Known for technique, passing and central-midfield adaptability; biggest achievements: Uzbekistan national-team service, Russian and Ukrainian club spells, Asian Cup appearances.
One rank above: Ravshan Khaydarov at #24.
One rank below: Akmal Shorakhmedov at #26.
Uzbekistan's editorial top five: Server Djeparov · Maksim Shatskikh · Odil Ahmedov · Mirjalol Qosimov · Eldor Shomurodov.