Nematjan Zakirov (Russian: Нематжан Закиров; born 1 January 1962) is a former Kyrgyzstani international footballer.[1] Head coach FC Neftchi Kochkor-Ata.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Nematjan Zakirov | ||
Date of birth | (1962-01-01) January 1, 1962 (age 60) | ||
Place of birth | Kochkor-Ata, USSR | ||
Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Club 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) |
National team | |||
1998–2000 | Kyrgyzstan | 5 | (1) |
Teams managed | |||
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 |
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]
Zakirov made five appearances and scored one goal for Kyrgyzstan national football team from 1999 to 2000.[3]
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]
Kyrgyzstan national team[1] | ||
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Year | Apps | Goals |
1999 | 3 | 1 |
2000 | 2 | 0 |
Total | 5 | 1 |
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FC Alga Bishkek – managers | |
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