Known for defensive intelligence and leadership in Uzbekistan's formative international years; biggest achievements: national-team service, domestic success, later influence in Uzbek football development.
One rank above: Otabek Shukurov at #23.
One rank below: Sanzhar Tursunov at #25.
Uzbekistan's editorial top five: Server Djeparov · Maksim Shatskikh · Odil Ahmedov · Mirjalol Qosimov · Eldor Shomurodov.