 January 1962 | ||
| Place of birth | Kochkor-Ata, USSR | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | FC Neftchi Kochkor-Ata | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1982–1984 | Alga Frunze | 97 | (5) |
| 1985–1986 | Alay Osh | 63 | (4) |
| 1987–1992 | Alga Frunze | 189 | (25) |
| 1992–1994 | Pirin Blagoevgrad | 37 | (3) |
| 1994–1997 | Velbazhd Kyustendil | 59 | (0) |
| 1997–1998 | Astana | 36 | (1) |
| 1999 | Zhashtyk-Ak-Altyn | 0 | (0) |
| 1999 | Zhetysu | 21 | (0) |
| 2000–2001 | SKA-PVO Bishkek | 28 | (4) |
| International career | |||
| 1998–2000 | Kyrgyzstan | 5 | (1) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2000–2003 | SKA-PVO Bishkek | ||
| 2003–2005 | Kyrgyzstan | ||
| 2007–2008 | FC Abdysh-Ata Kant | ||
| 2007–2008 | Kyrgyzstan | ||
| 2011–2012 | FC Abdysh-Ata Kant | ||
| 2012 | Zhivoye Pivo Kant | ||
| 2013 | Alga Bishkek | ||
| 2014– | Xinjiang Tianshan Leopard U-21 | ||
| 2019– | FC Neftchi Kochkor-Ata | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career edit
Club edit
Born in Kochkor-Ata, Zakirov began playing football with local side Alga Frunze in the Soviet leagues. In 1992, he moved to Bulgaria for a spell with Pirin Blagoevgrad in the A PFG. After 1.5 seasons with Pirin, Zakirov joined second division side Velbazhd Kyustendil.[2]
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.[2]
International edit
Zakirov made five appearances and scored one goal for Kyrgyzstan national football team from 1999 to 2000.[3]
Managerial edit
After he retired from playing, Zakirov became a football coach. He led Kyrgyzstan from 2003 to 2005,[4] and again in 2007.[5]
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.[6][7]
Career statistics edit
International edit
| Kyrgyzstan national team[1] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Apps | Goals |
| 1999 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 5 | 1 |
Honors edit
Club edit
- Alga Bishkek/SKA-PVO Bishkek
- Kyrgyzstan League (3); 1992, 2000, 2001
- Kyrgyzstan Cup (3): 1992, 2000, 2001
References edit
- ^ a b "Nematjan Zakirov". National-Football-Teams.com. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
- ^ a b Нематжан Закиров: Я играл в одной команде с Христо Стоичковым (in Russian). Komsomolskaya Pravda. 8 February 2007.
- ^ Dryomin, Mike (29 February 2012). "Kyrgyzstan - Record International Players". RSSSF.
- ^ Dryomin, Mike (4 December 2004). "Kyrgyzstan National Team Coaches". RSSSF.
- ^ Rogozov, Aleksandr (1 March 2007). Нематжан Закиров: Главное - проверить в Шымкенте молодежь (in Russian). «Гол!».
- ^ "Главный тренер футбольного клуба "Алга" подал в отставку" (in Russian). Vecherniy Bishkek. 11 February 2014. Retrieved 5 February 2020.
- ^ "Алга собирается в Казахстан". sports.kz/ (in Russian). sports.kz. 8 February 2013. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
External links edit
- Nematjan Zakirov coach profile at National-Football-Teams.com
- Nematjan Zakirov coach profile at Soccerway
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