Known for tactical discipline, passing and midfield leadership; biggest achievements: over 100 Uzbekistan caps, Asian Cup semi-final run in 2011, domestic titles and AFC club experience.
One rank above: Alexander Geynrikh at #7.
One rank below: Ignatiy Nesterov at #9.
Uzbekistan's editorial top five: Server Djeparov · Maksim Shatskikh · Odil Ahmedov · Mirjalol Qosimov · Eldor Shomurodov.