Khodjiakbar Alijonov

Khojiakbar Alijonov is an Uzbek right-back who has spent almost his entire club career at Pakhtakor Tashkent, winning five Super League titles and three Cup trophies. He has made over 40 senior appearances for Uzbekistan and won the 2025 CAFA Nations Cup Best Player award.

Alijonov came through the Pakhtakor academy and established himself in the first team from 2016, going on to accumulate over 160 league appearances. His contract was extended through the 2027 season, underlining his central role at the club. During his time at Pakhtakor he collected five Uzbekistan Super League titles, three Cup wins, two Super Cups and one League Cup.

Internationally, he was part of the Uzbekistan U-23 side that won the 2018 AFC U-23 Championship and became a regular senior international, scoring 3 goals across 40-plus appearances. He capped a strong cycle by winning the 2025 CAFA Nations Cup and being named the tournament's best player.